Person: Abel Hernandez

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Championship wrap: Fulham move closer to promotion as Aston Villa, Bristol City and Preston lose out

Aleksandar Mitrovic has continued his remarkable goal-scoring form for Fulham.

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Super sub Sean Maguire fires Preston to vital win over Bristol City

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Meyler: 'You guys in the press created the doom and gloom'

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The relegation battle took another twist today

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Hull get out of relegation, but things get worse for Boro

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Jurgen Klopp: Putting ourselves under pressure obviously is kind of a hobby

Frustration for Jose as man United fail to take advantage against Hull

Manchester United failed to capitalise on their top-four rivals’ struggles as rejuvenated Hull left Old Trafford with a hard-fought point from a goalless stalemate last night.

Thu, 02 Feb, 2017

Manchester United fend off Hull to set up Southampton date

Hull 2, Manchester United 2 (Manchester United win 3-2 on aggregate): Manchester United reached the EFL Cup final despite making a meal of a straightforward-looking clash against Hull and losing their 17-match unbeaten run in the process.

Fri, 27 Jan, 2017

Ice-cool Diego Costa building bridges at Chelsea

Chelsea 2 Hull 0

Mon, 23 Jan, 2017

West Bromwich Albion v Derby County - Emirates FA Cup - Third Round - The Hawthorns

FA Cup review: Three Premier League teams dumped out

Millwall produced the shock of the day.

Sat, 07 Jan, 2017

Hull City v Swansea City - Emirates FA Cup - Third Round - KCOM Stadium

Marco Silva wins battle of the new coaches as Hull progress past Swansea in FA Cup

Abel Hernandez and local boy Josh Tymon struck second-half goals to give Hull's new head coach Marco Silva a winning start against Swansea in the third round of the FA Cup.

Sat, 07 Jan, 2017

Hull City v Leicester City - Premier League - KCOM Stadium

Hull put on a show for prospective new owners with victory against Leicester

Hull 2 Leicester 1

Mon, 15 Aug, 2016

Leicester become first defending champions to lose their opening game

Managerless Hull handed champions Leicester a taste of their own medicine on the opening afternoon of the Premier League season, emerging from their chaotic summer to take all three points at the KCOM Stadium.

Sat, 13 Aug, 2016

Hull City savour €200 million goal

Hull City 1 Sheffield Wednesday 0: Hull midfielder Mohamed Diame admitted his play-off final winner in Saturday’s Wembley showpiece was the most important goal of his career so far.

Mon, 30 May, 2016

Hull are back in the Premier League

Hull secured a return to the Premier League with a deserved 1-0 defeat of Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship play-off final at Wembley.

Sat, 28 May, 2016

Championship round-up: Brilliant Brighton keep heat on promotion rivals

Chris Hughton’s Brighton kept the pressure on Championship leaders Middlesbrough and second-placed Burnley with a convincing 4-0 victory over QPR at the Amex Stadium last night.

Wed, 20 Apr, 2016

Where are the likely FA Cup shocks?

Here are five teams who are looking to upset the big boys this weekend.

Sat, 20 Feb, 2016

Manchester City’s superior fitness eventually tells against Hull

Man City 4 Hull City 1: Manchester City booked their place in the Capital One Cup semi-finals, but the 4-1 scoreline flattered them somewhat against Championship side Hull.

Wed, 02 Dec, 2015

Jose Mourinho misery deepens as Chelsea crash out to Stoke

The pressure on Jose Mourinho cranked up another notch as holders Chelsea crashed out of the Capital One Cup with a 5-4 loss on penalties at 10-man Stoke following a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes.

Wed, 28 Oct, 2015

Bruce ponders future as Tigers bow out

Hull City 0 Manchester United 0: If Hull had played like this more often this season, they most likely would never have been in such a sorry state.

Mon, 25 May, 2015

Mourinho: I owe Remy

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho admits he owes match-winner Loic Remy more game time with Diego Costa’s latest hamstring problem possibly providing an opening.

Mon, 23 Mar, 2015

Jose Mourinho says title race should be over for Chelsea

Hull 2 Chelsea 3

Mon, 23 Mar, 2015

Team news from the Premier League

All the team news from around the grounds ahead of Week 23 in the Premier League - more to follow as it comes in.

Fri, 30 Jan, 2015

I wouldn’t have quit, insists Wenger

Manager Arsene Wenger would not have walked out on Arsenal if they had lost the FA Cup final last season, and is determined to do all he can to deliver another open-top bus parade around Islington in the summer.

Sat, 03 Jan, 2015

Gutsy Tigers add to Everton’s woes

Hull City 2 Everton 0

Fri, 02 Jan, 2015

We got lucky, admits Pearson

Hull City 0 Leicester 1

Mon, 29 Dec, 2014

Irvine: Hard-earned point a boost

Under-fire West Brom boss Alan Irvine believes his side’s gruelling goalless draw at Hull will provide a timely tonic as the Baggies prepare to head into the busy festive fixture programme.

Mon, 08 Dec, 2014

First victory of the season for Burnley

Burnley 1 Hull 0

Sat, 08 Nov, 2014

Wenger feels the frustration

Manager Arsene Wenger has been left perplexed by Arsenal’s stuttering start to the season – and warned there must be more “defensive efficiency” if his side are to come back into the Barclays Premier League title race.

Sun, 19 Oct, 2014

Sunderland plummet to eight-goal defeat, Chelsea win and Arsenal draw

Ronald Koeman’s dream start as Southampton boss hit new heights as his side soared to their biggest league win against hapless Sunderland at St Mary’s.

Sat, 18 Oct, 2014

Wenger wary of ‘quality’ Tigers

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has warned his side they will face another "big sweat" against Hull when Premier League action resumes today.

Sat, 18 Oct, 2014

Silva: More to come from City

Hull City 2 Manchester City 4

Mon, 29 Sep, 2014

Easy for Chelsea as Rooney sees red and City struggle past Hull

Wayne Rooney was sent off in the second half as Manchester United were forced to cling on for a priceless Barclays Premier League win over West Ham at Old Trafford.

Sat, 27 Sep, 2014

Tigers held by Hammers in thriller

Hull 2 West Ham 2

Tue, 16 Sep, 2014

Bruce: Price was right for striker Hernandez

Hull manager Steve Bruce believes it is "madness" Uruguay international Abel Hernandez cost him less than the going rate for a top Championship striker.

Mon, 15 Sep, 2014

Bruce surprised he got Ben Arfa on loan

Hull City boss Steve Bruce has expressed surprise at being able to land Newcastle midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa on loan until the end of the season.

Wed, 03 Sep, 2014

The Premier League's best summer transfers

After the transfer window drew to a close on Monday night, we look at some of the best deals done this summer.

Tue, 02 Sep, 2014

Transfer Deadline Day - live

Good afternoon and welcome to our coverage of Transfer Deadline Day.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2014

Bruce downbeat after Europa exit

Hull’s name will be absent from Friday’s Europa League group stage draw after the away goals rule ended their first foray in the competition prematurely.

Fri, 29 Aug, 2014

Hull hunting Uruguay hitman Hernandez

Hull have turned to Palermo forward Abel Hernandez to plug the gap left by Shane Long’s move to Southampton.

Thu, 28 Aug, 2014

N. Ireland lose narrowly to Uruguay

Northern Ireland showed England they have little to fear from a Uruguay side lacking Luis Suarez as they battled to an honourable 1-0 defeat in Montevideo.

Sat, 31 May, 2014

Alba brace sets up Spain and Italy semi-final

Spain will face Italy in the Confederations Cup semi-final after a 3-0 win over Nigeria last night saw the world and European champions finish top of Group B.

Mon, 24 Jun, 2013

Given still not a fan of seeding for play-offs

SHAY GIVEN has criticised UEFA’s seeding system for the play-offs despite the fact that the Republic of Ireland have been confirmed as one of the top four sides for today’s eight-team draw.

Thu, 13 Oct, 2011

Agent: Palermo knock back Spurs bid for Hernandez

Palermo have rejected an offer from Tottenham to sign Uruguay international Abel Hernandez, according to the player’s agent.

Thu, 09 Jun, 2011

Real end Barca’s treble hopes

REAL MADRID ended Barcelona’s hopes of achieving another treble as they claimed the Copa del Rey in extra time last night.

Thu, 21 Apr, 2011

Striker Long relishing international spotlight

Shane Long has admitted that he has benefited from being a regular in the Reading starting line-up this season.

Wed, 30 Mar, 2011

McCarthy promised more chances to shine

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has promised James McCarthy he will get more chances at international level after a tough first start against Uruguay.

Wed, 30 Mar, 2011

The Long and the short of it

IF only every international friendly were as open and entertaining as last night’s then it wouldn’t be quite so easy to row in with Alex Ferguson, who spoke for most club bosses the world over this week when labelling the concept a ‘waste of time’.

Wed, 30 Mar, 2011

Trap impressed by maturing Long

Giovanni Trapattoni admitted he would take a good look at Shane Long if he were a club manager after seeing the striker excel against Uruguay tonight.

Wed, 30 Mar, 2011

Ireland's young guns summon brave display against Uruguay

Republic of Ireland 2 Uruguay 3

Tue, 29 Mar, 2011