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Jan 07 2009

Dean Windass uses ITV column to generate transfer

Veteran striker’s online moaning to get loan move

Hull City benchwarmer/throw-in nuisance Dean Windass has discovered that the pen can be just as mighty as his fists in his old age and used his column on the ITV website to speed up a move away from the club.

Windass has made no secret about his frustration at the lack of Premier League playing time he has had. As early as September, Windass used his column to moan: “I’m getting more and more frustrated about not being involved.”
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Dec 28 2008

Football video: Phil Brown gives Hull’s half-time team-talk on the pitch

Tigers boss tries to shame his players into life

Given that they were 4-0 down at half-time against a Manchester City side who had been out of form, Hull’s players probably couldn’t wait to hide their faces at the interval during their Boxing Day match.

Unfortunately for them, Phil Brown decided to conduct his half-time rollicking under the watchful eyes of the Hull fans. The manager led his players to the penalty area nearest the away fans and forced his players to stay on the pitch for the interval. You can judge for yourselves whether the 5-1 final score indicates a positive impact.

Dec 23 2008

Off The Post Advent Calendar: 23 December

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Dec 18 2008

The Premier League Managers’ Christmas Lists: Phil Brown

Hull manager’s letter to Father Christmas

Dear Santa,

This year I would like:
- A policeman’s outfit
- Some handcuffs to keep Marlon King’s fists in check
- Unexpected European qualification

Thanks,

Phil

Dec 15 2008

Phil Brown auditions for the Village People

Hull manager dons stage mic and shows us his moves

Phil Brown, there’s no need to feel down.
I said, Phil Brown, pick yourself off the ground.
I said, Phil Brown, ’cause you’re in a new town
There’s no need to be unhappy.

It’s fun to stay at the… [over to you, Phil]

Dec 01 2008

Football videos: Dean Windass’ defends the Rory Delap throw (as a substitute)

Fat man stretches in front of man with long arms

Hull City substitute Dean Windass did his best to thwart the now infamous Rory Delap long-throw by doing his warm-up in front of Stoke’s not-so-secret weapon. The veteran did a few stretches in front of Delap before being ushered out of the way by the referee. He then did his best Peter Kay dad run to try to get in Delap’s way as he threw the ball.

It didn’t seem to work though. Perhaps he should have done a full rhythmic gymnastics routine in a lycra leotard. That would have put Delap off his dinner, never mind the throw-in. Super-sub Windass was booked for a similar effort later in the match.

Spotted on 101GreatGoals

Nov 09 2008

Why Arsenal need a touch of Honest Harry from Arsene Wenger


Harry Redknapp is one of the least ‘Arsenal’ football managers in the game. Arsenal and Harry Redknapp are like polar opposites, which is probably one reason why he is making such a good Tottenham manager thus far. Redknapp, while more than holding his own in the modern game, is essentially a throwback to a bygone era. Arsene Wenger is (usually) far to composed to give anywhere near as much away as the new Spurs boss.

Think Wenger and you think loyal lawyer - studious, happy to have a war of words but unlikely to take it to blows, fiercely defensive of his players and mysteriously blind when he knows they have pushed it too far. This approach has had its benefits over the course of Wenger’s hugely successful stint in England, but this season has shown some drawbacks to the method.
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Sep 15 2008

Kitman: Marlon King scores against Newcastle (in Newcastle shorts)


Is this technically an own goal? Marlon King - wearing Newcastle United shorts and socks - fires a penalty past Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given. Hull were stopped from wearing an all grey kit by referee Andre Marriner, who decided there was enough gloom on Tyneside at the moment without a team in all grey playing a team in black-and-white.