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Hull City fans defend club after ex-players' comments

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 10:55 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Hull City fans defend club after ex-players' comments

Summary

Hull City supporters have voiced strong opinions following comments made by ex-Premier League players Joe Cole, Carlton Cole, and Wayne Bridge regarding the club's chances in the upcoming season. Many fans highlighted the team's impressive performance last year, culminating in a playoff victory and subsequent promotion to the Premier League. They emphasized the hard work and quality signings being made to ensure a competitive squad, pushing back against what they consider disrespectful punditry. Fans expressed a determination to support Hull City, regardless of opinions on their survival in the league. The debate around the comments continues as the club prepares for its new season.

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By the Numbers

•Fans defend Hull City against ex-players' critical comments.
•Last season ended with Hull's playoff victory at Wembley.
•Supporters believe in the club's efforts to build a strong squad.
•Comments highlight perceived biases against newly promoted teams.
•Hull City is preparing for its Premier League return.

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10:55 AMYahoo Sports — 'Hull City will survive' - fan views on ex-players comments

What they're saying

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Last season came to a remarkable conclusion with that win at Wembley, but now Hull City are approaching a Premier League season with several quality signings and more to come. To be so instantly (and disrespectfully) written off boils down to very lazy punditry.
— Yahoo Sports

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