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David Meyler has parted company with Hull City

David Meyler confirms he's leaving Hull City

Republic of Ireland international David Meyler has said his goodbyes at Hull City after the midfielder's contract expired at the end of the season.

Soccer • 09 May 18

Willian of Chelsea fires home the opening goal

FA Cup: Chelsea stroll past Hull, Leicester edge Blades

Last season's FA Cup runners-up Chelsea struck four times before the break to crush second-tier Hull City 4-0 and stroll into the quarter-finals at Stamford Bridge on Friday, while Leicester City also reached the last eight after a 1-0 win over Sheffield United.

Soccer • 16 Feb 18

Ryan Mason is still some way from a return to action

Mason waiting for skull to fuse before return to action

Hull City midfielder Ryan Mason remains committed to resuming his playing career but insists he will have to wait for his skull to completely fuse before returning to action.

Soccer • 03 Oct 17

Will Keane has signalled his intent to play for Ireland

Keane happy to see namesake Will declare for Ireland

Roy Keane has welcomed the news that Hull City striker Will Keane wants to be considered for Ireland international selection.

Soccer • 29 Aug 17

Leonid Slutsky has been tasked with leading Hull back to the Premier League

Hull appoint ex-Russia boss Slutsky

Hull have announced the appointment of Leonid Slutsky as their new head coach.

Soccer • 09 Jun 17

Wilfried Zaha set Palace on their way to victory

Relegation picture clear as Crystal as Hull go down

Hull have been relegated from the Premier League after a 4-0 defeat away to Crystal Palace.

Soccer • 14 May 17

Brian Lenihan will be staying on Humberside next year

Brian Lenihan signs new Hull City contract

Hull's Irish defender Brian Lenihan has signed a new one-year deal with the club.

Soccer • 09 May 17

Fabio Borini celebrates his leveller for Sunderland

Premier League round-up: Borini snatches late point

Spurs keep up the heat, while Sunderland and Crystal Palace bag precious points in battle against the drop.

Soccer • 15 Apr 17

David Meyler has been used sparingly by Hull manager Marco Silva recently

Meyler ruled out for the season with knee injury

Republic of Ireland international David Meyler will play no further part in Hull's attempt to avoid relegation from the Premier League after suffering a season-ending medial knee ligament injury.

Soccer • 14 Apr 17

Man City get back to winning ways against Hull

Manchester City ended a run of four Premier League games without a win by easing to a comfortable 3-1 victory over relegation-threatened Hull.

Soccer • 08 Apr 17

Hull haul back Boro to climb out of drop zone

Hull City kept alive their bid to avoid relegation after coming from behind to beat Middlesbrough 4-2 in the Premier League on Wednesday and pile more pressure on their beleaguered rivals.

Soccer • 05 Apr 17

Abel Hernandez and Oumar Niasse celebrate at KCOM Stadium

Premier League: Wins for Hull, Bournemouth and Everton

Substitute Oumar Niasse struck twice in the second half as Hull gave a huge boost to their Premier League survival hopes with a 2-1 win over fellow strugglers Swansea.

Soccer • 11 Mar 17

Liverpool were again frustrated by a packed defence

Defeat at Hull continues Liverpool's 2017 freefall

Liverpool's calamitous freefall in 2017 continued with a shocking 2-0 defeat at Hull City which may have put a final nail into their Premier League title hopes.

Soccer • 04 Feb 17

Spot the ball...Marcus Rashford misses a chance to hand Manchester United the lead against Hull

United unable to break down struggling Hull

Manchester United failed to capitalise on their top-four rivals' struggles as rejuvenated Hull left Old Trafford with a hard-fought 0-0 draw.

Soccer • 01 Feb 17

$Ryan Mason admits that he feels lucky to be alive after fracturing his skull$

Ryan Mason says he feels 'lucky to be alive'

Hull midfielder Ryan Mason admits he feels lucky to be alive after his horror head injury.

Soccer • 31 Jan 17

$Ryan Mason is out of hospital after suffering a fractured skull$

Ryan Mason released from hospital

Hull midfielder Ryan Mason has been released from hospital eight days after fracturing his skull, the Premier League club have announced.

Soccer • 30 Jan 17

United will meet Southampton in the final

Man United edge past spirited Hull for final spot

Manchester United reached the EFL Cup final despite making a meal of a straightforward-looking clash against Hull and losing their 17-match unbeaten run in the process.

Soccer • 27 Jan 17

Ryan Mason had a clash of heads with Gary Cahill

Mason family thank well-wishers

Ryan Mason's family has thanked well-wishers for their support following a "traumatic 24 hours" after the Hull midfielder underwent surgery on a fractured skull on Sunday.

Soccer • 23 Jan 17

Livermore spent two and a half years at Hull City

West Brom sign Jake Livermore from Hull City

West Bromwich Albion have confirmed the signing of Jake Livermore on a four-and-a-half year deal from Hull City for an undisclosed fee.

Soccer • 20 Jan 17

Abel Hernandez slotted home Hull's second goal

Hull bag priceless win against Bournemouth

Abel Hernandez struck twice as Hull beat Bournemouth 3-1 to secure their first Premier League win since early November and climb off the foot of the table.

Soccer • 14 Jan 17

David Meyler could feature for Hull at Old Trafford

Mourinho keen to continue EFL Cup love affair

Jose Mourinho has pledged to give Manchester United's EFL Cup semi-final against Hull everything, despite this weekend's mouth-watering clash with Liverpool looming large.

Soccer • 10 Jan 17

Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba are set to return for the first-leg clash

Mourinho set to recall big guns for EFL semi-final

Jose Mourinho has vowed to recall some of Manchester United's stars for the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final against Hull at Old Trafford.

Soccer • 09 Jan 17

Marco Silva began his coaching career with Estoril in 2011

Hull City confirm appointment of Marco Silva

Hull City have confirmed the appointment of Marco Silva as the club's new head coach.

Soccer • 05 Jan 17

Gary Rowett brought stability to a Birmingham side he inherited in disarray

Rowett installed as favourite for Hull job

Hull will continue the search for their next manager after Mike Phelan left the club late on Tuesday night, with former Birmingham manager Gary Rowett the favourite to land the post.

Soccer • 04 Jan 17

Gareth McAuley climbs highest for Hull's second

Baggies hit back to down Hull

West Bromwich Albion hit back from a goal down to beat Hull City 3-1 on Monday as second-half goals by Chris Brunt, Gareth McAuley and James Morrison piled on the misery for Mike Phelan's struggling side.

Soccer • 02 Jan 17