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Mike Phelan's Hull entertain Arsenal on Saturday

Phelan mulling over Hull contract offer

Hull City's interim manager Mike Phelan has been offered a permanent job with the Premier League club but is yet to decide whether to accept.

Soccer • 16 Sep 16

Leicester players leave the field dejected following defeat

Hull stun champions Leicester in league opener

Leicester City's Premier League title defence got off to a terrible start as they were beaten 2-1 at promoted Hull City, who shrugged off an injury crisis to shock the champions on the opening day of the new season today.

Soccer • 13 Aug 16

Meyler pessimistic for Hull survival

Republic of Ireland midfielder David Meyler admits manager-less Premier League newcomers Hull face a tough survival battle, claiming "it will be some story" if they avoid relegation.

Soccer • 05 Aug 16

Hull City's Andrew Robertson scores his side's third goal

Hull hammer Derby to put one foot in final

Derby's Irish contingent of Cyrus Christie, Richard Keogh and Jeff Hendrick have it all to do if they want to play in the Premier League next season after a first-leg 3-0 home defeat to Hull in the Championship play-offs.

Soccer • 14 May 16

Wilfried Bony celebrates scoring the game's opening goal

De Bruyne brace shakes off stubborn Hull

Manchester City booked their place in the Capital One Cup semi-finals, but the 4-1 scoreline flattered them somewhat against Championship side Hull.

Soccer • 01 Dec 15

Moses Odubajo of Hull is challenged by Leicester's Marc Albrighton

Jakupovic the spot-kick hero for Hull

Hull reached the League Cup quarter-finals for the first time in their history after overcoming Barclays Premier League high-fliers Leicester on penalties.

Soccer • 27 Oct 15

Paul McShane left Hull at the end of last season

Reading confirm Paul McShane signing

Reading have confirmed that Paul McShane has signed a three-year deal with the club.

Soccer • 02 Jul 15

Paul McShane will not be adding to his 136 appearances for Hull

Paul McShane set to leave Hull

Republic of Ireland defender Paul McShane is set to leave Hull after seven years with the club.

Soccer • 28 May 15

Will Robbie Brady be on the move this summer?

Steve Bruce expects Hull exodus after relegation

Steve Bruce expects several of his players will want to leave Hull following their relegation to the Sky Bet Championship - and there is no guarantee he will stay at the club either.

Soccer • 25 May 15

Danny Rose celebrates scoring Spurs' second goal at White Hart Lane

Hull on brink of relegation after loss to Spurs

Hull's survival hopes were left hanging by a thread as Tottenham boosted their chances of Europa League qualification with a comfortable 2-0 victory at White Hart Lane.

Soccer • 16 May 15

Hull suspend midfielder Livermore

Hull City have suspended midfielder Jake Livermore after he tested positive for cocaine, it has been reported today.

Soccer • 15 May 15

Too little too late as Burnley win at Hull but were also relegated as results elsewhere sealed their fate

Burnley bow out of Premier League with win at Hull

Danny Ings' second-half winner was not enough to save Burnley from relegation out of the Barclays Premier League - and opponents Hull are now favourites to follow after this perilous defeat.

Soccer • 09 May 15

Impressive Arsenal sweep Hull aside

Alexis Sanchez tormented Hull as Arsenal stepped up their drive for their highest finish in the Barclays Premier League for 10 years.

Soccer • 05 May 15

Michael Dawson's goal helped Hull City to a 1-0 win over Liverpool

Hull not safe yet, warns Steve Bruce

Hull captain Michael Dawson jumped high to head a vital winner over Liverpool on Tuesday night but boss Steve Bruce warned his players to keep their feet firmly on the ground after the 1-0 victory.

Soccer • 29 Apr 15

Liverpool claim nothing from trip to Hull

Michael Dawson's first-half header sunk woeful Liverpool at the KC Stadium and lifted Hull to the brink of Barclays Premier League safety.

Soccer • 29 Apr 15

Andy Johnson of Crystal Palace tangles with Hull's James Chester at the front post

Hull secure vital away win at Palace

Dame N'Doye's second-half brace handed Hull a vital chink of light in their Premier League survival bid, as Steve Bruce's men won 2-0 at Crystal Palace.

Soccer • 25 Apr 15

Swansea City's French striker Bafetimbi Gomis (no. 18) scores the Swans' second goal

David Meyler sees red as Swansea sink Hull

Hull failed to ease their relegation fears as Swansea closed in on their best-ever Barclays Premier League points total with a 3-1 win at the Liberty Stadium.

Soccer • 04 Apr 15

Elmohamady shoots past Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to score Hull's first goal

Loic Remy strikes to hand Chelsea win at Hull

Chelsea moved further clear at the top of the Premier League table with a 3-2 victory away at Hull.

Soccer • 22 Mar 15

Assem Allam wants club renamed Hull Tigers

Hull owner Allam declares club still 'up for sale'

Hull owner Assem Allam has repeated his threat to sell the club if the English FA fails to ratify his bid to change their name.

Soccer • 18 Mar 15

Hull free to reapply for name change

Hull City will be able to make another bid to change their name to Hull Tigers after an arbitration panel set aside the Football Association's decision to reject the name change.

Soccer • 16 Mar 15

Mark Schwarzer punches the ball clear of Dame N'Doye of Hull and Ritchie De Laet

Leicester unable to beat 10-man Hull

Bottom club Leicester failed to see off Hull after Tom Huddlestone's sending-off handed them a huge opportunity at the King Power Stadium.

Soccer • 14 Mar 15

Gus Poyet charged by FA over Hull bust-up

Sunderland head coach Gus Poyet has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association after his touchline bust-up with Hull boss Steve Bruce.

Soccer • 05 Mar 15

Steve Bruce and Gus Poyet attempted to play down their touchline row

Steve Bruce and Gus Poyet play down spat

Steve Bruce and Gus Poyet both attempted to downplay their touchline spat after an ill-tempered 1-1 draw between Hull and Sunderland.

Soccer • 04 Mar 15

Hull manager Steve Bruce is held back by the assistant referee as he and Sunderland manager Gus Poyet argue

Sparks fly as Hull and Sunderland share the points

Steve Bruce and Gus Poyet were involved in a furious touchline exchange as relegation rivals Hull and Sunderland drew a bitter encounter 1-1.

Soccer • 03 Mar 15

Robbie Brady will miss the next six weeks

Robbie Brady out for six weeks with calf injury

Hull midfielder Robbie Brady will miss six weeks with a calf injury that is also set to rule him out of Ireland’s Euro 2016 qualifier against Poland at the end of this month.

Soccer • 03 Mar 15