Hughton: We should have beaten Hull

Caretaker manager Newcastle boss Chris Hughton insisted he had fielded a team capable of beating Hull as the crisis on Tyneside deepened.

Two goals from City’s on-loan striker Marlon King were enough to claim three points for the promoted Tigers at St James’ Park despite debutant Xisco’s late strike on a day when the action off the pitch was as significant as what took place on it.