Folan banned for Tigers

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

The Republic of Ireland international begins a three-match ban for his sending-off in last week’s defeat by Liverpool but captain Ian Ashbee returns after two games suspended.

Folan’s absence could see Daniel Cousin make his first start since suffering a back injury since last month while left-back Andy Dawson is also in contention. Midfielder Jimmy Bullard (knee) and Anthony Gardner (back) are both ruled out for the season.

Provisional squad: Myhill, Ricketts, Turner, Zayatte, Kilbane, Barmby, Marney, Boateng, Fagan, Geovanni, Manucho, Dawson, Ashbee, Garcia, Halmosi, Mendy, Doyle, Hughes, France, Duke.