Hull City: October 2008 - news archive

Tigers supremo slams striker exit claims

HullChairman Phil Duffen says striker Dean Windass will be in the Hull squad at Manchester United and will not be joining Leeds on loan.

Don't fear the Devils - Brown

HullPhil Brown has called on his Hull City players not to lose their nerve as they bid to pull off a shock result at Manchester United.

Striker set for exit

HullHull striker Dean Windass is expected to complete a loan move to Leeds United at some point on Thursday.

Brown - no time to be sorry

HullHull boss Phil Brown has warned his players they have not got time to feel sorry for themselves following the defeat to Chelsea.

Hull City 0-3 Chelsea

Early goals in each half by Frank Lampard and Nicolas Anelka killed off a plucky Hull side who never really threatened to score.

Brown can't wait for Chelsea clash

HullHull boss Phil Brown is looking ahead to his biggest test as a manager tonight when the Tigers take on Chelsea at the KC stadium.

Striker set for Whites move

HullHull's out of favour striker Dean Windass has admitted for the first time that he would consider a switch to Leeds.

Defender delighted with Tigers switch

HullCentre-half Kamil Zayatte says he is delighted he moved to Hull rather than take up options with either Everton or Newcastle.

Defender in fitness race

HullHull boss Phil Brown has not ruled out Andy Dawson being available for the clash with Chelsea on Wednesday but he remains a doubt.

North End make Prem swoop

HullHull centre back Wayne Brown has joined Preston on a one month loan deal and is expected to make his North End debut on Tuesday.

England star linked with Tigers switch

HullHull midfielder John Welsh has joined Carlisle for a month long loan stint while Alan Smith has been linked with a move to the KC.

Brown plays it cool

HullHull City boss Phil Brown is refusing to get too carried away despite his side's dream start to their Premier League campaign.

West Bromwich Albion 0-3 Hull City

An excellent second half performance from high-flying Hull City ensured that they picked up their fourth successive league win.

Big boys respect us - Ashbee

HullSkipper Ian Ashbee feels the rest of the Premier League is now starting to show some respect to Hull following their excellent start.

Duo not ready for Baggies test

HullPhil Brown says Stelios and Nick Barmby will not be fit for Hull's trip to West Brom, but could feature against Chelsea in midweek.

McShane set for warm welcome

HullPaul Robinson says West Brom's clash with Hull at the Hawthorns on Saturday will have an extra edge due to Paul McShane's return.

Brown style floats the Boat

HullGeorge Boateng has admitted to being a fan of Hull boss Phil Brown's no-nonsense style of football management.

Brown gives hope to Tigers fringe men

HullPhil Brown has confirmed that most of the players in Hull's first-team squad will get some playing time ahead of three games in a week.

Deano targets Euro push

HullDean Windass says there is 'huge belief' in the Hull camp and believes the Tigers have a chance of making Europe.

Boss' youth plan

HullPhil Brown says he'll send out a youthful reserve side when Hull City welcome Blackburn Rovers to Church Road tomorrow night.

Marney talks up Turner for England

HullHull midfielder Dean Marney says in-form Michael Turner can force his way into Fabio Capello's England squad.

Boss adamant Hull form will contine

HullPhil Brown insists there is plenty of room for improvement from his high-flying Hull side and rejects talk their 'bubble will burst'.

Hull City 1-0 West Ham United

Michael Turner's second half header handed Hull a 1-0 win against West Ham at the KC Stadium to lift them back into third place.

Samba star on survival hopes

HullHull City's midfield schemer Geovanni is confident the Tigers can continue to impress this season but says the target is staying up.

Gardner plots comeback bid

HullAnthony Gardner has been given the green light to return to training but Hull's clash with West Ham will come too soon.

Caleb ready to take King's throne

HullCaleb Folan is looking to secure a first-team start for Hull against West Ham on Sunday if injured striker Marlon King is ruled out.

Geo reaps rewards

HullHull boss Phil Brown says that Geovanni is reaping the rewards for his work on the training pitch.

Survival still the key

HullHull City chairman Paul Duffen claims the team have not changed their season's ambitions despite sitting third in the table.

Stelios not ready

HullDespite an hour for the reserves new signing Stelios Giannakopoulos is not ready for his debut and will not feature against West Ham.

Home form key

HullHull striker Dean Windass says home form will be key to whether the Tigers survive their first season in the Premiership.

Tigers stars not for sale

HullHull chairman Paul Duffen has insisted the club will be able to keep their best players and insists the stars are not for sale.

Brown sweats on stars

HullHull boss Phil Brown is glad his side boast nine internationals but is keeping his fingers crossed they all return unscathed this week.

Brown backed for big-time

HullPhil Brown is being tipped to manage a top Premier League club during his career by Hull City chairman Paul Duffen.

Striker ailment revealed

HullThe Jamaican FA have agreed to release Marlon King from his international call-up as a consequence of a lower back problem.

Marney - Confidence is high

HullHull City's Dean Marney believes the Tigers' impressive start to the season will continue and claims they fear no one.

Doyle content for now

HullHull City's Nathan Doyle insists he is happy to learn from the Tigers' stars, despite finding himself playing reserve team football.

Boss' hints on transfers

HullHull chairman Paul Duffen has hinted that the club will not be spending any money when the transfer window opens in January.

Keeper battle for Welsh spot

HullHull keeper Boaz Myhill is in a straight fight with Wolves keeper Wayne Hennessey for the Wales number one spot.

Chairman eyes double scalp

HullChairman Paul Duffen says Hull fear no one and he is looking forward to taking points off both Manchester United and Chelsea.

Chairman lauds Gio signing

HullHull chairman Paul Duffen says Geovanni, a man who cost them nothing when he joined in the summer, is now worth millions.

Brown happy with Tigers not Toon

HullTigers boss Phil Brown says he is flattered to be linked with the Newcastle job but has no intention of leaving Hull City.

Brown in dreamland

HullHull boss Phil Brown admits to being in dreamland as the Tigers climbed to third in the table following another away win.

Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Hull City

Ferocious Tigers roar on as City put lowly Spurs to the sword thanks to another stunner from Geovanni at the Lane.

Hull smash Brown target

HullPhil Brown says his Hull side are three points 'ahead of schedule' after their impressive start in the Premier League.

Hull boss wants another upset

HullPhil Brown says confidence is high at Hull and he is eyeing another Premier League scalp when his side travel to Spurs on Sunday.

Grayson plays down Windass move

HullBlackpool boss Simon Grayson has played down talk of a move for Hull striker Dean Windass, describing the link as 'speculation'.

Chairman calls for reality check

HullChairman Paul Duffen has insisted Premier League survival remains Hull's target despite their great start to the season.

Brown pledges future to Tigers

HullBoss Phil Brown has assured Hull he has no intention of leaving after being linked with one of the Premier League's big clubs.

Brown's duo hopes

HullHull boss Phil Brown is monitoring the progress of Nick Barmby and Anthony Gardner with a view to them playing at Spurs.

Tigers set to take on Reggae Boyz

HullHull boss Phil Brown is hoping to prevent Marlon King featuring for Jamaica in order to ease injury concerns over the striker.