KCFM 99.8 - Sports News

TIGERS READY TO POUNCE FOR KALOU?

07/05/2008

Speculation surrounding Hull City's plans for next season have already begun, before the current Championship season is over.

Sources are claiming that Tigers boss Phil Brown is interested in signing the older brother of Chelsea star Salomon Kalou in time for next season.

Bonaventure Kalou - commonly known as Bona - has appeared 51 times for the Ivory Coast and scored 12 times.

The 30 year old striker was groomed in the Dutch League with Feyenoord before enjoying spells with Auxerre, Lens, and Paris St Germain in the French League.

The African forward is currently a free agent after completing a stint in Abu Dhabi.

MORGAN DELIGHTED WITH DERBY WIN

06/05/2008

Rovers Head Coach Justin Morgan said patience and determination won his side the 204th Hull Derby at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff .

Morgan stated - “Even though we sucked a lot of petrol out of the tank they lifted their chins off the floor and defended repeated sets, making it a tough and exciting clash.”

Adding – “To our players’ credit they showed a huge amount of courage and determination, we had plenty of ball, and we should have looked for a few better decisions with ball in hand, but we kept our composure for the entire 80 minutes, and that is all I asked of the boys."

After a strong start by Hull FC, Rovers had the better of the match in the second half and ran out 22-17 winners thanks to a 76th minute try by Jake Webster.

HALL AGREES NEW CONTRACT WITH HULL FC

06/05/2008

Hull FC have secured the services of Craig Hall until at least 2010 as the 20-year old put pen to paper on a new deal.

The news ended speculation that Hall would be leaving to join another club, including Hull KR who were being linked to the promising young centre.

Hall declared - “This is the club I have always wanted to play for. I am confident we will be a force in the game. We have some good players here and we also have some good youngsters like me who will only improve and get better with experience.”

Reacting to the news, Black & Whites coach Peter Sharp added - “This is excellent news for us because Craig is without question a rare talent. He is such an exciting prospect and, although he is still learning and has parts of his game still to improve he can do things others can’t. Having Craig on board for at least another two years is a big bonus for the club.”

CITY TO FACE WATFORD IN THE PLAY-OFFS

05/05/2008

The tigers lost one nil to Ipswich yesterday after a 69th minute goal form the tractor boys sub Alan Lee.

The result was academical in the end as Stoke drew against leicester to attain the second automatic promotion spot.

Phil Brown wasn't happy with the performance, but gave the players their due for a great season so far.

City now face Watford in the playoff semi finals, with the first leg next Sunday lunchtime.

Dont forget you can catch Phil brown on Sportscall with Matthew Rudd on KCFM tonight (Monday 5th) from 7pm.

CITY RECEIVE GOOD NEWS ON INJURY FRONT

02/05/2008

Hull City head into this weekend’s crucial Championship game with Ipswich Town , with some positive news on the injury front.

Andy Dawson and Dean Windass are both expected to feature in the match, that could see the Tigers promoted to the Premier League come 4pm Sunday.

However, Phil Brown still has doubts over Henrik Pedersen, with the Dane struggling to recover from a calf injury.

WEBSTER WAITS ANXIOUSLY ON SCAN RESULTS

30/04/2008

Hull KR scrum half James Webster will find out later today how long he'll be sidelined for, after picking up a shoulder against Leeds Rhinos.

The 28 year old went for a scan yesterday afternoon and the results should be confirmed later today on the damage sustained by the Australian.

Meanwhile, the club have released ticket information for the next Challenge Cup Clash against Huddersfield Giants.

Tickets for the fixture will go on sale on Thursday 1st May at 9.30am, from the official club shops on Holderness Road and Craven Park Stadium.

CITY STARLETS SECURE DOUBLE SUCCESS

29/04/2008

Hull City's Junior side have completed a fantastic season in fine style by completing a league and cup double last night.

The Junior Tigers had already secured the league title - and had the privilege of taking the plaudits after the Crystal Palace match - when taking a well deserved lap of honour.

Watched by Hull City manager Phil Brown - the promising young stars stormed the Puma Alliance Youth Cup Final by defeating Colchester 3-0 to take the trophy yesterday evening.

From us all at KCFM 99.8 well done Hull City Juniors!

THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT FOR THE BLACK AND WHITES!

28/04/2008

Hull FC began turning their season around yesterday, with a superb two points gained against the Huddersfield Giants.

Coach Peter Sharp believes the club are heading in the right direction - and at the right time - with the second Hull derby of the season coming up this weekend, as part of the Super League's 'Millennium Magic' in Cardiff.

Yesterday, saw some key performances during the 28-20 win against the Giants with Aussie star Adam Dykes showing his class and how much of an asset he has become for the Airlie Birds.

Combine this, with the speculation mounting about possible half-back signings to fill the gap left by injured Richard Horne - the future is suddenly looking much brighter for the black and whites.

HULL FC SLAY GIANTS FOR VITAL HOME WIN

27/04/2008

Hull FC picked up a crucial two points in Super League XIII at the KC Stadium this afternoon, by defeating the Huddersfield Giants 28-20.

The black and whites raced into an 18-0 lead thanks to tries from Todd Byrne, Craig Hall and Danny Washbrook, but the Giants hit back with a try from Luke Robinson helping the half time score to 18-8.

After the break, a determined Hull FC side remained in control of the game when Danny Tickle crashed over with a stunning solo effort, to put Peter Sharp's men 22-8 to the good.

But a try from Steve Snitch kept the visitors in touch, before Todd Byrne went over for his second and Hull FC's fifth try of the match, to leave the black and whites in the box seat.

A late Paul Whaturia try for the Giants made the score a little more respectable for John Sharp's men, but Hull FC remained steadfast for a fully deserved victory.

ASHBEE HEADS CITY INTO LAST DAY CHANCE

27/04/2008

The Tigers captain headed home Dean Marney's corner with just five minutes remaining at the KC to give City a priceless 2-1 win over Crystal Palace.

With Stoke winning, it meant anything other than victory for City woiuld have dashed their hopes of automatic promotion.

In an intriguing game, both sides struck the woodwork before Fraizer Campbell gave City a first half lead with a well-placed 20 yard shot, but Scott Sinclair poked home an equaliser before the break after a defensive mix-up.

City lost Dean Windass with a heavily gashed leg after a hefty challenge from Shaun Derry, and Henrik Pedersen also hobbled off before the break.

Crystal Palace were dominant in the first half but City grew after the break and dominated the match, but it took until the 85th minute for Ashbee - who is chasing a unique three promotions with the same club as captain - to head home his third of the season and send a 24,000+ crowd crazy.

If City win at Ipswich next Sunday and Stoke lose at home to Leicester, the Tigers will be promoted to the Premier League. Any other combination of results and they will have to go through the play-offs.

CITY SET FOR KC STADIUM SELL OUT

26/04/2008

Hull City will be greeted by a capacity KC Stadium crowd this afternoon as they take on Crystal Palace in their final home league game in the Championship.

The Tigers have already secured their play-off berth in the division, but a win against the Eagles will take the automatic promotion route to the Premier League on to the final day at Ipswich Town.

Phil Brown is expected to call upon the services of full back Andy Dawson and centre back Wayne Brown - after recent injuries the pair sustained - to bolster his side.

The only injury concern Hull City have ahead of the vital clash is whether Dean Windass will be fit to make the 16 man squad.

BRAVE HULL KR DEFEATED BY LEEDS RHINOS

26/04/2008

Justin Morgan's Hull Kingston Rovers side put up a brave fight against a rampaging Leeds Rhino team at Craven Park this Friday evening.

The Robins fell to a 22-36 defeat at the hands of World Club Champions Leeds, in a classic game of rugby league in east Hull.

In a barnstorming match played in front of a record Craven Park crowd, both sides began trading try scoring punches after prop David Mills' opener for Rovers.

However, the visitors fought back to lead the contest 10-12 come half time and then powered ahead shortly after the break to steal a march on the game.

Yet, Hull Kingston Rovers fought back valiantly to pull the score within two points of Leeds at 22-24, but the Rhinos secured the win by adding two further tries to claim all the points.

The game was marred from a Rovers perspective when scrum half James Webster was substituted in the first half with a dislocated shoulder that could rule the Australian out for the rest of the season.

ROVERS READY FOR RHINOS

25/04/2008

Hull Kingston Rovers will look to continue their recent good form when they take on high flying Leeds Rhinos at CravenPark tonight.

The Robins are coming off the back of an easy victory in the Challenge Cup last weekend, were a number of first team players were rested, but all are expected to return this evening including Clint Newton and Ben Galea.

Hull Kingston Rovers were narrowly beaten by Leeds in a tight game on the opening day of this season but Robins coach Justin Morgan knows that the atmosphere at tonight’s game will be key for his team.

That said, it will be a tough game for Rovers as Leeds are currently top of the league, with only two losses and nine wins so far this season.

Don’t forget you can catch all the action tonight on Hull KR Live from 7pm tonight, right here on KCFM.

BLADES CUT DOWN CITY'S AUTOMATIC PROMOTION HOPES

20/04/2008

City looked lively in the opening exchangeS, before United captain Chris Morgan was sent off for a pull on Frazer Campbell.

However, The Tigers failed to make an impression despite the extra man, as an Alan Quinn volley and a penalty for James Beattie sealed the win.

Boss Phil Brown told KCFM he was unhappy with his teams performance.

But, with other results going in City's favour, they now have at least a play-off place to look forward to come the end of the season.

INJURY FREE CITY READY FOR BLADES CLASH

19/04/2008

Apart from Richard Garcia and Jay Jay Okocha, The Tigers have a fully fit squad, which may be strengthened by the return of former England International Nick Barmby.

It's City's second local derby this week.

CITY'S PROMOTION DREAM TANTALISINGLY CLOSE

16/04/2008

In a lively Derby atmosphere it was the away supporters that found their voice first as Dean Marney cooly slotted home a penalty midway through the first half.

Skipper Ian Ashbee then rose to power home a superb header just after the break.

Then substitute Dean Windass claimed the third with his first touch, after all of thirty seconds on the field.

Barnsley claimed a late consolation but it took nothing away from a classy performance that put's the Tigers 2nd in the Championship and within reach of automatic promotion.

Boss Phil Brown told KCFM they deserve to be there and said the second half was a pleasure to be part of.

CRUCIAL GAME IN HAND FOR CITY

15/04/2008

This is the Tigers' game in hand over most of the other teams in the promotion race, and a win will put them in the automatic promotion places for the first time this season, with just three matches remaining.

If City take the three points, and West Brom lose against Midlands rivals Wolves in tonight's other game, the Tigers will top the table.

Richard Garcia is definitely out after a serious shoulder injury picked up at the weekend.

Manager Phil Brown is also waiting on the fitness of Henrik Pedersen, who limped off with hamstring trouble at the KC on Saturday in the one-one draw with QPR.

Bryan Hughes and Craig Fagan are on standby.

The game is live on KCFM tonight from quarter to seven, full match commentary from quarter to eight.

TICKLE SIGNS NEW DEAL AT HULL FC

07/04/2008

The England International's current deal runs out this year so a new deal's been struck to keep Tickle at the club.

The fans' favourite's been a big hit since his arrival last year, a season that saw him claim the Coaches Player, Supporters Player and Players' Player of the Year awards.

LOCKYER RUMOURS PERSIST AT KR

07/04/2008

KCFM first picked up the whispers about the Brisbane Bronco's captain back in February ... but now the speculation's re-surfaced with reports the club's been in contact with his agent.

The 31 year old will be out of contract down-under in 2009.

PLAYOFF TICKET BOOST FOR TIGERS SEASON TICKET FAITHFUL

02/04/2008

Hull City bosses have stated that all new season ticket applications recieved before the 11th April will get priorty, along with existing season tickets holders, for the potential playoff semi final tickets at the KC.

1300 new season tickets have already been sold in the first three weeks of sale, taking the overall total to through the 6000 barrier.

IS BROWN THE BEST?

02/04/2008

City's recent run has seen them forge into contention for automatic promotion, going from ninth to third.

Brown is nominated alongside Alan Irvine of Preston, Mick McCarthy of Wolves, and Neil Warnock from Crystal Palace.

HULL KR FACE INJURY WORRIES AHEAD OF QUINS CLASH

02/04/2008

Chris Chester is the main doubt although Chev Walker and Jake Webster are carrying a knock or two from last weekends draw.

Mikali Aizue and Scott Murrell are also struggling, and wont feature for a couple more weeks.

MANU TO STAY AT FC UNTIL 2010

02/04/2008

The 28 year old former South Sydney second rower's has been out of action for the last few weeks with a broken jaw.

Speaking to KCFM, FC coach Peter Sharp said he felt it was the right decision to extend the deal.

Meanwhile the Airlie Birds injury crisis looks set to continue, Paul King's out with a broken foot.

Garreth Carvell, Adam Dykes, Matt Sing and Richard Whiting are also currently unavailable.

Captain Lee Radford will be given until just before kick off on friday to prove his fitness after picking up a rib injury last weekend.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAN WINDASS!

01/04/2008

Hull City 's veteran Striker Dean Windass turns 39 today. It seems unthinkable now ... but at one point but his dreams of becoming a professional footballer were in doubt early in his career.

He was released after two years of a YTS stint at BoothferryPark - they thought he was too small. He is now the fourth oldest player to turn out for HullCity in its 104 year history.

Meanwhile Phil Brown is expected to be named the Championship's manager of the month for March this week.

City's return of 18 points from eight games has propelled them from ninth to third and included a fourth straight win when beating Watford 3-0 on Saturday.

KCFM EXCLUSIVE! CITY TO SIGN ITALIAN HOTSHOT!

01/04/2008

It has been reported that Hull City have exploited the free agent League ruling to capture the exciting signing of young Italian Gianluca Forllapio.

The Italy Under 19 international can be used across the park but is favoured in attacking positions after crashing in 26 goals in 19 games for Serie B side Brescia, while on loan from mother club Juventus - who have now released the starlet so he can make the move to East Yorkshire.

The 17 year old has bags of pace and a great finish to boot and is sure to hot up the Championship as City chase promotion.

Forllapio has initially signed until the end of the season with a view to a permanent move and it's rumoured that a Tigers' star could be moving the other way during the closed season.

FC BATTLE BACK TO CLAIM DRAW IN FRANCE

29/03/2008

With the scores level, Hull thought they'd won when Craig Hall grounded the ball in the corner, but the video referee declared that the ball was out of play.

Danny Tickle opened the scoring for FC in the first half, goaling his own try. The sides then traded tries - Hull's through Scott Wheeldon - before further scores put Catalans 24-16 up at half time.

The second half was tighter and Danny Washbrook's try kept Peter Sharp's men in touch, but it was a late try from Gareth Raynor, complete with Tickle's sixth goal, which levelled the scores late on.

It's the first drawn game in the whole of Super League this season.

CITY GO WITHIN ONE POINT OF AUTOMATIC PROMOTION PLACES

29/03/2008

In front of a near-capacity 23,501 crowd, City were in command from the kick off as Dean Marney sent over a free kick which defender Michael Turner headed home after 47 seconds.

Fraizer Campbell then deflected home Henrik Pedersen's cross-shot to make it 2-0 after 12 minutes to shellshock Watford, who hadn't won in seven but were still level on points with the Tigers prior to the match.

City maintained possession for the rest of the first half, with Watford only looking dangerous for a spell in the second, and Boaz Myhill was forced into one excellent save from Steven Kabba.

Phil Brown sent on Caleb Folan for Dean Windass yet again, and the sub responded with his third consecutive goal from the bench which ended the game as a contest 20 minutes from time.

Immediately after the restart, Kabba was shown a straight red card for a spiteful high-stud foul on Tigers full back Sam Ricketts.

City remain third, but a draw for Stoke means they are only a point off second place. Their position could have been even better but for injury time goals from both Bristol City and West Bromwich Albion.

They have a week off now, as their scheduled game against Barnsley was re-arranged following the Oakwell club's progression to the FA Cup semi final.

LATE CALDERWOOD TRY BREAKS ROVERS RESOLVE

24/03/2008

Calderwood scored with the game level at 12 all to shatter KR's hopes of at least a point at the JJB, having come from 10-0 down to lead midway through the second half.

Wigan got their lead in the first half through a brace from Liam Colbon and one conversion by Pat Richards.

But Hull KR responded in the second half as Chev Walker and Clint Newton scored two tries in quick succession, with Paul Cooke converting both to establish a 12-10 lead.

Richards then goaled a penalty to set up the grandstand finale which went Wigan's way after Calderwood's late clincher. Richards converted.

The Robins' next match is at home to Huddersfield Giants on Sunday.

RHINOS MASTERCLASS CRUSHES FC

24/03/2008

The champions rolled into Hull on the back of Thursday's 44-2 destruction of Bradford, and looked set to continue in the same vein when they ran in three tries in the first half.

Scrum half Rob Burrow opened the scoring, and further scores from Thursday's hat-trick hero Brent Webb and winger Lee Smith, all improved by Kevin Sinfield.

Peter Sharp's men, ravaged by injuries, tightened up after the break but were powerless to prevent tries from Karl Ablett and Sinfield.

FC prevented the whitewash with an opportunist try from Gareth Raynor four minutes from time.

Hull FC's next game is a trip to the continent to face Catalans on Saturday evening.

TIGERS EYE PROMOTION AFTER FOXES WIN TAKES THEM THIRD

24/03/2008

City's third win in a row took them above West Bromwich Albion and Watford, who both drew, and into third place in the Championship, making automatic promotion now a viable possibility.

Phil Brown picked the same XI which started the 3-1 win at Colchester on Tuesday, meaning Caleb Folan remained on the bench, although Ryan France was recalled as a sub in place of Jay Jay Okocha.

With more than 3,000 travelling support helping the Walkers Stadium to its biggest crowd of the season, City had the early ascendancy with Fraizer Campbell again a marked man.

He prompted several fouls from the home defence, one of which led to a free kick which Neil Clement curled just wide.

Campbell then helped set up a chance for Dean Windass, but his shot was struck squarely at Foxes keeper Paul Henderson.

City took the lead right on half time. Richard Garcia made room on the right hand side to clip a near post ball to Campbell, who reached the byline and pulled it back. The ball deflected to Marney ten yards out, and he a firm shot into the ground and over the stranded Henderson into the net.

City dominated the second half, with Leicester restricted to half-chances and wayward long range efforts. Tigers skipper Ian Ashbee, injured during a melee in the first half, succumbed to his ankle knock after 53 minutes and was replaced by Simon Walton.

Campbell was then put through by Marney on the corner of the box and was bundled down by the sprawling Henderson inside the box. The penalty was given, but Henderson redeemed himself by saving Marney's spot kick to his right.

Brown then sent on Folan with just under 20 minutes left and, like at Colchester in midweek, the million pound striker made an instant impact, chasing a through-ball from Walton and sliding an awkward shot across Henderson into the far corner, easing the tension among the City fans and sending them into raptures.

City played out the remaining minutes and, with all results going their way again, now find themselves third; two points behind Bristol City and one behind Stoke. The Tigers could go top of the Championship with a win over Watford at the KC next Saturday.

WEBSTER KICK GIVES ROVERS BRAGGING RIGHTS

21/03/2008

The scrum half goaled a low 78th minute kick as KR put late pressure on Hull FC, who had managed to come back from 10-0 down to level up.

The 11-10 final score took Rovers into fourth place in Super League before the other fixtures of Good Friday had been completed, while Hull stayed in the bottom three.

In blustery conditions with the occasional swirling hailstorm, Rovers were quickest out of the blocks, scoring the only try of the first half as Jake Webster's interception took him into the corner.

Paul Cooke, making his long-awaited return as stand-off after suspension, added the conversion.

The second half was dominated by the weather and both sides made numerous handling and kicking mistakes, and FC's Danny Tickle failed with a relatively simple penalty as the hail and rain blew straight into him as he approached the kick, which hit the post.

Soon after, Daniel Fitzhenry charged into the corner after patient build-up play, and although Cooke missed the extras - again the conditions made the kick more difficult - a 10-point lead had been established as the second half wore on.

Tickle finally got the visitors back into the game with an opportunist try but again struck the post with his conversion, but he finally made a kick count, crucially, when he found the target after Kirk Yeaman's try to make the scores level with ten minutes left.

Neither side looked likely to add another touchdown as they tired on the heavy Craven Park surface, but enough space was made to feed scrum half Webster, whose angled drop was just high enough to clear the cross bar and earn Rovers a big victory.

Rovers now visit Wigan Warriors on Easter Monday in a 3pm kick off at the JJB, two hours after Hull FC's game against Leeds Rhinos gets underway at the KC.

The next derby game will be during Millennium Magic in the first weekend of May.

CAMPBELL SCORES TWICE AS TIGERS CRUSH COLCHESTER

19/03/2008

Campbell, who had just received news of his first England under 21 call-up, responded in style by scoring two in the first half.

By the time he struck his first after good work from Dean Windass, the home side were already down to ten men - Paul Ifill seeing red for a clumsy challenge on City's man of the moment.

Campbell fired home his second following a break involving Dean Marney and Henrik Pedersen, although the U's, the Championship's bottom side, hit back immediately with a shot from Kevin Lisbie to make it 2-1.

City weathered some pressure from the ten men in the second half, and Michael Turner hit the bar with a header from a corner, before sub Caleb Folan made it safe in the 87th minute, scoring from Marney's sublime pass.

There was time for City and ex-Colchester winger Richard Garcia to hit the bar with a long range shot in injury time.

City remain fifth but now level on points with fourth-placed West Brom. Five points separate the Tigers from both the top spot and seventh spot, meaning that a play-off place is looking more assured with seven games left.

They visit struggling Leicester on Saturday.

CAMPBELL CALLED UP BY ENGLAND UNDER 21S

19/03/2008

Campbell's form for the Tigers while on loan from Manchester United has been rewarded with a place in the squad for a friendly with Poland next week.

The announcement was made one hour before the Tigers' game with Colchester, by which time Campbell had struck 11 times in 26 games for Hull City.

MYHILL IN SHOCK WALES CALL-UP

19/03/2008

Hull City goalkeeper Boaz Myhill has been called up by Wales manager John Toshack for their forthcoming friendly match Luxembourg.

Myhill will join Hull City full back Sam Ricketts in the squad for the match that's scheduled to take place on March 26th.

The Californian born keeper qualifies for USA, England and Wales but has chosen to join up with the Wales squad after City's game against Leicester on Saturday.

KCFM SPORT EXCLUSIVE! NEW PLAYER JOINS FC

19/03/2008

KCFM SPORT EXCLUSIVE!

Peter Sharp has moved quickly to bolster his injury hit squad with the signature of a French international star.

Adel Fallous has joined the Airlie Birds on loan until the end of the Super League season.

The French forward teams up with the black and whites in light of the ever growing injury crisis at Hull FC, with Gareth Carvell and Ewan Dowes already out of action.

ROVERS DEFY FOG TO BASH CAS

19/03/2008

Danny Fitzhenry scored twice on a foggy evening at Craven Park as Hull KR returned to winning ways in Super League.

Fitzhenry posted tries either side of the break, with full back Ben Cockayne also scoring.

Chev Walker scored in the second half - his first try since his return to the game - with Castelford's only response being a very late try from Craig Huby.

FIVE-STAR CITY DEMOLISH SAINTS

19/03/2008

A scintillating second half display from Hull City destroyed Southampton at the KC and took the Tigers into fifth place in the Championship.

Fraizer Campbell opened the scoring early on, running on to Dean Marney's sublime pass to glide the ball home.

Henrik Pedersen and Michael Turner scored in quick succession in the second half - a second scoring game at the KC for each - before Marney clattered home a fantastic fourth from 25 yards.

Sub Bryan Hughes completed the scoring in injury time with his first goal for the Tigers.

It was City's first 5-goal victory since the 6-1 defeat of Tranmere in 2004/05, and the first 5-0 win for more than twenty years.

It leaves Brown with a selection dilemma ahead of Tuesday's rearranged trip to Colchester, as record signing Caleb Folan and playmaker Jay Jay Okocha are both available after three-match suspensions.

It's City's first win over Southampton since promotion to the Championship, and acted as a sweet response to the 4-0 thrashing in December at St Mary's.

BYRNE BRACE LEADS FC TO WIN

19/03/2008

Todd Byrne scored twice for Hull FC as they notched up their second Super League win of the season.

Byrne scored either side of the break, with Danny Tickle converting both.

Tickle scored a further three goals, including a penalty which was awarded after Tevito Leo-Latu was red carded for a high tackle on Adam Dykes.

Wakefield's only try was a first half effort from Dale Ferguson.

EARLY STRIKE SCUPPERS TIGERS

19/03/2008

A first minute goal from Stephen McPhail gave FA Cup semi-finalists Cardiff a win over Hull City at Ninian Park.

McPhail scored with an overhead kick in front of an 18,000 crowd, leaving Tigers keeper Boaz Myhill stranded.

City struggled to make clear cut chances despite the majority of possession, with Henrik Pedersen and Andy Dawson both seeing chances blocked in the first half.

Late in the game Myhill made a stunning close-range save from Steven Thompson's header.

City boss Phil Brown could now be without Wayne Brown for the weekend game against Southampton, after the centre back limped off in the first half. He was replaced by Neil Clement, who could now start the game at the KC versus the Saints.

ROBINS SUFFER NARROW DEFEAT TO WILDCATS

10/03/2008

Hull Kingston Rovers missed out an welcome win over Wakefield Trinty Wildcats after going down by just two points in a windswept encounter on Sunday.

The Robins got off to a shaky start and were punished accordingly, allowing the hosts to race into a 16-8 half time lead.

Justin Morgan rallied his red and white troops during the interval and Rovers stole a march on their hosts to lead the Wildcats 20-16 with tries from Mick Vella and Jake Webster.

However, Ryan Atkins crashed over for his second try of the afternoon allowing the Wildcats to draw level and Danny Brough kicked the extras to edge out Morgan's men by just two points.

Hull KR are now in 8th position in the Super League.

HUMBER DERBY WIN TAKES CITY INTO PLAY-OFF PLACES

10/03/2008

In a one-sided match, City had sewn the points up by half time with two goals from set-pieces.

A minor scramble from Sam Ricketts' long throw ended with Henrik Pedersen heading home on 27 minutes for his third goal of the season, and his first since September.

Ten minutes later, central defender Michael Turner climbed highest to reach Andy Dawson's corner and power his second of the campaign into the roof of the net.

City had created numerous chances prior to the opening goal, with Ian Ashbee seeing his close range header kept out by Iron keeper Joe Murphy, and former Scunthorpe player Dawson, booed throughout by the away support, curling a free kick inches wide.

City continued to press in the second half, with Dean Marney coming closest with a fine solo run and shot which Murphy touched on to the angle of post and bar.

Scunthorpe failed to make a meaningful chance, restricted solely to long range efforts which caused little trouble to Tigers keeper Boaz Myhill.

City boss Phil Brown recalled Marney to the side to replace the suspended Jay Jay Okocha, while also giving a second debut to Craig Fagan - ssigned on loan from Derby, for whom he left City 14 months ago - in place of the banned Caleb Folan.

The team is expected to be unchanged for the visit to FA Cup semi-finalists Cardiff City on Wednesday night.

The Tigers' win, coupled with a defeat for Plymouth and an empty weekend for Ipswich, enabled them to climb into sixth position in the Championship - their first time in the play-off positions after several weeks on the periphery.

It was also their third 'double' of the season, having also beaten Wolves and Burnley home and away.

Meanwhile, Barnsley's dramatic progress to the FA Cup semi-finals means that City's scheduled game at Oakwell on April 5 will be rearranged.

HULL FC EDGED OUT IN THRILLER AT SAINTS

08/03/2008

Brave Hull FC were denied a welcome win in Super League despite a heroic performance at St Helens last night.

The Airlie Birds raced into an early 12-0 lead, but the Saints fought back hard to claim a 22-14 half time advantage.

Peter Sharp rallied his young charges after the break and they produced a magnificent performance to lead the game 28-29, before a last gasp St Helens penalty denied plucky Hull FC victory.

BROWN MAY HUNT FOR STRIKER

07/03/2008

Hull City manager Phil Brown is believed to be on the look out for a striker before the loan window closes.

The City boss may look to cover the suspensions of attack minded players Caleb Folan and Jay Jay Okocha, after both were sent off in Tuesday's win over Burnley.

The pair face a three game ban for straight red cards received in the 2-0 win against the Clarets, meaning both men will start their suspensions by missing the Scunthorpe clash this Saturday.

BROWN RULES OUT RED CARD APPEALS

06/03/2008

Hull City have decided not to appeal against the red cards handed to Caleb Folan and Jay Jay Okocha.

Both players picked up the straight red's during Tuesday night's crucial victory over Championship play off rivals Burnley.

Manager Phil Brown says he's dealing with the matter internally, but faces a selection dilemma as both players are now suspended for three games.

FOUR SEE RED AS TIGERS DESTROY BURNLEY

05/03/2008

Fraizer Campbell gave the Tigers the lead with a shot from the left inside the box that Burnley keeper Brian Jensen allowed to squirm under his body.

Shortly afterwards, Richard Garcia slammed in a stunning 35 yard strike as City took absolute control of the game with some wonderful and vibrant football.

Campbell, Caleb Folan and Henrik Pedersen went close also for the Tigers during the first half, during which time Burnley's only chance came via an air shot from Ade Akinbiyi.

In the second half, City created further opportunities but the game became farcical when Premier League referee Mike Riley issued four red cards in seven surreal minutes.

First Folan was shown a straight red for an elbow, an offence which Riley saw himself and stopped play to deal with.

Immediately, the teams evened up when Stephen Caldwell hacked down the unmatchable Campbell and received a second yellow.

Riley then showed a straight red to Jay Jay Okocha after another apparent off-the-ball elbowing offence, though needed to consult his assistant - who hadn't flagged - first.

Again, Burnley didn't have a man advantage for long; indeed, sub Joey Gudjonsson was shown a second yellow for dissent before the match had restarted.

Burnley's only real chance to score came in the midst of the red card flurry, when ex England striker Andrew Cole hit the crossbar with a header.

City climbed above Burnley into eighth place in the Championship and remain two points off the play-offs with a game in hand.

Appeals notwithstanding, Okocha and Folan are now both banned for three matches, leaving City short of attacking options with Scunthorpe visiting on Saturday.

Brown had selected the XI which began the memorable victory at West Bromwich Albion ten days earlier, with Okocha and Michael Turner back in the side.

FC BEATEN BY GIANTS

02/03/2008

Craig Hall's try, converted by Danny Tickle, briefly gave Peter Sharp's men a first half 6-4 lead after Jamahl Lolesi had scored for the home side.

Huddersfield then took over, leading at the break thanks to a Kevin Brown try.

Further second half scores from Luke Robinson, Eorl Crabtree and Shane Elford secured the points for the Giants, with a Tickle penalty adding the only further points on the board for Hull.

Every team has now played four matches, with Hull one of four sides on just two points. The points difference makes them tenth in the table.

The Airlie Birds go to St Helens on Friday.

TIGERS BEATEN BY OVERHEAD KICK

02/03/2008

McCombe scored his spectacular goal just a minute into the second half of a frenetic game at Ashton Gate after the Tigers had failed to clear a set-piece.

The home side had led early on when an error by debutant defender Neil Clement - in for the suspended Michael Turner - allowed Dele Adebola, so often a scourge of Hull City, a free run on goal, and he scored with a well-struck shot.

City equalised right on half time when skipper Ian Ashbee miskicked a shot but followed up the spinning ball to cross dangerously, and it hit defender Liam Fontaine on the backside and went in.

The Tigers had spurned numerous other first half chances, with Caleb Folan shooting wide at point blank range in the very first minute. Further opportunities for Richard Garcia and Fraizer Campbell were also wasted.

In the second half, Folan headed over from sub Ryan France's cross and Jay Jay Okocha, who also came off the bench, hit the side netting, before Campbell smacked the post in the last minute of normal time after good work from France and Folan.

It's City's first defeat in six and only their second of 2008, but their game in hand remains and they can still puncture the top six if they win it. Their next game is at home to in-form Burnley on Tuesday night, when Turner will be restored to the defence.

Bristol City went top of the Championship with this victory, a place they maintained after Stoke City's 3-0 defeat at QPR 24 hours later.

DROP GOAL DENIES KR AMAZING COMEBACK

25/02/2008

Michael Monaghan scored the drop goal during the second half, by which time Hull KR had reduced the deficit to 28-18.

Warrington trampled all over the Robins in the opening 20 minutes with tries from Chris Hicks (2), Martin Gleason, Paul Johnson and Ben Westwood.

Rovers responded after an inspiring team talk from Justin Morgan at the break, and Ben Cockayne, Ben Fisher, Kris Welham and Daniel Fitzhenry all scoring, with Scott Murrell kicking four goals.

Monaghan's drop amid the comeback kept the points for Warrington.

Rovers now have a week off as Leeds Rhinos are in World Club Challenge action this weekend, which necessitated the bringing forward of the planned Headingley fixture to February 2.

FOLAN STRIKE EARNS TIGERS BIG WIN AT WEST BROM

25/02/2008

Against the favourites for the Championship title, City took the game to Albion at the Hawthorns and Folan's late strike from 25 yards secured a famous and significant victory.

City, playing with an adventurous 4-4-2 which included Jay Jay Okocha in midfield behind two strikers, took the lead thanks to a fantastic curling shot from Fraizer Campbell.

Roman Bednar equalised before half time for the Baggies, and both sides had chances to win it before record signing Folan sent the large travelling contingent into raptures with the winner.

Zoltan Gera missed an open goal in the last minute, and City hung on for a win which leaves them well-placed in eighth position, with a game in hand over most fo the sides above them.

Their next match is away to more high-fliers - Bristol City - on Saturday.

TICKLE SECURES FIRST WIN FOR HULL

25/02/2008

The game was level after Tickle himself had scored a 71st minute try at the KC Stadium following a high kick which bamboozled the Wigan defence.

Tickle's conversion secured victory immediately afterwards.

Hull, on the back of defeats to Warrington and Harlequins, were desperate to get off the mark for the new season and Shaun Berrigan gave them the perfect start with an early try.

However, the visitors responded with scores from Gareth Hock, George Carmont and Pat Richards, and Wigan led 16-8 at the break.

Danny Houghton for Hull and Phil Bailey for the visitors then exchanged second half tries, but then Lee Radford touched down for the Airlie Birds, leaving enough time for Tickle to win the match with his try and conversion.

Hull face Huddersfield Giants at the Galpharm Stadium on Sunday, with a 3 o'clock kick off.

SUPER STANLEY SLAYS DRAGONS

17/02/2008

Gene scored late in the game to earn the Robins their second win of the new Super League campaign after Rovers had spent much of the match in Perpignan trailing.

Catalans opened the scoring through Aaron Gorrell, but Ben Galea levelled up for Rovers.

The home side led at the break through John Wilson, but Rovers briefly rallied to lead in the second half thanks to a brace from Peter Fox.

Catalans restored a slender advantage when Clint Greenshields stamped his authority on the game with a fine try, only for Gene to win it as Rovers stepped up the pressure.

Rovers have now won two of their opening three matches, and next up for them is Warrington Wolves, who visit Craven Park on Sunday 24th.

CAMPBELL CLINCHES POINT FOR TEPID CITY

17/02/2008

Johnnie Jackson gave the visiting U's the lead moments into the second half with a fine half volley, as Colchester belied their lowly Championship position by dominating the match.

Campbell equalised after 64 minutes when he stooped low to guide a firm header into the visitors' net from Jay Jay Okocha's astute free kick.

It was his second successive scoring game, with both goals haveing the same effect in earning City a 1-1 draw, and his eighth of the season in total.

Tigers manager Phil Brown selected an unchanged starting XI from the heroic draw at Norwich, but Colchester stifled City and made the home side look negative in front of a 15,000+ KC Stadium crowd.

Nick Barmby suffered an early injury and was replaced by Dean Marney, and at half time Caleb Folan was introduced as a substitute for the ineffectual Simon Walton.

City remain eighth in the Championship table but have lost touch a little with the top six and with numerous clubs not playing due to FA Cup ties, the game in hand has now gone.

Next up is the massive trip to Championship favourites West Bromwich Albion next Saturday.

Phil Brown and Jay Jay Okocha are guests on KCFM's SportsCall this week.

NORWICH CITY 1 HULL CITY 1

13/02/2008

Hull City left Carrow Road last night with a point in the bag after a one-all draw against Norwich.

The Canaries took the lead with a goal from Dion Dublin but Frazer Campbell scored for Hull in the 53rd minute to make it one-all.

the manchester united loan star's seventh goal for the Tigers leaves them unebaten in their last four games.

Colchester United are City's next opponents at the KC Stadium on Saturday.

HULL KR 24 - St HELENS 22

10/02/2008

The Robins romped through the first half, leading 16 nil at the break.

St Helens then staged a fightback and with just 5 minutes to time they were neck and neck.

But a crucial penalty within minutes of extra time secured KR the win.

It's a double victory for KR who came off 40-nil losers the last time they met the Challenge Cup winners on Home turf.

TIGERS RESCUE POINT AGAINST SEASIDERS

10/02/2008

Substitute Caleb Folan scored within moments of his introduction on the hour, then Dean Windass equalised ten minutes later.

A point was a satisfactory haul for the Tigers after a slipshod performance gifted Blackpool's veteran striker Paul Dickov two goals.

The game was still scoreless when Bryan Hughes was felled after a clash with Dickov and was stretchered off with a neck brace on - the game was delayed for six minutes while doctors and paramedics treated the City midfielder.

Blackpool, for whom ex Tigers Ben Burgess and Gary Taylor-Fletcher started, took the lead when a long ball was misjudged by Boaz Myhill. The City keeper missed his punch thanks to the flick on from the brave Burgess, and Dickov rose to head the ball into the unguarded net.

Early in the second half, Myhill was caught off his line after Dickov forced a rare flap from City defender Michael Turner, though his instant lob was brilliantly executed.

Phil Brown brought on Folan and shifted Campbell wide, and the two combined immediately as Campbell wriggled free down the inside left channel and crossed low for Folan to steer home.

Ten minutes later, Sam Ricketts sent over an awkward cross which beat Blackpool keeper Paul Rachubka and touched the bar on its way down. The ball could have already crossed the line but Windass made sure and was later credited with the goal, making it a dozen for the season.

The Seasiders had Kaspers Gorkss sent off for his second bookable offence and felt some intense City pressure in the last 20 minutes, but hung on for a point.

Defeat for Ipswich meant that City's point took them level with the Portman Road club, who are sixth, and Crystal Palace, although the Tigers have a game in hand. They remain in eighth place on goal difference and travel to an in-form Norwich City on Tuesday night.

Hughes was later able to return to the KC Stadium after the match, having been knocked out cold on the pitch. Brown selected Ryan France for his first Championship start in 12 months in place of Richard Garcia, who was absent on compassionate grounds.

AIRLIE BIRDS LOSE OPENER AT WARRINGTON

10/02/2008

Warrington ran in five tries as they stayed ahead of Hull in a high-scoring Super League match at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

Chris Bridge scored the first of his two tries to put the home side ahead, and a second was added by Chris Hicks, before Craig Hall got Peter Sharp's men off the mark after a long kick from Danny Washbrook.

Vinnie Anderson and Matt King, the latter with a run of half the pitch, put Warrington further ahead but Hull stayed in touch before the break with Hall's second.

It was always a game of catch-up for the Airlie Birds, and the game was up when Ben Westwood scored in the second half, with Bridge adding his second. Graeme Horne scored the last try of the match for Hull, for whom Danny Tickle goaled all four conversions, but it wasn't enough.

Hull's next match is against Harlequins at the KC on Sunday 17th.

THIRD TIME LUCKY FOR CITY AT PLYMOUTH

04/02/2008

Windass deflected home Sam Ricketts' cross in first half injury time to score a scruffy but crucial goal and earn City their first away win of 2008.

The game was short on chances for both sides and Plymouth, who sold a number of high-profile players during the January window, looked largely devoid of ideas, with Boaz Myhill forced into just one stretching save late on.

It's City's first win over Argyle this season at the third attempt; having lost 3-2 on the opening day of the Championship at the KC, and by the same scoreline in the FA Cup at Home Park a month ago.

Phil Brown restored skipper Ian Ashbee to the midfield after illness, while removing the off-colour Dean Marney from the 16 entirely. Windass was again partnered by Fraizer Campbell up front, with Tuesday's hero Caleb Folan again only featuring on the bench. Henrik Pedersen was a surprise started at left back after Andy Dawson was also struck down by illness.

City are now a heady eighth in the Championship, just one point off the play-offs and with a game in hand. They face Blackpool - complete with ex-Tigers Ben Burgess, Steve McPhee and Stuart Green - at the KC this Saturday.

KR OPEN SUPER LEAGUE 2008 WITH A CLOSE CALL

02/02/2008

Rovers kept the world championship finalists at bay ... leading six four at the break.

But the robins couldn't keep it up to the final whistle and the match eventually ended up 20-12 to the home side.

ELLIOTT TOPS TIGERS EXIT LIST

01/02/2008

Elliott, who plundered 65 League goals for City since his 2001 arrival from Motherwell, has been surplus to requirements for most of the season.

After rejecting a number of moves for geographical reasons, the Northern Irleand international agreed to join Doncaster Rovers on loan for the rest of the campaign.

Also heading out on loan as the transfer window was snapped shut is David Livermore. The popular midfielder, a surprising exclusion from the victory over Coventry City, has joined Oldham Athletic for a month.

City sold reserve centre back Sam Collins to Hartelpool for a fee thought to be in the region of £75,000, while young goalkeeper Curtis Aspden has moved permanently to non-league side Farsley Celtic.

Despite numerous rumours regarding possible new arrivals, City did not purchase anyone on the last day of the transfer window.

FOLAN'S SKY BLUE SINKING

30/01/2008

Folan, on as a second half sub for Dean Windass, got an outstretched leg to a long ball as City tried one final attack, and did enough to lift it over Sky Blues keeper Dimi Konstantopoulos and in via a post.

The game, City's first for 17 days, was dismal. Both sides were stunted in attack and therefore not stretched in defence, and rarely did either keeper need to make a save.

Bryan Hughes waltzed through three challenges early on to set up a half chance but couldn't direct his shot far enough away from Konstantopoulos.

Fraizer Campbell had a goal ruled out for offside in the second half, while Boaz Myhill made a good save from Michael Mifsud's volley.

City, who spent last week warm-weather training in Dubai, are 11th in the Championship table but with a game in hand on every team above them, and a win in their spare match could take them into the play-off spots.

Phil Brown gave a debut to loan signing Simon Walton in place of the unwell Ian Ashbee, while Henrik Pedersen returned from injury to make a second half substitute appearance.

It was City's first win of 2008, having only played two previous Championship matches since the turn of the year - the 1-1 draw at Stoke and the 3-1 home defeat by West Brom. They also lost 3-2 at Plymouth in the FA Cup, and travel back to Home Park this weekend for the League match.

WALTON JOINS THE TIGERS

29/01/2008

The 20 year old, who can play in centre midfield or at the back could make his debut against Coventry.

The former Leeds man commanded a fee of up to a million pounds when he left Elland Road earlier in his career.

STINGRAYS Vs STEELERS IN PLAYOFF RACE

26/01/2008

Rick Strachan's men are currently bottom of the Elite League, seven points adrift.

Meanwhile the club has announced Cole Byer's knee operation's been a success.

The Canadian went under the knife to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament, after being ruled out for the season earlier this month.

The forward had already made 2 unsuccessful comebacks before choosing to go in for surgery.

TIME'S RUNNING OUT TO REPLACE COLLINS AT HULL CITY

26/01/2008

The Sunderland defender's been expected to complete an initial one month loan move to the KC this week.

That could have a knock-on effect on Sam Collins.

The centre-half's wanted by Hartlepool but won't be sacrificed unless the Tigers get cover at the back.

With 5 days left until the transfer window closes Collins joins Stuart Elliot and Michael Bridges who also face uncertain futures.

CITY WASHED OUT BY ESSEX DOWNPOURS

20/01/2008

The referee made the decision at 12.50pm, by which time many Tigers fans had arrived in Colchester to attend the match.

There had been considerable rainfall over the previous four days in Essex and downpours had hit the area again on the morning of the match.

However, nearby non-league matches at Grays, Braintree and Chelmsford were all played; while City manager Phil Brown told KCFM he was certain the game could have gone ahead, and he was concerned by the absence of Colchester's manager from the stadium.

It was the only Championship postponement and the highest-profile game of the day to fall victim to the weather, with a number of matches in Leagues One and Two also suffering.

Results elsewhere meant that City dropped to 12th in the Championship table.

With both sides out of the FA Cup, it is possible the game could be re-scheduled for next week's vacant Saturday, thereby forcing City to cancel their warm weather training camp in Dubai. However, with police forces needing ten days' notice for a fixture, it is more likely to be re-arranged for a Tuesday night in February or March.

If so, it means that the Tigers will have gone 17 days without a game by the time they line up at the KC against Coventry City in the Championship on January 29th.

BAGGIES END TIGERS UNBEATEN RUN

13/01/2008

A second minute goal by Kevin Phillips and a 93rd minute clincher by Roman Bednar were the key factors in West Bromwich Albion's 3-1 win over Hull City in front of the Sky cameras.

Phillips tucked home a simple finish from a fine through ball by Chris Brunt, who had broken clear moments after City had a penalty claim turned down.

City battled back with chances for Caleb Folan, Ian Ashbee and Richard Garcia, but another slick passing move ended with James Morrison putting the visitors two up just before the half hour.

In the second half, a revived City dominated the game and Garcia curled in a cracking goal to reduce the deficit, after which the visitors were further hit when defender Paul Robinson received a red card for a second bookable offence.

Numerous set-pieces and crosses were fired into the Albion box as City sought an equaliser, with the team featuring Folan, Fraizer Campbell and Nick Barmby all up front, alongside defender Michael Turner, who had been sent upfield to provide further aerial threat.

Ultimately it be to no avail, and Albion broke in the 93rd minute from a long clearance and substitute Bednar, on loan from Hearts, rifled in a third via Boaz Myhill's left hand to seal the win.

It's City's first Championship loss since the 4-0 horror show at Southampton on December 8th, and their first at home since Charlton's rough-house win in the first week of October.

In restoring many first-choice players after picking a second-string side in the FA Cup last week, Phil Brown selected Dean Windass despite Campbell's return from injury, while Damien Delaney stayed at left back due to Andy Dawson dropping out with illness.

Dean Marney and Ian Ashbee resumed their midfield partnership which had been first choice until just before Christmas, while Ryan France came off the bench to play his first City game in the League since a knee ligament injury against, ironically, West Brom eleven months earlier.

City's next game is away to bottom club Colchester United next Saturday, meaning a return to their old stamping ground for Garcia and Wayne Brown, both of whom came to the KC from Layer Road in the summer.

DEANO DOUBLE NOT ENOUGH FOR TIGERS

06/01/2008

In a Devonian downpour, substitute Dean Windass nearly rescued Hull City from an embarrassing early FA Cup exit after scoring twice at Home Park.

Sadly, the Tigers couldn't quite get the leveller their second half performance deserved.

Plymouth scored twice before the break thanks to Abdou and Halmosi, as a City side of second-stringers struggled to get involved.

But the half-time introduction of Windass and fellow sub Richard Garcia turned the tie, with Windass pulling a goal back within 60 seconds of the game restarting.

Plymouth made it 3-1 through Ebanks-Blake before Windass bent in a gorgeous free kick to make it 3-2 with half an hour still to play.

The home side hit the post while Windass came close to his hat-trick and Garcia and Michael Turner both saw chances saved.

It means that next season will mark 20 years since the Tigers last reached the fourth round, although many of those years were spent in the lower divisions and meant a first round start in the competition.

Manager Phil Brown recalled Stuart Elliott, Nathan Doyle, Damien Delaney, Nick Barmby and Dean Marney to his starting XI, while there were first run-outs of the season for Ryan France and Sam Collins, both of whom have completed their recovery after long-term injuries.

It means that John Welsh, who is currently on loan to League Two side Chester after regaining his fitness following a serious leg fracture, is the only Tigers first-teamer yet to appear in a senior game for the club this season.

City return to League action next week with the visit of Championship favourites West Bromwich Albion to the KC. The kick off is at 5.20pm, due to television coverage.

FOLAN HEADER EARNS TIGERS A POINT

02/01/2008

Caleb Folan scored an equaliser for the Tigers on 61 minutes at the Britannia when he glanced home a centre from the recalled Dean Windass.

Stoke had been in front since just before the break when ex-Tigers defender Leon Cort touched home an awkward long throw.

The first half was a tight affair, but City had the better of it after the break, and Windass, back in the starting XI due to Fraizer Campbell's hamstring injury, could have put his side 2-1 up when his looping header hit the crossbar.

Richard Garcia's long range shot was pushed wide by Steve Simonsen, while Stoke's best opportunites were all in the first half. Boaz Myhill saved brilliantly from Liam Lawrence's piledriver and ex-Tiger Jon Parkin's cross shot.

City have picked up eight points from the 12 available over the holiday period and are now unbeaten in five. They are ninth in the Championship table, just a point off the play-offs, and now are preparing for a long trip to Plymouth in the FA Cup third round this weekend.

Their next Championship game is at home to favourites West Bromwich Albion on January 12th.

HULL CITY 1 SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY 0

01/01/2008

Hull City rounded off 2007 in style with a 1-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday at the KC Stadium.

Dean Windass scored the only goal of the game after the half hour mark - a blistering free kick from thirty yards out.

Caleb Folan and Ian Ashbee also went close for the Tigers who are now 8th in the Championship and still unbeaten over the holiday period.

The Owls did have their chances, with Akpo Sodje hit the inside of the post and Bo Myhill denying Francis Jeffers late on.

But the Tigers held on to claim their third win in four games and move to within a point of the playoffs.

GARCIA AND CAMPBELL KEEP WOLVES FROM THE DOOR

27/12/2007

Richard Garcia belted home a low shot via the legs of keeper Wayne Hennessey fewer than two minutes into the second half at the KC Stadium to put the Tigers in front after an even first half.

Fraizer Campbell then scored in his third consecutive match when he pounced on a narrow-angled rebound after Garcia's diving header had been parried by Hennessey.

Wolves looked useful in a tight opening spell, but were never in the game in the second half, and the win gives City their first double over Wolves in 17 years.

Tigers boss Phil Brown picked an unchanged starting XI from the one which got a 1-1 draw at Charlton at the weekend.

Skipper Ian Ashbee was withdrawn late on with a shin injury but is expected to be fit for Sunday's lunchtime game against Sheffield Wednesday at the KC.

MILLS SPITS DUMMY OUT AS TIGERS EARN POINT

23/12/2007

Danny Mills received a straight red card for dissent in the second half a keenly-contested Championship battle at the Valley after the referee had decided not to award a foul when the ex-Tigers defender fell dramatically under a challenge from Caleb Folan.

It turned the tables on the controversial ex-England full back, whose verbal interference was seen as a big factor in Tigers captain Ian Ashbee's dismissal when the two teams met at the KC earlier this season.

City were the better team, with Fraizer Campbell giving them the lead shortly before the break, only for Madjid Bougherra to equalise in the second half.

Campbell started in place of the suspended Dean Windass, while a late injury scare prompted the withdrawal from the squad of Dean Marney, with David Livermore taking his place in midfield.

Also back was Nick Barmby, who came off the bench for the last period of the game and almost snatched an injury time winner.

FOLAN FIRES TIGERS BACK ON FORM

17/12/2007

Caleb Folan bagged his first goal for the club since his million pound move in the Summer to see the Tigers rise to 13th in the Championship.

The former Wigan man pounced on Dean Windass's throughball to make it one-nil.

It was an eventful game for Windass who was fouled by former French international Bruno N'Gotty to give City a penalty.

His spot kick was saved but sub Fraizer Campbell tapped home the rebound.

The Black-&-Amber have now put their run of 4 games without a win behind them but Leicester have now picked up 2 points from a possible 18.

WAITING GAME FOR TIGERS

14/12/2007

Hull are sweating on the fitness of 3 key players ahead of their game aganist Leicester tomorrow.

Michael Turner and Fraizer Campbell didn't train yesterday and are major doubts as is Jay-Jay Okocha after he could only complete a light session.

If Campbell's still crocked then it means Dean Windass and Caleb Folan will play together for only the third time this season.

If Turner doesn't make it then it could be 2 from Sam Collins, Nathan Doyle and Andy Dawson at the back for City. Damien Delaney's out suspended.

Phil Brown may also shake up his midfield after experimenting with a diamond formation in the defeat at Southampton.

And you can hear if the Foxes can be out smarted on Hull City Live with Alex Burgess from 1.15 tomorrow

SAINTS GO MARCHING ALL OVER CITY

12/12/2007

Bradley Wright-Phillips gave the home side the lead with a close-range header just before half time, with City paying for missing earlier chances from Damien Delaney and Dean Windass.

Southampton took the Tigers apart in the second half thanks to a Stern John hat-trick.

City, who lost influential defender Michael Turner at the break through injury, have conceded seven goals in their last two games without reply.

PRESTON SWAT ASIDE CITY IN SECOND HALF COLLAPSE

05/12/2007

Patrick Agyemang gave the home side the lead on the hour, firing home a fine shot after good work from sub Paul Gallagher.

Simon Whaley scored the second eight minutes later, and sub Lewis Neal scored the third late on via the crossbar to complete a resounding win for the Lilywhites, conclusively avenging the 3-0 defeat at the KC Stadium last month.

City were the better side prior to half time, with Caleb Folan hitting the post in a dominant display.

But although the Tigers could still have taken a second half lead when Steve McPhee's shot was saved by Andy Lonergan, the home side stepped up a gear as City totally crumbled in the final half hour, ending their sequence of five unbeaten.

Phil Brown only made one change to the starting line-up, with Folan replacing veteran Dean Windass, but more changes could now be in the offing for the long journey to Southampton at the weekend.

LATE CARDIFF LEVELLER DENIES TIGERS

03/12/2007

Centre back Roger Johnson's 93rd minute shot snatched a deserved point for Cardiff at the KC.

The Tigers went ahead early on as Steve McPhee lashed home a cross from Richard Garcia after just two minutes.

But City looked vulnerable in defence instantly, and Steve Thompson sent a low shot past Boaz Myhill for an equaliser shortly afterwards.

A foul on Fraizer Campbell then gave the Tigers an ideal chance to restore the lead, but Kasper Schmeichel saved the penalty from Dean Windass low to his right.

Still, City did go in at the break with a 2-1 lead thanks to a fine volley from Garcia after Schmeichel had mishandled a Damien Delaney cross.

Cardiff had the better of the second half but the Tigers clung on until Johnson's late, late leveller.

CITY CONTINUE UNBEATEN STREAK

29/11/2007

Phil Brown's men couldn't find a winner despite Bristol going down to 10 men - jamie Mcallister was sent off for 2 bookings in first half injury time.

The Tigers also had two penalty shouts waved away during the course of the match.

SCUNTHORPE 1 - HULL CITY 2

24/11/2007

It was the first time in forty seven years the two sides had met at this level, but The Irons could only manage a consolation goal in reply to a brace from dean windass.

It'll be a boost for Phil Brown's side ahead of Tuesday's crucial encounter with third placed Bristol City.

Overall the City manager was impressed with the performance.

Dean Windass was less impressed with being taken off midway through the second half, robbing him of the chance of a hatrick.

Joking with KCFM afterwards he said he had a love-hate relationship with Brown.

"He loves me" he said "And I hate him".

FC LOAN HORNE TO LAKERS

23/11/2007

The 22 year old's joined on a month-by-month basis - meaning he could come back to the KC during the season.

Horne's struggled to get a run in the Black-&-Whites side since breaking his jaw a year ago and has gone to the Keepmoat to play first team rugby.

HULL CITY INJURY UPDATE

22/11/2007

Hull City go in to Saturday's Humber Derby with only 2 players on the treatment table.

Nick Barmby's still recovering from knee surgery and Henrik Pedersen's definiely out after hobbling off in the reserves in mid-week.

The results of a scan have confirmed the damage isn't as bad as the medical team first feared but he'll still be out of action.

But Record signing Caleb Folan will travel across the river and is pushing for a recall to the squad.

Wayne Brown's trained this week after his calf strain and should play.

Richard Garcia 's back after returning from Australia for family reasons.

And Sam Ricketts's fitness will be assessed in training after returning from international duty.

But there's also some bad news for the Tigers - they've been handed a six-thousand pound fine for their part in the fracas against Charlton at the KC last month.

The Addicks have also been given the same punishment.

LEE CROOKS APPOINTED AS NUMBER 2 AT CRAVEN PARK

22/11/2007

Hull KR have signed former Hull FC player Lee Crooks as their new number 2.

He become the Robins 4th assistant in two months after the departures of Mark Barnes, Andrew Webster and Steve McCormack.

Crooks is still a source of great debate in West Hull after he moved from the Boulevard to Leeds back in the 80s.

The former GB prop's been working for the RFL for the last 6 years after coaching spells at York and Keighley.

CUSACK SIGNS AS MAIAVA'S FIRED

22/11/2007

Maiava's struggled with form and fitness since his move last year but leaves the club after breaches of discipline.

The big Samoan was warned about his conduct after a drink-driving ban.

But FC have let Maiava's leave a year early after another breach of club rules.

Coming in is South Sydney Rabbitohs prop Peter Cusack.

The 30 year old's penned a 2 year deal at the KC and joins a now formidable looking front-row.

Cusack's a respected figure in the NRL and has played in 2 State of Origin games.

He joins fellow Aussies Shaun Berrigan, Adam Dykes and Todd Byrne for 2008

ANOTHER INJURY BLOW FOR HENRIK PEDERSEN

20/11/2007

Hull City have been dealt an injury blow in their 4-nil Reserves defeat to Sheffield Wednesday this afternoon.

Former Danish international, Henrik Pedersen hobbled off after just 10 minutes with what looks like a recurrance of the same knee injury that's kept him out for a month.

The Tigers put out a strong side, with long term absentee Ryan France making his first appearance in 9 months.

John Welsh and Caleb Folan also got vital runouts in their quest for match sharpness.

HULL FC QUASH RUMOURS OVER COOKE 'SUE' STORY

15/11/2007

Hull FC are tonight pouring water over reports claiming the will definitely sue either Paul Cooke or Hull KR over the stand-off's move to Craven Park.

The 26 year old was found guilty of misconduct at an RFL hearing.

But Hull FC Chief Exec, James Rule, says they have to take their time before making a decision

COOKE GUILTY OVER KR SWITCH

15/11/2007

The 26 year old is now banned until March 17th but does have two weeks to appeal.

The RFL adjudged that Cooke made an illegal approach to the Robins when under contract with the Black and Whites.

Cooke stated his desire to leave the KC in April and went on to make 14 appearances for Rovers.

The fixture list for the 2008 season hasn't been released yet but Cooke could miss around six games.

STEPPING UP TO THE OCHE IN BRID

15/11/2007

Reigning BDO world champion Martin 'Wolfie' Adams leads the field for the four-day event at Leisure World, which culminates on Sunday evening.

Also taking part are former world champions Tony David, John 'Boy' Walton, Ted 'The Count' Hankey and Andy 'the Viking' Fordham, who is making his comeback in the sport after collapsing ten months ago.

Bobby 'Dazzler' George, who first played in this tournament 30 years ago, is also a competitor.

The tournament starts with sixteen groups of players competing for a place in the knockout second round. The group winners will then play in pairs to be whittled down to eight, where the top eight ranked players in the world - including Adams, Walton and Hankey - await. From here it is straight knockout darts to the final.

It's the second year in a row that the Masters has been at Leisure World, and the sixth year in brid, having previously been held at the Spa from 2002 to 2005.

MANAGEMENT HAT-TRICK FOR HULL CITY

13/11/2007

Hull City have hit the management hat-trick.

Paul Simpson's been fired from Preston.

That means the Tigers have put the final nail in the coffin of a third manager in the Championship this season.

The former Carlisle boss has been handed his P45 after the Lilywhites disasterous start to the season.

They're only out of the relegation zone on goal difference.

City were also the last game for former boss Peter Taylor at Crystal Palace and Burnley's Steve Cotterill.

CITY SWAT ASIDE POOR PRESTON

10/11/2007

Dean Windass gave the Tigers an early lead when he headed in from close range after Fraizer Campbell's shot was deflected into his path.

Campbell got the second soon afterwards, firing in from the edge of the area as Preston's resolve collapsed.

The visitors were poor throughout, emphasising their struggles at the bottom of the Championship, and City eased off in the second half, scoring one more through Andy Dawson's divine free kick.

Dawson had come on earlier in the second half for the injured Wayne Brown.

Manager Phil Brown kept Steve McPhee in the side despite the return of Windass, owing to Richard Garcia being allowed back to his native Australia for family reasons.

THE LATE, LATE TURNER SHOW

07/11/2007

Turner headed home Dean Marney's cross as City piled on late pressure at Turf Moor, ultimately sealing a thoroughly deserved victory.

Phil Brown's men, sporting two changes from Saturday's dismal defeat at QPR, were dominant throughout the game.

Clarets keeper Gabor Kiraly made good early saves from the recalled Bryan Hughes and Steve McPhee, both of whom came in at the expense of Jay Jay Okocha and Dean Windass.

Richard Garcia had City's best effort of the first half, curling a left-footer for the top corner with the goalkeeper tipped over.

Burnley hit the crossbar with their only real opening of the second half, while City went close through Marney and Damien Delaney, while McPhee missed a glorious one-on-one late in the half.

Then Fraizer Campbell was played through by sub Windass, only for veteran defender David Unsworth to haul him down on the edge of the box. Unsworth was issued with a red card.

City continued to press in injury time and Turner finally sent a large and loud travelling contingent into raptures with his late winner.

The Tigers are now 13th in the Championship with 19 points.

HULL FC GO FOR THE BYRNE

06/11/2007

The 29 year old's penned a 2 year deal at the KC and joins from the NZ Warriors.

Byrne ticks one of the boxes of Peter Sharp's wishlist, the other being an addition to the pack.

The former Sydney Rooster's versatility will be utilised next term but it's the Aussie's strike rate that's most impressive.

He averages around a try every other game (his strike rate's 2.03 - that's slightly better than Kirk Yeaman).

Black & Whites coach Peter Sharp said "Todd has a lot of experience in the NRL and of course, he has played in a Grand Final."

CITY LOSE 2-NIL AT QPR

03/11/2007

The Loftus Road side, under new manager Luigi Di Canio, struck first blood with a Hogan Ephraim goal on 26 minutes.

Mikele Leigertwood then made it two, early in the second half.

Disappointed Tigers fans headed back up the M1 to face another tricky away fixture on Tuesday night at Burnley.

McCORMACK LEAVES KR IN A HURRY

02/11/2007

He's decided to go back to Widnes after they've been brought out of administration by businessman Steve O'Connor.

He takes over his old role as head coach.

McCormack's left with the full blessing of the Robins - but does leave a whole in their backroom staff.

The highly thought of coach replaced Andy Webster as Justin Morgan's number 2 after visa problems.

But Hull KR Chief Executive says the club are in no hurry to make an appointment.

PIRATES GO FOR HOT COLES

01/11/2007

The centre-half's just finished a spell at League One side Hartlepool but hasn't wasted much time back with the Tigers.

Coles played nearly a hundred and fifty games for rivals Bristol City but is keen to join up with the side he followed as a boy.

But Tigers boss Phil Brown told KCFM a move to the South West isn't the only option for the defender

Meanwhile City are gearing up for another trip down South to take on QPR on Saturday.

Jay-Jay Okocha's back in the reckoning after a stomach injury and Dean Marney returns from a ban.

NO WORD ON FRAIZER'S FUTURE

30/10/2007

Hull City say it's too soon to tell whether Manchester United loanee, Fraizer Campbell will be allowed to extend his time at the KC.

The 20 year old's impressed since his move from Old Trafford - with it due to end in January.

meanwhile Richard Garcia returned to training yesterday after a knock to the head and should be fit to play QPR at the weekend.

FORMER TIGERS CHIEF BECOMES A RAM

29/10/2007

Pearson sold his stake in the Tigers earlier this year and was looking to make a potential investment in a Premier League club.

He believes the Rams can stay up under manager Billy Davies if they invest in new players in January.

But he exclusively told KCFM he looks back on his time on the Humber fondly

HULL CITY 1 SHEFFIELD UNITED 1

28/10/2007

Hull City are 14th in the Coca Cola Championship following yesterday's 1-1 draw with Sheffield United.

Bryan Robson's Blades came to the KC Stadium on the back of their first away win of the season, and took the lead in the 35th minute when Jonathan Stead slotted home through the legs of Tigers' Keeper, Bo Myhill.

But City came out fighting, dominating the second half and grabbing a deserved equaliser on 54 minutes when Michael Tonge brought down youing Manchester United loanee Fraizer Campbell in the box.

And Dean Windass made no mistake from the spot, slotting home at the South Stand end to earn a point for the Tigers and claim his third goal of the season.

That's 4 points out of a possible 6 from Hull City's two Yorkshire derbies this week.

GREAT BRITAIN 20 NEW ZEALAND 14

28/10/2007

Hull FC's Gareth Raynor picked up a try in Great Britain's win 20-14 win over New Zealand at the Galpharm last night.

Both Mauri Fa'asavalu and Sam Burgess scored on their Lions debuts, whilst Rob Burrow kicked four goals to give Tony Smith's men a 1-0 lead in the Gillette Test Series.

The action moves to the KC Stadium for the second test next Saturday.

CROSSMAN BECOMES A ROBIN

25/10/2007

The 24 year old joins NRL winning team-mate Clint Newton at Craven Park for 2008.

The powerful front-rower's the latest big addition in what's been a busy time for Rovers - as they prepare to push on in their second superleague season.

CAMPBELL INSPIRES AS TIGERS MAUL TYKES

23/10/2007

The youthful striker, on loan from Manchester United, ran on to a glorious early ball from the recalled Dean Windass to slide home the first just seven minutes in, then twisted and turned away from two hefty challenges to score a second on 18 minutes.

Barnsley, who did the double over City last season, were never in the match.

The Tigers had numerous chances to seal it in the second half long before sub Steve McPhee raced away in injury time to set up an easy finish for the outstanding Dean Marney.

With Jay-Jay Okocha, Caleb Folan, Nick Barmby and Ian Ashbee all missing, it proved the strength in depth now at Phil Brown's disposal, although all bar Barmby are expected to be available again for Saturday's visit of Sheffield United to the KC - the suspended Ashbee is a definite, as he has served his three-match ban.

Brown will be without Marney, however - his booking at Watford on Saturday was his fifth of the season and he is suspended for the game against the Blades.

City are now up to tenth in the table.

HORNETS STING THE TIGERS

22/10/2007

Hull City took the long trip to Hertfordshire but came back pointless despite some good chances and a spirited performances.

But it was Watford's Marlon King who capitalised on a slip by Michael Turner to out the Hornets in the lead after 20 minutes.

Fraizer Campbell inpressed on his debut and went close after being set up by Dean Windass.

At the other end Boaz Myhill was required to make a couple of fine saves to keep City in with a shout but it was the table toppers who came away the happier.

All eyes will be on the KC on Monday night to see City can regain some form in front of goal when they take on Barnsley

NEW MAN TRAVELS WITH THE TIGERS TO WATFORD

19/10/2007

Hull City travel down to Hertfordshire with a new man on the coach.

Fraizer Campbell goes straight in to the squad after joining on loan from Manchester United yesterday.

Another forward hoping to play against Watford's Caleb Folan.

The record signing's come through a week of training after a foot problem.

Jay-Jay Okocha's rated at 50-50 for the game and faces a fitness test today.

The match sees Wayne Brown return to his old stomping ground

Meanwhile Hull city showed its support for grass roots football last night at the East Riding County Football Association's annual dinner

Chairman Paul Duffen, Manager Phil Brown and Assistant Brian Horton all attended ahead of two games in three days- Watford tomorrow and Barnsley at home on Monday. You can hear both live on KCFM.

One of the highlights of the night saw Long standing servant Geoff Hanson presented with a momento of his 21 years service to the East Riding County FA.

TIGERS POUNCE ON RED DEVIL

18/10/2007

The 20 year old scored 21 goals for Warren Joyce's Royal Antwerp last season and is highly thought of at Old Trafford.

The Tigers wanted to sign Campbell back in August but Alex Ferguson rebuffed a move.

But with United out of the Carling Cup thanks to Coventry's giant killing he's come to the KC to gain some first team experiecnce.

HULL CITY PREPARE FOR WATFORD

18/10/2007

Hull City boss Phil Brown's refused to rule out bringing in new players before their trip to Watford on Saturday.

Meanwhile City striker Caleb Folan's hoping to prove his fitness ahead of the clash with the table topppers.

The million-pound-man's back in training after overcoming a foot injury.

UNLIKELY NEW SIGNING FOR HULL KR

18/10/2007

Hull KR have made an unlikely new signing.

John Prescott's now a director at the Superleauge club which sits in his East Hull constituency.

The former Deputy Prime Minister's accepted the unpaid position and hopes to improve the club's links with the community.

The Robins are also looking to increase capacity at their Craven Park home to around 12 thousand seats.

TIGERS INJURY UPDATE

16/10/2007

There's bad news on the injury front for Hull City.

Danish forward, Henrik Pedersen's gone in for minor surgery on his knee problem.

The former Bolton man shouldn't be out for too long but will miss the games against Watford and Barnsley.

Hull City midfielder, Nick Barmby's been to see a specialist today in a bid to get over his troublesome knee injury.

The former Liverpool man had surgery last month and hopes to find out when he'll be able to resume full training.

But in some good news for the Tigers, Jay Jay Okocha's back in training.

CLINT NEWTON SIGNS FOR HULL KR

16/10/2007

Hull KR have finally added Clint Newton to their squad for next season.

The aussie back-rower's signed a 2 year deal at Craven Park after his release from the NRL winning Melbourne Storm.

The Storm opted to re-sign Jeremy Smith and had to free the 26 year old due to salary cap restraints.

His team mate in Oz, Garrett Crossman, also looks close to a move to East Hull.

He's told Australian newspaper ' The Age' the deal's pretty much sealed.

HULL FC's LEE SETS SIGHTS ON 2008

16/10/2007

Hull Fc youngster Tommy Lee's hoping to learn all he can from the the Black and Whites two new signings next season.

Stand-off Adam Dykes and hooker Shaun Berrigan are confirmed for 2008 and come with big reputations.

But Lee, who can play in both positions, hopes he can still have a regular place in the side.

And the Superleague young player of the year nominee's hoping to learn some tips from his new teammates.

TIGERS IN FOR DUTCH U-21 INTERNATIONAL?

15/10/2007

Hull City are being linked this morning with a bid for under 21 dutch international, Maceo Rigters.

The 23 year old striker's currently plying his trade at Blackburn, after a spell with NAC Breda.

Rigters' scored a spectacular equaliser against England in this year's under 21s European Championship semi final.

He also slotted home in the shootout to help Holland into the final.

And if you want to ask Tigers boss Phil Brown about Rigters or anything else, don't miss Sportscall tonight. He joins Matthew Rudd from 6.15.

BAD WEEKEND FOR HULL STINGRAYS

15/10/2007

Hull Stingrays are licking their wounds after abad weekend.

They were beaten 4-1 last night by Newcastle Vipers in group B of the Challenge Cup.

That completed a miserable couple of days, with the stingrays taking a 7-1 hamering at the hands of Belfast giants on Saturday.

ROAD TO RECOVERY FOR CITY STARS

12/10/2007

Record signing Caleb Folan hopes to take the next step to recovery from his foot injury by returning to full training early next week.

The 24 year old wants to feature in Hull City's trip to table toppers Watford tomorrow week.

But Nick Barmby's off to see a specialist on Tuesday about his recovery from last month's knee surgery.

The former England international hopes to get a clear timeatable for when he can return to the squad.

Meanwhile City youngster Will Atkinson's gone on a month's loan deal to Port Vale.

The 19 year old goes straight into the Valiants squad for their game against Brighton tomorrow.

THORN FOR HULL FC?

12/10/2007

Hull FC have confirmed they're in talks with Aussie second rower Brad Thorn.

The 32 year old's had an illustrious career, winning the NRL Grand Final and playing for the All-Blacks rugby union side.

But FC aren't just relying international stars.

The under 21s' recently won their grand final and the first team's already full of Hull born talent.

BRIDGES TRANSFER SPECULATION CONTINUES

11/10/2007

Michael Bridges's future at Hull City is again the centre of much speculation this morning.

Reports suggest Carlisle are favourites to re-sign the 29 year old but Leeds and Preston are also thought to be keen.

The striker was left out the Reserves trip to Sheffield in mid-week.

GB SNUB FOR PAUL KING

11/10/2007

Hull FC prop Paul King's ready to turn his back on Great Britain to focus on his club career.

The 28 year old's been plagued by injuries and off the field problems throughout his career but has been in great form this year.

He's been overlooked for the GB squad to face New Zealand later this month.

But not getting a chance to add to his one Lions cap doesnt' bother the popular forward

HULL CITY RESERVES GO DOWN AT WEDNESDAY

10/10/2007

Hull City reserves lost 2-1 to Sheffield Wednesday last night at Hillsborough.

Francis Jeffers opened the scoring after just five minutes, but The tigers were soon on level terms thanks to Stuart Elliot's power header from Nicky Featherstone's cross.

However Wednesday made the points safe after the break, with Marcus Tudgay scoring the winner.

LOVEGROVE PENS NEW DEAL AT HULL KR

09/10/2007

Hull KR's preperations for next season have been given another boost.

Versatile Aussie, Rhys Lovegrove's penned a new 2 year deal at Craven Park.

The second rower-cum-centre made a big impression after joining from St George Illawara last season, scoring 5 tries in 8 games for the Robins last term.

Meanwhile Lovegrove's teammate Ben Fisher's been named superleague hitman of the year, after making more tackles than any other play during the season.

Hull FC's Tommy Lee was pipped to young player of the year by the Bradford Bulls' Sam Burgess

But there was one accolade for the black and whites at the Superleague awards ceremony- Richard Whiting was named Carnegie Community player of the year.

Saints' star James Roby recieved the coveted Man of Steel Award.

NEW TARGETS FOR HULL CITY

09/10/2007

Hull City hope to use their 2 week break to see players both come in and out at the KC.

City are known to be after an international striker after missing out on both Rowan Vine and Andrew Davies last week.

Michael Bridges has also been made available for a move away.

EX-TIGERS BOSS TAYLOR SACKED BY PALACE

08/10/2007

Crystal Palace have issued a brief statement to say that they have terminated Peter Taylor's contract as manager with immediate effect.

Taylor was only 18 months into the job he took on after leaving Hull City, where he won two successive promotions and then kept the Tigers in the Championship with some ease.

Supporters may regard the news as ironic, given that it was a 1-1 draw with Taylor's old club on Saturday at Selhurst Park which prompted Simon Jordan, the Palace owner, to take action.

TWO'S UP FOR THE STINGRAYS

08/10/2007

HAMILTON RETIRES FROM CHINESE GRAND PRIX

07/10/2007

He's failed to stay on the track in Shanghai and retired on lap 32.

Stewards were slow to react leaving the 22 year old struggling to move the McLaren car.

MARNEY PENALTY EARNS CITY A POINT

07/10/2007

Marney took the kick after Michael Turner had been fouled in the area by Palace defender Mark Hudson.

It was the least City's display merited, haveing dominated the match only to see Palace striker James Scowcroft head home the opener on 81 minutes.

In the first half, the impressive Marney hit the post with a long range shot while Henrik Pedersen and Bryan Hughes forced saves from Julian Speroni.

By contrast, Tigers keeper Boaz Myhill was left with little to do as Palace looked toothless in attack.

Jay Jay Okocha had been restored to the City side after his abductor muscle injury, but was withdrawn again just 15 minutes in, to be replaced by Hughes. David Livermore was also selected to replace suspended skipper Ian Ashbee, while Damien Delaney was restored to left back in the absence of illness victim Andy Dawson.

HULL CITY vs CRYSTAL PALACE: TEAM NEWS

05/10/2007

Phil Brown has fitness doubts over 5 players before City travel down to Crystal Palace.

Michael Turner and Henrik Pedersen are the latest men to fall foul of the dreaded bug, but are included in the squad.

The game also reunites Leon Cort, Stuart Green and Peter Taylor with their former employees.

WAITING GAME FOR HULL CITY

04/10/2007

Hull City are still playing the waiting game in their quest for Boro defender Andrew Davies.

Championship rivals Southampton and Norwich City are also said to be interested in the 22 year old.

But there are also rumours the centre-half was at the KC for City's defeat to Charlton on Tuesday night.

City are also waiting on the fitness of Jay-Jay Okocha after he missed the controversial defeat.

Meanwhile Tigers' Chairman Paul Duffen's in for a grilling tonight.

He'll be fielding questions from the Hull City Southbank Supporters Club in Barton.

The event starts at 8 o clcock at the Corn Exchange in Market Place.

HULL STINGRAYS IN ACTION

04/10/2007

Hull Stingrays face off against Manchester Phoenix tonight in the Elite League.

The stingrays are currently 8th, 5 points behind their oppents, and looking to bounce back after losing 4-1 to Newcastle Vipers on Saturday.

ASHBEE OFF AS ADDICKS TAKE POINTS

03/10/2007

The game had become tense and ugly after two seemingly identical fouls on the goalkeepers produced different decisions from the referee.

Dean Windass challenged Nicky Weaver to a high ball and headed down for Bryan Hughes - replacing muscle injury victim Jay Jay Okocha - to fire home against his old club, only for referee Mr Taylor to blow up for a foul after Weaver stayed on the ground.

But on 41 minutes, a goal was given when City keeper Boaz Myhill was challenged by two Charlton players to a long ball, and Luke Varney prodded it in as Myhill stay on the ground.

Shortly afterwards, Ashbee vigorously tackled Lloyd Sam who reacted. Ashbee got a straight red card for the tackle and Sam for retaliation. Ashbee was seen to exchange words with ex-City loanee Danny Mills, now back at Charlton, and occupants of the Charlton technical area as he headed for the tunnel.

The second half remained tense as City pursued an equaliser with little luck. As more men were pushed forward in pursuit of a goal, Charlton managed to exploit the gaps left at the back, and Chris Iwelumo - scorer of four goals for Colchester in a 5-1 win over the Tigers last season - steered a shot past Myhill in the 89th minute, cueing wild celebrations on the Charlton bench.

Immediately, sub Steve McPhee swiped home a clever shot from a Hughes centre - his first League goal for the Tigers after two years of trying - but despite five minutes of injury time which was prolonged further by more injuries, City couldn't equalise.

Afterwards, Phil Brown questioned Charlton's sportsmanship during a live interview on KCFM. Hear what the City manager felt about the defeat on today's sports bulletins.

City survived the stomach bug scare which engulfed several members of the first team, with Ashbee and Richard Garcia able to play despite feeling the symptoms in the previous 24 hours. The training ground has been closed as a temporary and precautionary measure.

Ashbee is now banned for three matches for violent conduct, starting with Saturday's trip to London to face Crystal Palace, managed by former Tigers boss Peter Taylor and featuring ex-City stars Leon Cort and Stuart Green. The captain's absence will almost certainly mean a starting role for David Livermore in the City midfield, while centre back Wayne Brown will wear the armband.

HULL FC REMAIN TIGHT LIPPED ON SIGNINGS

02/10/2007

Hull Fc have refused to comment on the names of the players they're targetting on for the 2008 season.

The Black-&-Whites have been linked with ambitious bids for Jamie Peacock and Fuifui Moimoi.

Peter Sharp has already confirmed he's looking for at least 2 new players.

COLES HEADS FOR HARTLEPOOL

02/10/2007

Danny Coles has joined League One side Hartlepool United on a loan deal, hooking up with his old Bristol City boss Danny Wilson.

The centre back has had a wretched time at the KC Stadium since joining from the Ashton Gate club just over two years ago - suffering a cruciate ligament injury within weeks of his arrival, and then enduring some poor displays following his comeback under Phil Brown, culminating in some high-profile errors in the opening game of the season against Plymouth.

He has not played since that day and becomes the second reserve centre back to leave the club on loan, following Sam Collins' temporary switch to Swindon last week.

Out of favour striker Michael Bridges is also up for grabs, with Grimsby Town and his former club Leeds United reputedly interested in securing his services short-term.

Brown, meanwhile, is known to be talking to Birmingham forward Rowan Vine, who has struggled for games at St Andrews since joining for a seven-figure fee from Luton last season.

Also in his sights is Middlesbrough defender Andrew Davies, who could join with a view to a permanent deal being struck in January's transfer window.

If deals both either or both players can be struck prior to 5pm on Tuesday, then they will be eligible to play in City's game against Charlton in the Championship.

RULE ON KCFM

01/10/2007

It's a packed line-up and you can ask about Hull FC's 2007 campaign, new players, and his ambitions for the club.

HULL FC ALREADY LOOKING TO NEXT YEAR

01/10/2007

This year's superleague challenge might be over for Hull FC, but Head coach Peter Sharp's already looking to next year.

After the playoff defeat to Wigan on Saturday, Sharp revealed to KCFM he's looking to sign both a utility back and a forward.

And he believes that two players already joining the club- Adam Dykes and Shaun Berrigan- will make them even stronger for the new campaign.

HULL HELL AS WIGAN WIN SEMI

30/09/2007

Peter Sharp's men led 14-10 at half time, although it had been Wigan in early command, with Pat Richards scoring a try and goaling twice before Hull got into the match.

Gareth Raynor pulled points back with a try and then Richard Horne scored his 100th career touchdown, with Danny Tickle's extras dragging the game back in Hull's favour.

Penalties for either side made it 14-10 at the half time siren, but it was the Warriors who took control in the second half, with Gareth Hock and Liam Colbon scoring tries, woith Richards adding one conversion and then a crucial drop goal.

Raynor scored a late try and Hull laid siege to the Wigan line in the final three minutes, forcing the visitors into drop outs, but it wasn't to be.

Wigan now play Leeds for the right to face St Helens in the grand final.

PEDERSEN PAIR TAKES TIGERS TO VICTORY

29/09/2007

The visitors were the brighter side in the early stages, hitting the post twice through Tommy Miller and Owen Garvan, and City's defence rode their luck.

But against the run of play, the Tigers snatched an 11th minute lead when Pedersen, making his full League debut for the club, rose unmarked to head home a Jay Jay Okocha cross.

Then, in a sweeping move involving a reverse pass from Okocha and a fine through ball from fit again striker Dean Windass, Pedersen finished off with a clinical low shot.

Central defender Wayne Brown flicked home another Okocha cross for his first Tigers goal to increase the lead, although Ipswich made sure the second half was worth playing when Dan Harding fired home a long range drive right on the whistle.

City created the most chances in the second half, with substitutes Bryan Hughes and David Livermore both heading into the side netting, while Richard Garcia and Dean Marney went close with shots.

Manager Phil Brown recalled Andy Dawson to the left back role, relegating Damien Delaney to the bench and ending the last ever-present record of City's season.

Two former managers loom on the horizon now for City - Brown's predecessor Phil Parkinson comes to the KC as assistant manager of Charlton Athletic on Tuesday night, then the Tigers travel to London on Saturday to face Crystal Palace, managed by double promotion-winning manager Peter Taylor.