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Premier League strugglers Hull City have confirmed the appointment of Iain Dowie as their new manager on an initial short-term contract.

Hull City chairman Adam Pearson fears he may struggle to cut the club's wage bill during next month's transfer window.

Sheffield Wednesday boss Brian Laws fears for the future of Premier League clubs and claims Hull "will probably be the first one that crashes".

Adam Pearson insists Hull is "in no danger of going out of business" and did not sell their star defender Michael Turner for financial reasons.

Brentford have requested that the Premier League investigate the transfer of former defender Michael Turner from Hull City to Sunderland.

Grimsby Town teenager Jack Barlow says he could not pass up the chance to move to the Premier League and play for Hull City.

Injury-plagued midfielder Jimmy Bullard admits he 'owes' Hull City after spending almost his entire time at the club on the sidelines.

Caleb Folan has launched a stinging attack on Hull manager Phil Brown, branding his former boss 'pathetic' and 'laughable'.

Jimmy Bullard will make his Hull comeback on Tuesday night after 251 days on the sidelines with a reserve-team outing against Bolton.

Under-fire Hull manager Phil Brown has admitted his relationship with some players is becoming strained after the defeat to Liverpool.

TRANSFERS

Who? - Stephen Hunt
Where is he? - Hull City
Who is he linked with? - Wolverhampton Wanderers
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Who? - Stephen Hunt
Where is he? - Hull City
Who is he linked with? - Wolverhampton Wanderers
More...