Following an action-packed opening weekend in the Premier League, Rick Edwards welcomes The Telegraph’s Northern Football Writer Luke Edwards and former Southampton and QPR forward Charlie Austin to review the key moments. Hull Assistant Head Coach Dean Holden also joins the discussion, sharing his thoughts on the victory over Manchester United after nine years outside […]
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Hull managed only nine league goals from dead-ball situations last season, matching the lowest total in the Championship. However, two such goals inside the opening 21 minutes secured a memorable win over Manchester United on Saturday. The visitors endured a dreadful opening to their campaign. Michael Carrick had warned beforehand that the contest would be […]
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The Tigers fielded a balanced combination of established EFL players and recent arrivals in their opening fixture. Just three of the club’s 11 summer recruits were named in the starting line-up. They included the two biggest signings, Greece goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis and Senegalese defender Mendy, who together cost more than £20m. Sweden winger Elliot Stroud […]
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Michael Carrick insists he will keep a measured perspective, although he has demanded a better display after Manchester United opened their campaign with a 2-0 loss at Hull. It was United’s fourth opening-day defeat in seven years, with Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy capitalising on weak set-piece defending. The United head coach remained composed in […]
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Konstantinos Tzolakis: Produced an outstanding one-handed stop to keep out Mbeumo’s angled effort and confidently dealt with high deliveries. An excellent debut. 8. Lewie Coyle (off 70): His early deep delivery toward McBurnie from the right wing-back channel showed Hull’s intention to threaten from wide positions. 7. Semi Ajayi (off 63): Reacted quickly to fire […]
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On a warm spring bank holiday, Sergej Jakirovic stood on the balcony of Hull City Hall and celebrated the club’s remarkable promotion to the Premier League with 40,000 jubilant fans. “My only objective before the campaign was to keep the team in the Championship, and I did not achieve it. Instead, we are heading to […]
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Hull City have completed the transfers of English attacker Joe Gelhardt from Leeds and French midfielder Lucas Gourna-Douath from Red Bull Salzburg, with both fees remaining undisclosed. Gelhardt has agreed to a four-year contract that includes an option for an additional year, while Gourna-Douath has signed a five-year deal with the Tigers. The two newcomers […]
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Hull City have completed the transfer of centre-back Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano in a record-breaking deal for the club. The 21-year-old defender has agreed to a five-year contract that includes the possibility of an additional season. Although the exact fee was not disclosed, the club confirmed that it exceeds the £20m plus bonuses recently […]
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Premier League newcomers Hull City have completed the signing of Greek goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis from Olympiacos for a record-breaking club fee. The 23-year-old has agreed to a five-year deal with the Tigers. While the clubs have not disclosed the transfer fee, the deal is reportedly worth approximately £20m, with additional payments potentially included. Hull’s previous […]
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