HULL

Coach: Phil Brown (since 04/12/2006)

Last Result: 2-2 tie at Bolton, December 29

Record: 4-10-6

Streak: Tied 1

Next Match: at home to Chelsea, January 09

On-loan striker Jozy Altidore admits his long-term Hull future
is far from decided but insists he and the rest of the squad are
fully committed to the club's relegation battle. The United
States international, on a season-long loan from Villarreal, has
yet to score in 15 Premier League appearances. He does, however,
seem to be finally settling in the team and his partnership with
Craig Fagan in Tuesday night's 2-2 draw at Bolton showed
glimpses of promise. "It's been a whirlwind, up and down. I knew
what the challenge of Hull was going to be like and I have
accepted that," said the 23-year-old. "It is not easy, we are
always underdogs and it is tough to play. I am definitely going
to take something away from here in terms of being a better
all-round player."