The 1904 Club - a Hull City podcast

Hull City have some serious work ahead of them to be prepared for the new Championship season, even after bringing in new head coach Sergej Jakirovic. The Bosnian left Turkish side Kayserispor over the weekend to seal a move to the MKM Stadium, and he will need to hit the ground running to get his new-look squad ready for the Championship season. In the latest episode of the 1904 Club, Baz, Kathryn, and Fletch look at the latest developments and what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's seventeen years to the day since Hull City beat Bristol City to secure promotion to the Premier League, and the man who scored that iconic winner under the Wembley arch, Dean Windass, has been speaking about the challenges and difficulties in his life. Windass, who tells all in his new book Deano: Beyond the Final Whistle, sits down with Hull City reporter Barry Cooper to reflect on his battles with alcohol, divorce, suicide attempts and his latest fight with dementia. Please note this episode does contain swearing. Deano: Beyond the Final Whistle is out now, published by Pitch Publishing, and can be purchased at pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/deano or at all good book shops including Waterstones in Hull city centre where this interview was conducted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ruben Selles was sacked on Thursday night as Hull City once again began the search for a new manager. After guiding the Tigers to safety on the final day, owner Acun Ilicali has opted to make a change. Attention now turns to who replaces him, and that was the big talking point for Baz, Prutts and Kathyrn in the latest episode of the 1904 Club podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hull City head coach Ruben Selles is leaving the club after guiding the Tigers to safety on the final day of the season. Owner Acun Ilicali has opted to make a change and is looking for his fifth permanent manager. In our latest pod, City reporter Barry Cooper and Hull Daily Mail sports editor James Smailes reflect on the big news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The dust has not yet settled on Hull City's great escape at Portsmouth on Saturday with attention already turning to events off the field. The future of Ruben Selles remains up in the air amid an end of season performance review, and that was the big topic on today's podcast with Baz, Prutts, Kathryn and Fletch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final day of the Championship season is almost here, with Hull City going in search of three points that would secure their safety at Fratton Park. In this bonus episode, you'll hear from boss Ruben Selles and defender Sean McLoughlin ahead of the trip to Portsmouth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hull City head to Portsmouth this weekend for their final game of a disastrous season knowing victory will keep them in the Championship, but defeat would send them down to League One. After Saturday's dismal 1-0 home loss to Derby County, City sit inside the bottom three and are staring relegation in the face. In today's episode, Baz, Kathryn and Prutts look at the state of things going into the biggest game for a long, long time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hull City's 2-1 win over Preston North End on Monday ensured the Tigers ended the Easter weekend with three points from their two games. Now, attention turns to Saturday's huge showdown with Derby County at the MKM Stadium, and in the latest 1904 Club episode, Baz is joined by Ed Dawes, Radio Derby's long-serving Rams commentator to look ahead to a titantic tussle in the Tigers' final home outing of the campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monday night's1-1 draw with play-off-chasing Coventry City gives Hull City a three-point cushion going into the final four games of the season, two of which will be played over the Easter weekend, starting with Friday's trip to Swansea City and followed by Monday's visit of Preston North End to the MKM Stadium. In today's episode, Baz and Kathryn discuss the latest developments at City and the ongoing situation at Hull City Ladies FC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hull City's 1-0 defeat at Watford on Tuesday night left the Tigers perched precariously close to the drop zone ahead of Monday's visit of Coventry City to the MKM Stadium. City's display at Vicarage Road left more questions than answers, and they were discussed in today's episode with Kathryn, Fletch, and Baz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlie Hughes' stunning 94th-minute header sealed a big win at Sheffield Wednesday for Hull City to move them clear of the drop zone, sparking wild scenes in the Hillsborough away end. Attention for the Tigers turns to Watford and the trip to Hertfordshire on Tuesday evening. In today's episode, Baz, Burnsy and Kathryn look back on those special scenes in the Steel City and ahead to Watford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Tigers failed to ease their relegation worries on Saturday when they were beaten by fellow strugglers Luton Town courtesy of a calamitous own goal, and attention now turns to this weekend's Yorkshire derby at Hillsborough, and looking ahead to that contest was one of the big topics on today's 1904 Club with Baz, Prutts, Kathryn and Fletch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hull City return to action on Saturday when they host fellow relegation rivals Luton Town at the MKM Stadium, and in the latest episode of the 1904 Club, Baz, Kathryn and Burnsy, as well as Daisy the puppy, discuss that game and the latest goings on at the MKM Stadium including Gustavo Puerta, Joe Gelhardt, Oscar Zambrano and Tan Kesler's new role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hull City made it four games unbeaten with an impressive fight-back at in-form West Brom on Saturday to make it four unbeaten in the Championship ahead of the final international break of the season. In our latest episode, Baz, Kathyrn and Burnsy dissect that Hawthorns display, the fall-out from it and the key topics surrounding City with eight games left to play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The pressure was on again for Hull City on Wednesday night against relegation rivals Oxford United, and after going a goal down, it looked like the Tigers' wretched home form would be their undoing again, but two goals in three minutes turned the game in their favour to beat Gary Rowett's men 2-1. The only negative on the night was Gustavo Puerta's red card in the 97th minute for a second yellow card. In today's episode, Baz and Kathyrn were joined by Oxford United fan, broadcaster and co-host of Not The Top 20 podcast George Elek to reflect on a seismic win for Ruben Selles' side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hull City battled bravely to earn a huge 1-1 draw at Bristol City on Saturday, playing almost 90 minutes with 10 men after Joao Pedro was sent off seconds after his brilliant goal fired City in front at Ashton Gate. A second half penalty dragged the hosts level but the point was another crucial step towards Championship safety for Ruben Selles'men. In the latest 1904 Club podcast, Baz, Fletch and Kathryn reflected on that performance and result, as well as looking ahead to Wednesday night's home meeting with Oxford United, and what lies in store as we enter the run-in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summer signing Liam Millar is well on the way to returning from the ACL injury he picked up in October and as he steps up his recovery, the Canadian ace sat down with City reporter Barry Cooper to talk about that night against Burnley, the immediate aftermath and how his recovery is coming along. Please note, there is some swearing early on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hull City fluffed their latest chance to make the most of a terrific victory by losing at Cardiff City on Tuesday night, and it proved costly not only in terms of the result, but in losing Eliot Matazo to a knee injury - the third ACL of the season. In this episode, Baz and Fletch look back on a dispiriting night and ahead to Tuesday's huge home meeting with Plymouth Argyle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ruben Selles' side were 1-0 winners at the Stadium of Light on Saturday, giving themselves a huge boost in their quest for Championship survival. A fourth away win in five games moved them clear of the bottom three with results elsewhere over the weekend also going in their favour. City now head to Cardiff looking to back up that win and move six points clear of danger on Tuesday night, and in the latest 1904 Club podcast, Bazz, Fletch, Kathryn and Prutts look back on that fine win in the North East, and ahead to this week's long trip to South Wales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest bonus episode of the 1904 Club podcast, we sat down with Colombia midfielder Steven Alzate to talk about City's trip to Sunderland on Saturday, the picture at the bottom end of the Championship and how he's settling into life in East Yorkshire following his move in late summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hull City were held to a 1-1 draw by Norwich City on Saturday as their winless home run continued, but the Tigers did at least claim a point which could yet prove valuable in their quest to stay in the Championship. In the latest episode of the 1904 Club, Baz and Kathryn looked back at the game, the big talking points and what comes next with that visit to Sunderland looming on Saturday lunchtime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Middlesbrough star Matt Crooks was Hull City's first signing of the winter transfer window last month, and he's been speaking about that move from the MLS back to Yorkshire, living with epilepsy and why that goal at Sheffield United meant so much to him on a personal level, plus much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hull City return to action on Wednesday night and face another testing away trip against opposition challenging for a return to the Premier League.  The Tigers will aim to become the first team in 11 outings to breach Burnley's rearguard and claim a fourth straight away win in the Championship, and secure a hugely important three points in their quest to survive.  In the latest 1904 Club podcast, Baz, Burnsy and Prutts reflect on a weekend without action for the Tigers, but plenty of talking points in the Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hull City head coach Ruben Selles talks exclusively to the 1904 Club podcast about the club's work in the transfer market which closed on Monday night, the arrival of John Egan, where things stand with Gustavo Puerta and Oscar Zambrano, ongoing recovery involving Liam Millar and Mohamed Belloumi and the relegation battle the Tigers find themselves in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hull City's transfer window ended with just the one deadline day signing of John Egan on a permanent deal from Burnley. Egan was their eighth signing of a busy window for the Tigers, and one they hope will be enough to seal their Championship survival over the course of the next 16 league games. In this recap of the window late on deadline day night, City reporter Barry Cooper and sports editor James Smailes have a quick look back on City's business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special bonus episode of the 1904 Club podcast, new Hull City signing Eliot Matazo talks to Tigers reporter Barry Cooper about his surprise move from Monaco to Hull City, and why he chose East Yorkshire over Monte Carlo after coming off the bench to help City to a thumping 3-0 win at Sheffield United last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Tigers thumped Sheffield United 3-0 at Bramall Lane on Friday night in their most impressive win of the season, to breathe fresh life into the bid to survive in the Championship. Attention now turns to their home game against fellow strugglers Stoke City on Saturday, and the 1904 Club panel discuss that game, reflect on that performance in the Steel City, and what's coming in the final week of the winter transfer window. Join Baz, Kathryn and Prutts who discuss all the latest City matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hull City's precious 1-0 win at Millwall on Saturday moved Ruben Selles' Tigers out of the Championship's relegation zone ahead of two games in four days this week, starting with the visit of QPR on Tuesday night followed by Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Friday evening. Transfers were the topic of the day with a flurry of new arrivals due, including Kyle Joseph, and to find out more about the striker, the 1904 Club panel were joined by Amos Wynn, the Blackpool reporter at the Gazette, to shine a light on what the Tigers can expect from the £2.5m signing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transfer talk remains the big topic of conversation at Hull City after the frustration of Sunday's FA Cup defeat on penalties to Doncaster Rovers, with the Tigers on the cusp of signing Joe Gelhardt from Leeds United. While Gelhardt is coming in, Ryan Giles could be one of those on his way out, with Middlesbrough once again keen to sign the 24-year-old left-back. In today's episode, Baz, Fletch, Kathryn and Prutts assess where things are at with just over two weeks until the window shuts, and look ahead to this weekend's trip to Millwall as the quest for Championship points returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talented youngster Harry Vaughan is back in the fold at the MKM Stadium after a tough year in the cold, and speaking to Hull Live ahead of this weekend's FA Cup tie with Doncaster Rovers, the attacking midfielder talks about his struggles at Bristol Rovers, regaining his love in the Under-21s and a blossoming relationship with Ruben Selles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hull City's thrilling 3-3 draw with leaders Leeds United on Saturday lifted the mood significantly at the MKM Stadium ahead of the FA Cup clash with Doncaster Rovers this weekend. Before then, the Tigers hope to make new additions to Ruben Selles's squad, and in today's podcast, Baz, Kathryn, Fletch and Prutts discuss the latest business in and out of the MKM Stadium, and where things are at. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Middlesbrough's 93rd-minute winner broke City hearts on New Year's Day, as the Tigers fell to a 1-0 defeat after a battling display against the play-off-chasing side. Baz, Burnsy and Kathryn Batte reflect on the game and what it means ahead of Leeds United on Saturday. The January transfer window is now open, and there's already movement out of the club, a topic keenly discussed by the trio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Tigers ended the calendar year with a fine 1-0 away win at Blackburn Rovers courtesy of Ryan Longman's first City goal in more than two years, but that success was followed by the release of the club's accounts which raised significant questions, and in the latest episode of the 1904 Club, the panel discuss those figures, the upcoming January transfer window and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hull City have reached the halfway point of the season and did so with a 1-0 defeat at Preston North End on Boxing Day, a result which saw them return to the bottom three in the Championship. The positivity of the win over Swansea City evaporated quickly, and now, attention turns to the trip to Blackburn Rovers on Sunday. In the latest 1904 Club, Baz, Burnsy and Fletch look back on the trip to Deepdale, and what needs to happen in the upcoming transfer window which opens on Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time since early October, Hull City fans were given cause to celebrate on Saturday with a first win in 14 games against Swansea City. The TIgers provided some much-needed Festive cheer, and now attention turns to the Boxing Day trip to Preston North End. In today's pre-Christmas episode of the 1904 Club podcast, Baz, Burnsy, Prutts and Kathryn Batte look back on that win, ahead to the January transfer window and try to spread some festive cheer to Tigers fans!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The January transfer window is looming large for Hull City who must make a positive impact in the window to give themselves a chance of getting out of the mess they've got themselves in. Saturday's 2-1 loss at Coventry City leaves City without a win in 13 games and rooted to the foot of the table, and despite the change in manager, the same old problems remain for the Tigers. In today's pod, Baz, Prutts and Burnsy look back on the weekend's game, ahead to Swansea City on Saturday and what needs to change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday night's 1-1 draw with Watford offered plenty of encouragement for Hull City and new head coach Ruben Selles, and they'll hope to build on that against Coventry City on Saturday in the early kick-off at the CBS Arena. In today's episode, Baz and Burnsy reflect on the draw with the Hornets and what we can expect from Selles' side moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Hull City head coach Ruben Selles met the media for the first time on Tuesday night alongside owner Acun Ilicali and sporting director Jared Dublin. Selles explains his vision for the club and how he plans to get City out of the drop zone and away from trouble. In the latest podcast, Barry Cooper and Hull Daily Mail sports editor James Smailes reflect on the evening. You can listen to the full press conference after the early reflections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ruben Selles is the new Hull City head coach after talks with Acun Ilicali concluded ahead of the weekend clash with Blackburn Rovers, but who is the Spanish chief? The 1904 Club spoke to the Reading Chronicle's Reading FC reporter James Earnshaw to get the lowdown on the Tigers' new head coach, and find out what City fans can expect Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hull City's on-field woes continued on Saturday with a convincing 3-1 defeat at high-flying Middlesbrough as the Tigers slumped to a fifth straight defeat in a winless run that now extends to ten games. Andy Dawson took charge on a caretaker basis while owner Acun Ilicali hunts for a new manager, and the topic of the new gaffer was the key talking point on this week's episode of the 1904 Club podcast with Baz, Prutts. Burnsy and Fletch discussing Mark Robins and the other potential candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Walter has been shown the door at Hull City after just 18 games in charge - in that time he picked up just three wins in 17 league games. Baz is back with the gang to talk about Walter's exit and who is next in the hot seat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hull City spent significant money over the summer to replace the MKM Stadium playing surface after last season's well-documented problems, so to get the lowdown on that work and how things will be better this winter, the 1904 Club spoke to head groundsman Aaron Tong in this bonus episode of the 1904 Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices