Summer Update Part 1

By: Matt | June 28th, 2008

So just some quick updates as the off-season progresses.

1. Jay-Jay Good-Bye

As most well now know, Jay-Jay Okocha, our absurdly talented Nigerian midfielder, has left the KC. I’m sure most Tigers supporters would agree with me when I say its a true shame he was only able to play 11 matches before his departure. An absolute legend.

2. New Kits

New home kit from Umbro isn’t set to launch until the 4th of July, while the new away kit is here. The hints dropped so far seem to be that the home kit will be a return to the black and orange stripes, most recently used in the Diadora kit from the 06/07 season. I trust Umbro to produce a sharp kit, although the away one is kind of ‘meh’. Looking forward to it anyway.

3. Transfer Targets

A number of names have been linked to the KC as of late, most recently Abdi Meite (Bolton) and Seyi Olofinjana (Wolves) (not as hard to pronounce as it looks). I wouldn’t mind either to be honest, haven’t seen too much of the latter, but Meite seemed a strong player while at Bolton. And somewhat comically, as we all know Phil Brown is a classy dude, he has taken a page from the Alex Ferguson/Harry Redknapp/Roy Keane school of transfer targeting, saying “Olofinjana could play in the Premier League and I would be interested…..But there’s been no contact and to say any more would be disrespectful as I’ve not talked to Mick McCarthy.” Right. At least it seems like he’s learning how to play with (like) the big boys of the EPL. Other current targets: Peter Halmosi, Bernie Mendy, and Stelios Gian…yeah the Greek/Bolton lad.

4. Preseason Friendlies

Now no disrespect to anyone I am about to mention, but Hull’s preseason schedule is currently highlighted by matches against KV Oostende and North Ferriby United. Hands up if you ever heard of either? One? Oh you just were fixing your hat? So none? Seriously Phil. I know NFU is somewhat of a tradition so fine, but if we are legging it to Belgium can we at least get Club Brugge or Anderlecht or someone?!? Not second division KV Oostende!?! (Will wear new shoes the day of that match in case they beat us, which will result in foot-in-mouth)

Back later for some additional updates.

COYH!!!!!!!!