Hull Tigers transfer activity
After a spirited performance by Hull in their FA Cup final defeat to Arsenal in May, Tigers fans will hope to see the same determination, drive and passion in the team’s performances this coming season. On their day Hull can be very dangerous opponents, proven in their 3-1 victory against Liverpool and their 6-0 demolition of relegated Fulham. If Steve Bruce manages to strengthen a few of Hull’s weak positions, I believe they could potentially finish in the top half of the league.
Noted signings
Steve Bruce has captured the signature of highly rated Tom Ince. The Italian received interest throughout Europe, with Italian giants Inter Milan asking Ince’s agent in to discuss contract negotiations with the twenty-two year old.
Ince signed a two year contract with the Tigers, after an impressive three years with Blackpool. In his time with the Seasiders he appeared in one-hundred and thirteen matches and scoring thirteen goals in the process. In the second half of the 2013/14 season, Ince was on loan to Crystal Palace. His time at Palace under manager Tony Pulis was disappointing, he failed to impress fans and the coaching staff, as the attacker made eight appearances and scored just one goal. Ince will provide much needed width to the Tigers play and should fit in better with Bruce’s expressive, free flowing system as opposed to Tony Pulis’s disciplined footballing mentality.
The Tigers have also signed Norwich’s technically sound midfielder Robert Snoddgrass. The club has paid £6million for the twenty-six year old Scotland international, who at times looked to be Norwich’s only consistent attacking threat throughout much of the season. Snoddgrass in my opinion is a good signing for Hull.
Jake Livermore has put pen to paper to sign permanently for Hull, after a successful season long loan last year. Livermore has now taken over from Shane Long as the Tiger’s biggest ever buy, with Tottenham receiving a healthy £8million pounds for the midfielder. Livermore will provide Hulls midfield with direct play and energy, he is potentially Hull’s most important signing.
Hull have also signed seventeen year old Striker Jarrod Bowen from Hereford United. Bowen has signed a three year contract, in his first year he will play in the Hull academy and thereafter will be a professional Hull City Tigers player.
Transfer rumours
Hull are believed to be interested in Dundee United’s left back Andrew Robertson. Robertson after only one year as a professional footballer has achieved so much. Just last season he gained two full Scotland international caps and the Scottish Young Player of The Year award.
The attacking left back started off at Celtic, before being released for “being too small”. He then spent five years in the lowest Scottish division with a Glasgow part time club Queens Park. After impressing in the Queens Park squad, seven months after his debut Dundee United manager Jackie MacNamara signed the nineteen year old left back on a free transfer.
Last season Robertson impressed everyone in Scotland with his brilliant turn of pace, fantastic attacking play and aggressive defensive work. He scored six goals in all competitions. He has only played one match in pre-season, the 2-2 draw with Forfar saw Robertson score one and assist the other. Robertson would be an absolute bargain if Bruce manages to sign him for the reported £2million. I believe that Robertson can go onto being one of the best left backs in the game. There have been rumours that he has beat German full back Philip Lahm’s highest bleep test score.
The Tigers are also closing in on Tottenham’s underrated centre back Michael Dawson. There have not been many legitimate details leaked about this possible transfer, however, Dawson is seemingly in talks with the club. Dawson would be a brilliant signing for Hull and would improve Hull’s occasionally leaky defence. After his ten year stay at White Heart Lane, the thirty year old appeared two-hundred and twenty times and was capped four times by England under Fabio Cappello.
Players they could do with?
If Hull sign Andrew Robertson, I think all they need to be a very decent side is to sign a strong defensive midfielder. Southampton’s Victor Wanyama fits that criteria and would be in keeping with Hull’s relatively small budget. Wanyama adds a lot of steel in front of the back four, he isn’t a brilliant footballer or poses a brilliant footballing brain, however, he could be what Hull need to concede less goals. Wanyama’s distribution let him down at times last season, although if Bruce plays him to just break up play and give the space for the likes of Snoddgrass, Aluko and Ince to counter attack, I believe he could do well for the tigers.
These are just my opinions, if you have an idea on who Hull could sign, feel free to comment.
Article by Joseph James
After a spirited performance by Hull in their FA Cup final defeat to Arsenal in May, Tigers fans will hope to see the same determination, drive and passion in the team’s performances this coming season. On their day Hull can be very dangerous opponents, proven in their 3-1 victory against Liverpool and their 6-0 demolition of relegated Fulham. If Steve Bruce manages to strengthen a few of Hull’s weak positions, I believe they could potentially finish in the top half of the league.
Noted signings
Steve Bruce has captured the signature of highly rated Tom Ince. The Italian received interest throughout Europe, with Italian giants Inter Milan asking Ince’s agent in to discuss contract negotiations with the twenty-two year old.
Ince signed a two year contract with the Tigers, after an impressive three years with Blackpool. In his time with the Seasiders he appeared in one-hundred and thirteen matches and scoring thirteen goals in the process. In the second half of the 2013/14 season, Ince was on loan to Crystal Palace. His time at Palace under manager Tony Pulis was disappointing, he failed to impress fans and the coaching staff, as the attacker made eight appearances and scored just one goal. Ince will provide much needed width to the Tigers play and should fit in better with Bruce’s expressive, free flowing system as opposed to Tony Pulis’s disciplined footballing mentality.
The Tigers have also signed Norwich’s technically sound midfielder Robert Snoddgrass. The club has paid £6million for the twenty-six year old Scotland international, who at times looked to be Norwich’s only consistent attacking threat throughout much of the season. Snoddgrass in my opinion is a good signing for Hull.
Jake Livermore has put pen to paper to sign permanently for Hull, after a successful season long loan last year. Livermore has now taken over from Shane Long as the Tiger’s biggest ever buy, with Tottenham receiving a healthy £8million pounds for the midfielder. Livermore will provide Hulls midfield with direct play and energy, he is potentially Hull’s most important signing.
Hull have also signed seventeen year old Striker Jarrod Bowen from Hereford United. Bowen has signed a three year contract, in his first year he will play in the Hull academy and thereafter will be a professional Hull City Tigers player.
Transfer rumours
Hull are believed to be interested in Dundee United’s left back Andrew Robertson. Robertson after only one year as a professional footballer has achieved so much. Just last season he gained two full Scotland international caps and the Scottish Young Player of The Year award.
The attacking left back started off at Celtic, before being released for “being too small”. He then spent five years in the lowest Scottish division with a Glasgow part time club Queens Park. After impressing in the Queens Park squad, seven months after his debut Dundee United manager Jackie MacNamara signed the nineteen year old left back on a free transfer.
Last season Robertson impressed everyone in Scotland with his brilliant turn of pace, fantastic attacking play and aggressive defensive work. He scored six goals in all competitions. He has only played one match in pre-season, the 2-2 draw with Forfar saw Robertson score one and assist the other. Robertson would be an absolute bargain if Bruce manages to sign him for the reported £2million. I believe that Robertson can go onto being one of the best left backs in the game. There have been rumours that he has beat German full back Philip Lahm’s highest bleep test score.
The Tigers are also closing in on Tottenham’s underrated centre back Michael Dawson. There have not been many legitimate details leaked about this possible transfer, however, Dawson is seemingly in talks with the club. Dawson would be a brilliant signing for Hull and would improve Hull’s occasionally leaky defence. After his ten year stay at White Heart Lane, the thirty year old appeared two-hundred and twenty times and was capped four times by England under Fabio Cappello.
Players they could do with?
If Hull sign Andrew Robertson, I think all they need to be a very decent side is to sign a strong defensive midfielder. Southampton’s Victor Wanyama fits that criteria and would be in keeping with Hull’s relatively small budget. Wanyama adds a lot of steel in front of the back four, he isn’t a brilliant footballer or poses a brilliant footballing brain, however, he could be what Hull need to concede less goals. Wanyama’s distribution let him down at times last season, although if Bruce plays him to just break up play and give the space for the likes of Snoddgrass, Aluko and Ince to counter attack, I believe he could do well for the tigers.
These are just my opinions, if you have an idea on who Hull could sign, feel free to comment.
Article by Joseph James