Hull City News: Hull Set Deadline For New Manager As Tony Mowbray Emerges As Favourite

Hull City have set a deadline of Friday for announcing a new manager to replace Phil Brown at the KC Stadium. Hull have spent the last week finalising their shortlist for the vacant managerial post and hope to name their man by the weekend. Mowbray, Sheffield Utd. coach Gary Speed, Paul Hart and Cardiff boss Dave Jones are all reported to be on that shortlist. However, the interest in Hart is thought to have lessened somewhat. Hull want to have a manager in place in time for pre-season training on the 1st of July

Hull City News: Wolves Seal Stephen Hunt Signing For Undisclosed Fee

Wolves have completed the signing of Hull City and Republic Of Ireland winger Stephen Hunt. The transfer was completed over the weekend after Hunt had completed his medical and he has put pen to paper on a three year deal with a fee rumoured to be around £3.5 million. The transfer brings to a close Wolves' long pursuit of Hunt having failed with three bids during the January transfer window. Hunt is the second Hull City player to join Wolves back in the Premier League following Steven Mouyokolo's move to Molineux on Friday. Hull are believed to have recieved around £5.5 million for the pair as was reported by Hull City AFC Central here last Thursday. Hull City AFC Central would like to thank Stephen Hunt for his time at Hull and wish him all the best at his new club.
Hunt had this to say about his stint at Hull City:

"I'd like to say thanks to Hull for being so understanding with the deal. I had a good year there and I'd like to wish them all the best,"

"I scored a few goals there and had a good tally of six up until February. I was gutted to miss the last two or three months of the season.

"I was really enjoying my football and I'd like to wish Hull all the best."

Hull City Official eBay Shop: Signed Steven Mouyokolo City Shirt

A number of new items have been added to the Hull City Official eBay Shop including a signed 09/10 home shirt that has Mouyokolo's squad number, name and Premier League badges.
Also up for grabs is a 09/10 home shirt signed by the Hull City squad. Both shirts come complete with Certificates of Authenticity.
Also available is a branding board featuring Michael Turner and Caleb Folan modelling our playing kit for the 2008/09 season.
Check out the auction site below and help out a good cause.

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Tigers-Memorabilia

Trip Down Memory Lane #2

Our Trip Down Memory Lane this week takes us back to the 1996/1997 with a great double from Tigers favourite Warren Joyce in a 3-0 victory over Brighton. Thanks as always to TigeTubeAmberNectar for the clip. Enjoy!

Hull City News: Hull Renew Interest In Alan Curbishley

A number of national papers are reporting that Hull City are once again interested in bringing Alan Curbishley to the KC Stadium. Curbishley has now emerged as Hull's No. 1 target and owner Russell Bartlett is confident he can pursuade him to leave London where he has spent his entire managerial career. Curbishley has not taken charge of a team since leaving West Ham Utd. in 2008. The Tigers have also been linked with Paul Hart and Dave Jones but Bartlett is keen on recruiting a manager that will not come with a compensation fee to pay

Hull City News: Wolves On Brink Of £3 Million Stephen Hunt Transfer

Wolves are reported to be putting the finishing touches to a deal that will see Hull City star Stephen Hunt join Steven Mouyokolo at Molineux next season. Mouyokolo arrived at Wolves yesterday and Hunt is expected to follow him in a £5.5 million double swoop just as Hull City AFC Central had reported here on Thursday. Negotiations took much longer than usual as a compromise had to be reached because Wolves were not prepared to pay anything near Hull's valuation. This is due to the fact that Hunt is not expected to be fully fit until October at the earliest after breaking his foot in February. Hull City AFC Central will be the first to let you know if/when the Hunt deal is confirmed 100%

Hull City News: Bournemouth Manager Eddie Howe Emerges As Shock Hull City Target

Bournemouth Manager Eddie Howe has emerged as a shock contender for the vacant managerial post at Hull City according to skysports.com. Howe is regarded as one of the best young managers around following his success in guiding Bournemouth to promotion to League One on a shoe-string budget. These are exactly the qualities that Hull will be looking given their poor financial state. 
Bournemouth have already made moves to ward off potential suitors for Howe by tying him down to a new contract earlier this summer.

Hull City News: Wolves Complete Signing Of Steven Mouyokolo For Undisclosed Fee

Wolves have completed their third transfer of the close season with the signing of Hull City defender Steven Mouyokolo for and undisclosed fee. Hull City AFC Central had reported here yesterday that Wolves were close to securing Mouyokolo and Stephen Hunt's signatures in a double deal worth £6 million. However, with Wolves facing plenty of competiton from other clubs for Hunt they have moved quickly to secure the services of Mouyokolo for a rumoured fee of around £2.5 million. Mouyokolo has signed a 4 year deal at Molineux with the option of a 5th year. Mouyokolo spent one season at Hull and his impressive displays in the second half of the season attracted interest from many of the clubs in the lower half of the table. Hull City AFC Central would like to thank Steven Mouyokolo for his time at Hull and wish him all the best at his new club.
Mouyokolo had this to say about the move:

"I'm very excited and very happy," he said. "It was important for me to try and stay in the Premier League because I enjoyed last season, even though it was disappointing that Hull were relegated.

"I'm delighted to be staying in the league and even more so at a club with such history like Wolves.

"As soon as I knew they were interested it was always going to be a move which really appealed to me.

"I've heard a lot of good things about Mick McCarthy and have enjoyed talking to him - I'm looking forward to working with him and improving my game."

Hull City News: Cardiff Boss Dave Jones Top Of Hull City Managerial Shortlist

Cardiff Boss Dave Jones is reported to be top of Hull City's shortlist to take over the mangerial reigns at the KC Stadium from Phil Brown. It was reported that because of Hull's financial problems that only managers who were not attached to clubs would be considered. However, sources are suggesting that owner Russel Bartlett has assured Director of Football Operations; Adam Pearson that there is money available to secure a new manager purely for footballing reasons. Bartlett is prepared to pay Jones's £750,000 a year wages but would not be in a position to pay compensation to Cardiff City. It seems as though Hull are hoping that Jone's relationship with the club's new Malaysian owners will detoriate even further and that he will be replaced, eliminating the compensation barrier. However, Paul Hart still remains the favourite to take over the Hull City post even if Dave Jones is the club's preferred option.

Hull City News: Steve Cotterill Out Of Running For Hull Post With Portsmouth Appointment

Steve Cotterill is now officially out of the running for the the vacant Hull City managerial post after being officially announced as the new manager of cash-strapped Portsmouth. Cotterill had already been interviewed for the job at the KC Stadium but he was reluctant to relocate his family from their Christchurch home in the south. Portsmouth were a much better prospect location-wise for Cotterill and the fact that he wanted to remain in the south seems to have been the decisive factor in his choice of club.

Signed Framed Shirts In Tiger Leisure

Tiger Leisure has a limited number of signed framed home shirts from the 2009/10 season available to buy in store.
These make ideal keepsakes or fantastic gifts for any Tigers fan. They come with a Certificate of Authenticity and are priced at £165.
There is also a limited number of unframed signed home shirts available if you wish to pick your own frame, priced £100. With Father's Day coming up soon one of these shirts would make an ideal gift!

Hull City News: Hull Set To Name Hart As New Manager

Paul Hart looks set to be named manager of Hull City in the next few days according to mirrorfootball.co.uk. Steve Cotterill had also been interviewed for the vacant post at the KC Stadium but he would prefer a move to fellow relegated club Portsmouth as they are situated closer to his Christchurch home. Whoever the new manager will be, they won't be hired until Hull can agree a deal with their creditors.

Hull City News: Crystal Palace Out Of Chase For Hart

The chances of Paul Hart becoming the next manager of Hull City increased today with the news that former Scotland boss George Burley has been announced as the manager of Crystal Palace. Palace were thought to be Hull's main competition in the race to Hart's signature and the odds will certainly have shortened on Hart being named the nest boss at the KC Stadium now that Palace are out of the running.

Hull City News Update: Reports Suggest Hunt And Mouyokolo At Wolves Training Ground

Further reports are surfacing from the Wolves camp that both Steven Mouyokolo and Stephen Hunt are at the Wolves training ground putting the finishing touches to their moves. A fee of around £5.5-£6 million is the figure that is being suggested with that consisting of £2.5 million for Mouyokolo and £3.5 million for Hunt. Check back here at Hull City AFC Central for any further updates.

Hull City News: 2010/2011 Fixture List Announced

The fixture list for the 2010/2011season was announced today with Hull starting the new season with a home match against Swansea. A few highlights include both the Leeds Utd derbys taking place midweek with a Yorkshire derby with Sheffield Utd. to look forward to on Boxing Day. Hull will finish their season with an away trip to Bristol City. You can check out the full fixture list on the OWS by clicking on the link below:

http://www.hullcityafc.net/page/Fixtures?WT.mc_id=fixrel1011

Hull City News: Wolves Rumoured To Complete Double Steven Swoop

There are reports surfacing that suggest that Wolves are close to finalising a double swoop for Hull City stars; Stephen Hunt and Steven Mouyokolo. Wolves have been chasing Hunt for quite some time having failed with numerous bids during the last January transfer window, with the final bid reported to be £5 million. With Hull in such a dire financial position Wolves look set to finalise a bargain deal for both players. Hull City AFC Central will keep you posted on any developments.

Hull City News: Steve Cotterill Emerges As City Managerial Candidate

Hull are reported to be trying to hijack Portsmouth's bid to appoint Steve Cotterill as their new manager. Hull want to have a new manager in charge at the KC Stadium by the middle of next week. Hull have already held talks with Cotterill according to sources in the north. Cotterill is one of the favourite candidates to fill the manager's post at the KC Stadium along with Paul Hart. Do you think Cotterill is the right man for Hull? Leave a comment and let us know what you think.

Hull City News: Wolves Enter Race To Sign Mouyokolo

Wolves are planning to scupper Stoke's bid and bring Mouyokolo to Molineux according to www.mirrorfootball.co.uk. Stoke are planning a £3.75 million bid that will also involve Ibrahima Sonko returning to the KC Stadium. Unless Wolves are also including a player exchange as part of the deal Hull would be looking for a higher fee than that offered by Stoke.

Hull City News: Hull City 2010/2011 Season Tickets Now On General Sale

Book your seat at the KC Stadium for the 2010/2011 season! With a number of Yorkshire Derbys to look forward to next season including the grudge match with arch rivals Leeds Utd. this is a great time to secure your seat watching The Tigers. Season Tickets are now on general sale from the KC Stadium Ticket Office. Application forms are available to download by clicking on the link below or by calling into the ticket office.

http://www.hullcityafc.net/staticFiles/7f/4d/0,,10338~150911,00.pdf

New Hull City AFC Central Youtube Vid

The videos are coming thick and fast from Hull City AFC Central's Youtube Channel since its launch yesterday!
Next up is a picture slideshow tribute to Hull's last manager Phil Brown. Brown only recently was released officially from is contract at Hull after being placed on Gardening Leave with 9 games of the season remaining. A great character who was never far from the headlines, which probably helped contribute to his downfall. Whether you hated him or loved him, we are all grateful to him for bringing The Tigers to the promised land of the Premier League! Check out the vid below and subscribe to our Youtube Channel and be the first to see all our new vids:

http://www.youtube.com/user/HullCityAFCCentral

Hull City News: Stephen Mouyokolo Offered 4 Year Contract

Steven Mouyokolo has reportedly been offered a new 4 year deal in order to ward off interest from several clubs according to www.timesonline.co.uk. Mouyokolo was signed from French side Boulonge last season and was one of the few success stories from last year. Stoke and Fulham are the teams rumoured to be interested in the player. Do you want to see Steven stay at the KC this season? Leave a comment below!

Hull City News: Paul Hart Could Be New Manager By Weekend

Paul Hart looks favourite to become the next manager of Hull City according to mirrorfootball.co.uk. Hull's other reported target; Dave Jones seems to be out of the running after it emerged that Hull are unable to pay the £750,000 needed to buy out his contract at Cardiff City. Hull spoke to Hart last week and he was reported to be interested in taking over at the KC Stadium. Hull will face stiff competition to get their man however, as Notts County and Crystal Palace (Who Hart kept up on the last day of the season) are reportedly after Hart as well. Do you think Hart is the best man to lead Hull forward? Leave a comment and let us know what you think!

Hull City Heroes #1: Stuart Elliott

Hull City Heroes is a feature we will be running where we pay tribute to some of Hull City's star players, both past and present. First up is Stuart Elliott. Elliott apent 5 1/2 seasons at Hull and helped them to back to back promotions to The Championship. In total Elliott scored 65 goals in 193 appearances in the black and amber. Elliott scored 27 of these during the promotion season to The Championship which earned him the Golden Boot (albeit shared with fellow Hull legend Dean Windass!). This goal scoring feat was made even more amazing by the fact that Elliott missed 6 weeks of that season through injury. He found himself in and out of the team the following season but still managed to finish as Hull's top scorer with 7 goals. In 2006 it was revealed that he was suffering from a form of exercise induced asthma, which affects his ability to perform for the full ninety minutes. He was used as an impact player that season but still managed to score some important goals including an amazing brace against QPR in the dying minutes to give Hull a 2-1 victory. Elliott left Hull in January 2008 and currently is on the books of Hamilton Academical. Although Elliott never got to play for Hull in the Premier League they certainly wouldn't have managed it at all if he hadn't helped them get within touching distance. Here is a clip of Elliott in action with thanks going out to BoothferryLegend35 for the vid:

Hull City Official eBay Shop: Signed Geovanni's Boots

Here at Hull City AFC Central we like to support and promote good causes. The Tigers Memorabilia shop on ebay gives Hull fans the chance to purchase some rare Tigers items while raising money for Yorkshire Cancer Research. The latest edition to the shop is a pair of signed boots worn by Hull's Brazilian star; Geovanni. Geo wore these boots during Hull's first ever Premier League game against Fulham and also used them to score Hull's first ever Premier League goal! Also up for grabs are a replica shirt signed by former Tigers player Michael Turner and two retail branding boards used to promote Hull's time in the top flight. Visit the shop below and please help support this worthy cause:

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Tigers-Memorabilia

And just as a little push here's a  great video of Geo scoring that wonderful, historic goal and the fantastic occasion that was Hull's ever Premier League match and victory. Thanks to southyhullcity for the vid:

Hull City News: Garcia Happy At Hull

Hull's only player invloved in the World Cup; Richard Garcia has stated that he is happy to remain at Hull for as long as the club needs him. There has been talk recently linking him with a move to Coventry City but Garcia was quick to dispell these rumours:

"I've seen the stories but as far as I'm concerned, there's nothing in it," he told the Hull Daily Mail.

"I've never been spoken to by anyone and for me, I'm still at Hull City until the club no longer need my services.

"I'm still happy to be a Hull City player. I've had my ups and downs with the club.

"They've always done the right thing by me and I'd like to think I've always done the right thing by them as well.

"Until I hear anything different, I'll still be a Hull City player next season."

With Australia struggling in South Africa the last thing Garcia needs is to be bothered with transfer speculation

WCW (World Cup Watch)

WCW aka World Cup Watch is a feature we will be running for the duration of Australia's involvement in the World Cup in South Africa. Why Australia you ask? Well, Richard Garcia is flying the flag for the tigers down in South Africa and is the only Hull City player to make the final cut for the tournament.
Australia's opening match was against Germany and while Garcia made tigers history by becoming the first ever Hull City player (Current Player) to make an appearance at a World Cup Finals, it didn't go to well for them. Germany ran out extremely convincing 4-0 winners. Garcia was probalby Australia's best player having a header well blocked by Phillip Lahm inside 4 minutes but he only lasted 63 minutes as he was replaced for tactical reasons due to Tim Cahill's red card. Garcia will hope to be involved in Australia's final 2 group matches against Ghana and Serbia and we will bring you news on both those games!

Hull City AFC Central Now On Youtube!!!

Hull City AFC Central have followed up their new Twitter account with their very own dedicated Youtube Channel! So check out the channel on the link below and subscribe and we will return the favour:

http://www.youtube.com/user/HullCityAFCCentral


Also check out our brand new slideshow vid below. It's a selection of pics depicting Hull City's rise to the Premier League:

Hull City AFC Central Now On Twitter!

Hull City AFC Central is getting with the times and we our now tweeting away on our very own dedicated Twitter Page: Check out the site below and start following us and we'll return the favour!


http://twitter.com/HullAFCCENTRAL

PS Keep an eye out as we will have a dedicated Hull City AFC Central Youtube Channel up an running very soon!

Trip Down Memory Lane #1

This is the first edition of what will be a weekly feature here on Hull City AFC Central! Each weekend we'll will be rolling back the years with a clip of some of Hull's star players of years gone past. A big thanks must go out to
Amber Nectar's TigerTube for supplying the clips each week!

This week's clip is a short one but it is by no means a bad one! Antonio Doncel brings a bit of Spanish magic to Humberside with a screamer against Wigan during the 1996/1997 season. Enjoy!

Bust to Boom: Hull City AFC - From the Brink of Extinction to the Premier League

My girlfriend bought me this book recently (A poor attempt to get me to watch less football!) and I have to say it was a brilliant read! John Fieldhouse gives a really detailed account of Hull's rapid rise from virtual extinction to the promised land of the Premier League! With Father's Day coming up this would make the perfect gift for any Hull City Dad! As part of the site I'll also reccommend any other Hull City related books, DVD's etc. that I find to be interesting!

Welcome To Hull City AFC Central!!!

Hello and welcome to Hull City AFC Central! My name is Alan Jennings and I have been a Hull City supporter for many years now. Basically I set up this blog to bring people all the best Hull City news, rumours, gossip, videos, merchandise and every other tiger related thing you can think of! So I hope you find the site interesting, fun and helpful!