Hull City manager Phil Brown was content with his side's performance in the 2-2 draw at home to Manchester City, which ended a run of three straight league defeats.

Hull City manager Phil Brown praised Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen after the Trotters left the KC Stadium with a 1-0 victory to their name.

Finland international Jaaskelainen frustrated the Tigers on numerous occasions as Brown tasted defeat against one of his former club.

Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen was the hero for the Trotters as they secured a crucial 1-0 victory at Hull City.

The 33-year-old Finland international, who came close to leaving the club before agreeing a new contract in the summer, made a string of superb saves to deny the Tigers at their own KC Stadium.

Wigan Athletic boss Steve Bruce would be happy to let Marlon King move to Hull City on a permanent basis.

Hull City winger Stelios Giannakopoulos is desperate to challenge for a first-team debut with the Tigers.

The 34-year-old Greece international has been hampered by a thigh injury since moving to the KC Stadium, but played and scored in a midweek reserve team game against Newcastle.

Hull City manager Phil Brown admitted that his side had been well below their best in the 3-0 home reverse at the hands of Chelsea.

Betfair writer Louise Moran looks at the impending relegation battle for season 08/09.

Now the dust has settled on Harry Rednapp's sudden move to Spurs and they have already notched up their first win, attention is turning to the other clubs battling the threat of relegation. And with a full midweek and weekend fixture list to look forward to, the table, and football odds, could look very different by the end of next Monday evening, when Newcastle take on high-flying Aston Villa.

Hull City boss Phil Brown admitted his side had been fortunate to win 3-0 at West Brom, the Tigers' fourth successive Premier League success.