Hull record signing Jimmy Bullard is poised to make his long-awaited comeback in the Barclays Premier League match away to his old club Fulham.

Hull will again check on the fitness of defender Anthony Gardner ahead of tomorrow’s Premier League clash against Wigan.

Hull defender Anthony Gardner could be back in contention for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Liverpool.

Everton were barely extended as they cruised into the fourth round of the Carling Cup with an emphatic defeat of under-strength Hull tonight.

Hull are likely to make a number of changes for tomorrow’s Carling Cup third-round tie against Everton at the KC Stadium.

Hull could hand a first start to Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink against Birmingham in the Barclays Premier League tomorrow.

Hull are likely to make a number of changes for tomorrow’s Carling Cup clash with Southend.

Hull midfielder Dean Marney will miss tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash against former club Tottenham at the KC Stadium with a knee injury.

Hull manager Phil Brown could hand debuts to all four summer signings when his side visit Chelsea in the first match of the Barclays Premier League season tomorrow lunchtime.

Hull pair Kamil Zayatte and Bernard Mendy are both in contention for Sunday’s crunch clash with Manchester United in the Barclays Premier League.

ANDY DAWSON sounded like he meant it, but after hearing the Hull defender insist – yet again – that the club will survive their increasingly desperate relegation battle, the question remained: was he trying to convince the club’s doubters or himself?

Hull pair Bernard Mendy and Craig Fagan are back in contention for tomorrow’s crucial Barclays Premier League clash with Stoke.

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill has made two changes from the side which drew at Bolton for the home Barclays Premier League clash with Hull tonight.

Hull striker Caleb Folan misses Monday’s crucial Premier League trip to Aston Villa through suspension.

Striker Daniel Cousin is likely to be involved in Hull’s home clash with Liverpool in the Barclays Premier League tomorrow after recovering from a back injury.

Hull are waiting on the fitness of striker Daniel Cousin (back) and winger Bernard Mendy (foot) ahead of tomorrow’s crucial Premier League trip to Sunderland.

A quick straw poll of footballing opinion would doubtless reveal split opinions of Marlon King: those that dislike him and those that dislike him even more.

Daniel Cousin remains doubtful for Hull's crucial Premier League clash at Middlesbrough tomorrow but George Boateng could face his former club.

THIS has been a season of highlights for Hull City, but the most dazzling achievement of all is still to come.

Striker Daniel Cousin is Hull’s only doubt for tomorrow’s crucial Barclays Premier League clash against Portsmouth.

Hull boss Phil Brown has no new fitness worries ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Newcastle at the KC Stadium.

Hull captain Ian Ashbee headlines a trio of major injury doubts ahead of his team’s vital Barclays Premier League trip to Fulham tomorrow night.

PHIL BROWN always counselled caution, even at the height of Hull’s autumn hey-day, but even he must be shocked at how spectacularly his side’s season has soured.

Hull captain Ian Ashbee is doubtful for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League clash with Blackburn at the KC Stadium.

A CONTROVERSIAL own goal by Kyle Naughton and a Peter Halmosi strike handed Hull a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals last night.

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Hull forward Craig Fagan faces a short spell on the sidelines after undergoing minor knee surgery.

Hull are without striker Daniel Cousin for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Chelsea and record signing Jimmy Bullard is doubtful.

Hull striker Daniel Cousin is rated only 50-50 for tomorrow’s Premier League clash against West Brom.

On-loan striker Manucho is set to make his first start for Hull in tomorrow’s FA Cup fourth-round tie against Millwall at the KC Stadium.

KEVIN KILBANE knows a thing or two about winning crucial battles at the sharp end of the season.

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New signings Kevin Kilbane and Manucho will go straight into the Hull squad for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League visit of Arsenal.

Winger Kevin Kilbane goes straight into the Hull squad for tomorrow’s Premier League visit of Arsenal after completing his move from Wigan.

NEWCASTLE boss Joe Kinnear confirmed the club has tabled two £4million (€4.4m) bids for players after yet another eventful night on Tyneside.

IN his more private moments, David Moyes might allow himself a wry smile at the pundits slavering over Aston Villa’s attempt to break the Premier League’s established elite.

Hull boss Phil Brown is set to restore a number of his players to the side for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Everton.

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Hull boss Phil Brown reacted to his side’s humiliating defeat at Manchester City by ringing the changes for tonight’s visit of Aston Villa.

Defender Sam Ricketts is available again for Hull’s Barclays Premier League clash with Aston Villa at the KC Stadium on Tuesday.

Brazilians Robinho and Elano returned as Manchester City looked to pull themselves out of the Premier League relegation zone.

Hull have problems at left-back for Friday’s Premier League trip to Manchester City with Sam Ricketts suspended and Andy Dawson unfit to return.

Hull are forced into a change for tomorrow's Premier League visit of Sunderland with on-loan defender Paul McShane unable to play against his parent club.

Striker Marlon King will continue to lead the Hull line at Liverpool tomorrow despite being arrested earlier this week.