Notable arrivals: Justin Hoyte (Arsenal), Marvin Emnes (Sparta Rotterdam), Didier Digard (PSG) Notable departures: Luke Young (Aston Villa), Mark Schwarzer (Fulham), George Boateng (Hull City), Lee Cattermole (Wigan) Mido could be leaving for a loan deal at Wigan Athletic -... Click to continue reading...

Notable arrivals: Anthony Gardner (Tottenham), Marlon King (Wigan, loan), Craig Fagan (Derby County), Geovanni (Manchester City), Bernard Mendy (PSG), George Boateng (Middlesbrough), Peter Halmosi (Plymouth), Tony Warner (Fulham), Mark Oxley (Rotherham United). Notable departures: Fraizer Campbell (Manchester United) Fraizer Campbell. Click to continue reading...

I've written a small tribute to George Boateng for The Times.  Where is our Boateng?  I want one. Click to continue reading...

The likes of Peter Halmosi, George Boateng and Geovanni have already arrived at the KC Stadium this summer, yet they could be eclipsed by the potential signing of a forward from Stamford Bridge. While it would obviously be a step down for this experienced striker, it would do Hull's chances of staying in the Premier [. Click to continue reading...

Aston Villa target Middlesbrough's Luke Young

Martin O'Neill is considering a bid for the former England international.

As the slowburning saga of Gareth Barry's potential transfer to Liverpool continues to run, Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has turned his attention to Middlesbrough defender Luke Young. Click to continue reading...

MIDDLESBROUGH Notable arrivals: Marvin Emnes (Sparta Rotterdam), Didier Digard (PSG) Notable departures: Mark Schwarzer (Fulham), George Boateng (Hull City). Pending: Lee Cattermole (Wigan) 'Boro are being linked with Tranquillo Barnetta. The Swiss international could be had for £4million from Bayer. Click to continue reading...

HULL CITY Notable arrivals: Craig Fagan (Derby County), Geovanni (Manchester City), Bernard Mendy (PSG), George Boateng (Middlesbrough), Peter Halmosi (Plymouth), Tony Warner (Fulham). Notable departures: Fraizer Campbell (Manchester United) The Tigers will not get Fraizer Campbell back on loan after. Click to continue reading...

According to the BBC in an online article published in December of last year, Middlesbrough's youth academy has produced the most graduates (9) eligible to represent England at international level and start in at least five senior games for the club since the 2002-2003 season, including Stewart Downing, Lee Cattermole (now at Wigan), David Wheater, Stuart Parnaby (now at Birmingham City), Andrew Taylor, and Adam Johnson. Click to continue reading...

The most profitable single game in the world was won by...no, not Manchester United...no, not the New York Giants...Hull City last season, as the Tigers' 1-0 Coca-Cola Championship playoff final victory over Bristol City at Wembley will net the East Yorkshire club an estimated $120 million when all is said and done. Click to continue reading...

Notable arrivals: Craig Fagan (Derby County), Geovanni (Manchester City), Bernard Mendy (PSG), George Boateng (Middlesbrough), Peter Halmosi (Plymouth), Tony Warner (Fulham). Notable departures: Fraizer Campbell (Manchester United) A club-record bid could bring Bolton star Kevin Davies to the Tigers. Click to continue reading...

Notable arrivals: Marvin Emnes (Sparta Rotterdam), Didier Digard (PSG) Notable departures: Mark Schwarzer (Fulham), George Boateng (Hull City). Pending: Lee Cattermole (Wigan) Winger Adam Johnson is ready to leave to club so he can find first team football somewhere. Click to continue reading...

Notable arrivals: Craig Fagan (Derby County), Geovanni (Manchester City), Bernard Mendy (PSG), George Boateng (Middlesbrough), Peter Halmosi (Plymouth), Tony Warner (Fulham). Notable departures: Fraizer Campbell (Manchester United) A club-record bid could bring Bolton star Kevin Davies to the Tigers. Click to continue reading...

Notable arrivals: Marvin Emnes (Sparta Rotterdam), Didier Digard (PSG) Notable departures: Mark Schwarzer (Fulham), George Boateng (Hull City). Pending: Lee Cattermole (Wigan) Winger Adam Johnson is ready to leave to club so he can find first team football somewhere. Click to continue reading...

Notable arrivals: Marvin Emnes (Sparta Rotterdam), Didier Digard (PSG) Notable departures: Mark Schwarzer (Fulham), George Boateng (Hull City). Pending: Lee Cattermole (Wigan) Stewart Downing is still not for sale. Gareth Southgate has said it yet again. Aston Villa, Liverpool, Spurs... Click to continue reading...

Notable arrivals: Craig Fagan (Derby County), Geovanni (Manchester City), Bernard Mendy (PSG), George Boateng (Middlesbrough), Peter Halmosi (Plymouth), Tony Warner (Fulham). Notable departures: Fraizer Campbell (Manchester United) If Marlon King's £3 million deal continues to stall, Hull City could look. Click to continue reading...

Notable arrivals: Craig Fagan (Derby County), Geovanni (Manchester City), Bernard Mendy (PSG), George Boateng (Middlesbrough), Peter Halmosi (Plymouth). Notable departures: Fraizer Campbell (Manchester United) Defender coming in Click to continue reading...

Its no hidden fact Hull City face an uphill climb following a remarkable promotion
campaign last season. Many pundits have inevitably wrote The Tigers off already
this season, with many bookmakers saying a bottom placed finish is on the cards.

But Phil Brown has shown strong signals of Hulls intent to consolidate themselves
this season, by making 6 useful acquisitions to improve his squad already this summer,
and an apparent 4 or 5 more in the pipeline. Click to continue reading...

HULL CITY Notable arrivals: Craig Fagan (Derby County), Geovanni (Manchester City), Bernard Mendy (PSG), George Boateng (Middlesbrough), Peter Halmosi (Plymouth). Notable departures: Fraizer Campbell (Manchester United) Pompey defender on the radar No Leeds for playoff hero Click to continue reading...

Will Hull City stay in the Premier League next season? While most of you are saying yes thrice over, let's give the third promoted side from the Championship half a chance shall we? After all, they have recruited wisely by bringing in Craig Fagan and George Boateng, while it now ... Click to continue reading...

MIDDLESBROUGH Notable arrivals: Marvin Emnes (Sparta Rotterdam), Didier Digard (PSG) Notable departures: Mark Schwarzer (Fulham), George Boateng (Hull City). Still brewing: Gareth Southgate made an unprovoked statement that he intends to keep Stewart Downing at Riverside. Of course all that... Click to continue reading...

HULL CITY Notable arrivals: Craig Fagan (Derby County), Geovanni (Manchester City), Bernard Mendy (PSG), George Boateng (Middlesbrough), Peter Halmosi (Plymouth). Notable departures: Fraizer Campbell (Manchester United) Still brewing: Phil Brown is still in a buying mood with Portsmouth's Sean Davis. Click to continue reading...

MIDDLESBROUGH Notable arrivals: Marvin Emnes (Sparta Rotterdam), Didier Digard (PSG) Notable departures: Mark Schwarzer (Fulham). Likely: George Boateng (Hull City). Still brewing: A replacement for Boateng could be on Gareth Southgate's plans once the Boateng signing goes through. Boro have... Click to continue reading...

HULL CITY Notable arrivals: Craig Fagan (Derby County), Geovanni (Manchester City), Bernard Mendy (PSG). Likely: George Boateng (Middlesbrough) Notable departures: Fraizer Campbell (Manchester United) Still brewing: Phil Brown would like another defender and has been linked with Tottenham's Ricardo Rocha. Click to continue reading...

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On this week's show (links will appear to the stories used on show once I get home from the 9-5):

1) A comprehensive look at the weekend that was MLS
2) My thoughts on the Frank Lampard transfer talk.

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Hull City's chances of survival in the Premier League are set to take a massive upturn as the final details of the transfer of George Boateng from Middlesbrough are sorted out. The thirty-two year old midfielder will bring a great deal of experience and ability to the side that will have to be punching above their weight to stand any chance of staying in the top tier. Click to continue reading...