The fall and rise of Hull City Football club

August 15th, 2008 by joecoops

October 2002; After six months in charge, Jan Molby was sacked from his post, After City made a terrible start to the 2002-03 season falling to 19th in what was then called Division three. Conference football was not a possibility. City would have to appoint someone With great experience, Someone who knows Football inside-out. It [...]

Gardner deal turns permanent

August 14th, 2008 by joecoops

Hull City have confirmed the signing of Anthony Gardner for a club-record fee of 2.5 Million pounds.
One-cap-wonder Gardner had been on loan with the Tigers,but was obviously impressed with life at the KC, So much infact he couldn’t say no when City boss Phil Brown asked him if he wanted to make the deal permanent,
Speaking on Gardners appointmeant Brown said…
“He [...]

A Tiger Stampede as KC is a record sellout!

August 13th, 2008 by joecoops

The City of Hull will witness scenes never witnessed before in Hull on Saturday as Hull City entertain Fulham in there first ever game of top-flight football.
And the atmosphere is set to be electric, As it’s a record sell out in what is supposed to be a mouth-watering encounter, And this game could prove crucial [...]

Never say Never City still in the hunt for Campbell

August 5th, 2008 by joecoops

The Tigers chairman Paul Duffen is refusing to give up the fight for Man United supremo Frazier Campbell.
Campbell played a key role in The Tigers promotion campaign scoring 15 goals in 32 starts,And Duffen hopes to finalise a deal temporary or permanent.City will know that they will need to bring in players of Campbells ability if [...]

Hearts are pounding as City play poorly again!

August 3rd, 2008 by joecoops

As the season draws ever closer there a few worried Tigers as Hull City are clearly not ready for the new season as they once again failed to win,And looked inconvincing.
City were outclassed by Hearts as they deserved there 1-0 victory.A first half strike from Audrius Ksanavicius prooved to be the winner.
There was some signs of promise though from the Tigers [...]

Davies stays a Wanderer as City look elsewhere

August 2nd, 2008 by joecoops

The Tigers look to have failed in there bid to sign Kevin Davies,As manager Phil Brown looks to be in a race against time to find at least two strikers before the season starts.
City so far only have two known strikers in Caleb Folan and the over experienced Dean Windass so they’ll be keen to add at [...]

Tigers prepare for the big stage

July 30th, 2008 by joecoops

In 17 days time Hull city will play there first top-flight game in there 104 year history.
And City Boss Phil Brown is pleased with the progress the team is made but admits there’s still work to be done if they are to compete in the Premier league next season.Talking about last nights 1-1 draw against Oldham [...]