Set to make debut

By Tiger Tim
November 7 2008

Hull take on Bolton on Saturday looking to bounce back from 2 successive defeats. Hull have lost their two previous games at home to Chelsea and away to Manchester United. Bolton come into the game having beaten Manchester City but have only 1 away game this season which was against West Ham. Team News

Hull Welcome back Ian Ashbee from suspension. Stelios is in line to make his Hull debut against his former club. Anthony Gardner is still sidelined with a thigh injury and Craig Fagan isn't expected to be back until the new year. 

Bolton are without Kevin Nolan who is suspended. Johann Elmander has recovered from a groin strain and Mustapha Riga is expected to be fit.

Manager Views

Phil Brown on Bolton
"It holds a special place in my heart, Bolton Wanderers, but that's in the past.

"The only club that I have a special anything for is Hull City and the future of Hull City, more to the point.

"There will be no divided loyalties on Saturday.

"We have had back-to-back defeats for the first time in 11 months after our losses against Chelsea and Manchester United and we're looking to put that right."

Gary Megson on Hull
"Hull have had a really good start and got some fantastic results away from home.

"At home they have had a couple of good results as well, so it's a credit to everybody involved.

"It will be a big test because they have lost their last two games, so they will want to get back on track, but we are well capable of going anywhere and putting in performances and getting results.

"Kevin Nolan is suspended for us and it's not ideal playing without your captain after just 11 games."

Head 2 Head

Bolton have won their last four meetings with Hull.

The Trotters prevailed 3-1 at the Reebok and 2-3 at Boothferry Park in a two-legged League Cup second round tie in September 1998. Prior to that they did the double over the Tigers at third tier level in the 1992-93 season.

Hull last prevailed over Wanderers 2-0 at home on 29 April 1992 in the old Third Division.

Home and away
League (inc PL): Hull 8 wins, Bolton 15, Draws 13
Prem: Hull 0 wins, Bolton 0, Draws 0

at Hull only
League (inc PL): Hull 7 wins, Bolton 3, Draws 8
Prem: Hull 0 wins, Bolton 0, Draws 0

Possible Lineups

Hull Myhill,McShane,Zayatte,Dawson,Turner,Marney,Ashbee,Geovanni, Boateng,King,Cousin

Bolton Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Cahill, Andrew O'Brien, Samuel, Riga, McCann, Muamba, Taylor, Elmander, Davies.

Referee Alan Wiley (Stafforshire)

Venue: KC Stadium Date: Saturday, 8 November Kick-off: 1500 GMT
Coverage: Live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Humberside 95.9FM; featured game on Final Score; Updates on BBC Sport website & highlights on Match of the Day Also updates on SkySports.com and Soccer Saturday.