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Tigers’ top talent is in the hunt for goals
PLAYER PROFILE HULL CITY FORWARD JOE GELHARDT By Chris Dunlavy WHEN Sergej Jakirovic became Hull City manager in June, one of his first acts was to plead for the return of Joe Gelhardt. Stagnating at Leeds and desperate for minutes, the 23-year-old forward had joined the Tigers on loan last...
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PYE HUNGRY TO TASTE WEMBLEY
By Dave Flett ETHAN Pye was denied the opportunity to play in two Wembley finals on consecutive weekends by Stockport boss Dave Challinor – but he’s now targeting a dream double under the world-famous arch. Back in 2023, centre-back Pye, then 20, was recalled from his loan spell on the...
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KEEPER CARL IN NO RUSH TO LEAVE
CHAMPIONSHIP Chris Dunlavy COVENTRY goalkeeper Carl Rushworth says a permanent move to the Championship leaders would be “perfect” for his development. The 24-year-old is at the CBS Arena on a season-long loan from Brighton, where he is under contract until June 2027. Rushworth has spent seven years as a professional...
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MARV HAS STILL GOT THE DESIRE
By Chris Dunlavy TOP DAY: Marvin Johnson MARVIN Johnson says he is not contemplating retirement – even if he does have to wait until next season to find a new club. The 35-year-old left troubled Sheffield Wednesday at the end of last season and spent the summer without a club...





