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Egan 'looking forward to future' after moving to Hull

Republic of Ireland centre-half John Egan has moved from Burnley to fellow Championship side Hull City for an undisclosed fee.

Soccer • 03 Feb

Matt Crooks (L) celebrates Hull's opener

Hull shock promotion-chasing Sheffield United

Hull stunned Sky Bet Championship promotion-chasers Sheffield United with a 3-0 win at Bramall Lane to climb out of the bottom three.

Soccer • 24 Jan

Will Jarvis is Shelbourne's leading goalscorer

Huge blow for Shels as Jarvis is recalled by Hull City

Shelbourne have been hit with a considerable blow for the title run-in as Will Jarvis has been recalled by parent club Hull City from his loan spell.

Soccer • 06 Aug 24

Connolly in the wars as Hull felled by Norwich

Aaron Connolly went off injured following a shuddering collision with opposing goalkeeper Angus Gunn as Hull City were beaten 2-1 at home by Norwich City.

Soccer • 13 Jan 24

Ireland forward Aaron Connolly was a second-half substitute for Hull

Championship wrap: Hull back in the play-off spots

Jaden Philogene inspired Hull's Rotherham rout as the Tigers climbed back into the Championship's top six.

Soccer • 28 Nov 23

Aaron Connolly netted late on to earn a share of the spoils

Hull boss lavishes praise on 'leader' Connolly

Head coach Liam Rosenior challenged Aaron Connolly to maintain his promising early-season form after his equaliser earned Hull a late 1-1 draw at home to Coventry.

Soccer • 15 Sep 23

Aaron Connolly celebrates with team-mate Tyler Morton after his equaliser

Connolly on the mark to rescue a point for Hull

Aaron Connolly's brilliant late header earned Hull a 1-1 draw at home to Coventry in the Championship.

Soccer • 15 Sep 23

Aaron Connolly - pictured on loan at Hull last season - made 45 Premier League appearances for Brighton

Connolly makes permanent switch to Hull City

Liam Rosenior believes Republic of Ireland international Aaron Connolly can fulfil his potential at Hull after joining the Championship side from Brighton on a one-year deal.

Soccer • 03 Aug 23

Kian Leavy (left) has turned down Shelbourne for St Patrick's Athletic

LOI transfers: Shels 'surprised' as Leavy joins Pat's

St Patrick's Athletic have announced the permanent signing of Kian Leavy with Shelbourne expressing their surprise at his departure.

Soccer • 06 Jul 23

Dundalk's owners claim they are not actively seeking investment, but are open to approaches due to the need to improve facilities and compete with the top two clubs

Dundalk confirm Hull takeover off the table

Dundalk have confirmed that the possible takeover of the club by the owner of English side Hull City is off.

Soccer • 28 Feb 23

Hull City are seeking to take a controlling stake in Dundalk

Dundalk insist 'no deal agreed' amid Hull takeover talk

Dundalk's owners insist that "no deal has been agreed" with any investors amid speculation that Hull City were on the brink of taking a controlling stake in the club.

Soccer • 24 Feb 23

Connolly sustained the foot injury against Stoke on Saturday

Connolly set to remain sidelined as Hull visit Preston

Republic of Ireland international Aaron Connolly is set to remain sidelined by a foot injury with the on-loan Hull City forward a significant doubt for this weekend's Championship action.

Soccer • 16 Feb 23

Championship wrap: Birthday boy Connolly bags brace

Aaron Connolly scored twice on his 23rd birthday to help end Hull's near four-month wait for a home win in the 3-0 victory against QPR.

Soccer • 28 Jan 23

Aaron Connolly in action for Ireland against Portugal in 2021

Aaron Connolly completes loan move to Hull City

Aaron Connolly has returned to England after signing a loan move to Championship side Hull City.

Soccer • 06 Jan 23

Aaron Connolly is returning to England with Hull City

Connolly set to depart Venezia for Hull City loan

Republic of Ireland international Aaron Connolly is set to join English Championship side Hull City on loan.

Soccer • 03 Jan 23

Sammie Szmodics got the only goal at Ewood

Championship wrap: Szmodics hits Blackburn winner

Sammie Szmodics go the only goal for Blackburn Rovers in their 1-0 win at home to Hull City, a result that moves them up to second in the Championship table.

Soccer • 29 Oct 22

Hull sack manager just hours before Luton clash

Hull have parted company with manager Shota Arveladze hours before their Championship clash with Luton.

Soccer • 30 Sep 22

Transfers: Chelsea closing in on £70m Fofana deal

Chelsea are closing in on the £70m (€82.4m) signing of Leicester defender Wesley Fofana.

Soccer • 30 Aug 22

Derry City have lured back David Parkhouse

Flores signs for Hull City, Parkhouse back at Derry

Hull City have signed midfielder Jordan Flores after the midfielder's contract expired at Dundalk.

Soccer • 13 Jan 21

Dejan Stojanovic of Middlesbrough shows his frustration about the late goal

Late Wilks strike lifts Hull out of relegation zone

Mallik Wilks' stoppage-time strike secured Hull a remarkable first win since New Year's Day as Neil Warnock's Middlesbrough somehow conspired to lose this huge match in the Sky Bet Championship relegation battle.

Soccer • 02 Jul 20

Leeds' Tyler Roberts celebrates scoring his side's fourth goal with Ben White

Leeds take another step towards promotion at Hull

Leeds United made it four Championship wins in a row by beating Hull City to tighten their grip on the final automatic promotion place.

Soccer • 29 Feb 20

Chelsea's Fikayo Tomori scores his side's second goal

Tomori header edges Chelsea past plucky Tigers

Chelsea secured safe passage to the FA Cup fifth round as Fikayo Tomori's header helped end his former club Hull's hopes of an upset.

Soccer • 25 Jan 20

Sean McLoughlin will link up with Irishman Jim Goodwin at St Mirren

New Hull signing McLoughlin goes on loan to St Mirren

Sean McLoughlin has moved to St Mirren on loan just days after completing a switch to Hull from Cork City.

Soccer • 02 Aug 19

McLoughlin has signed a three-year deal at the KCOM Stadium

Cork City confirm departure of Seán McLoughlin to Hull

Cork City have confirmed that Seán McLoughlin has departed the club, moving to Championship side Hull City on a three-year deal. Elsewhere, St Patrick's Athletic have signed Glen McAuley after he was released by Liverpool last month.

Soccer • 26 Jul 19

Sean McLoughlin has been monitored by a number of clubs

Hull City set to snap up Cork defender Sean McLoughlin

Sean McLoughlin will be confirmed as a Hull City player by the end of this week after the Championship club agreed a fee with Cork City for the in-demand defender.

Soccer • 23 Jul 19