Five Players Who Could Save Hull City Millions This Summer…
Hull City are preparing for big a summer of transfer activity as the Tigers look to build on last season’s seventh-place finish in the Championship and go one better.
They’ll kick-off the new campaign under new leadership after Liam Rosenior’s departure and the arrival of German boss Tim Walter, and key to their hopes of success over the next year will be what happens in the window which officially opens this Friday.
While City will need to spend before the window shuts on August 31, there’s also the possibility of existing players in their ranks stepping up and performing.
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Andy Smith
The 22-year-old is facing a big season in his development if he’s going to make the grade at the MKM Stadium. Perhaps this pre-season is his most important yet. After positive spells on loan at Grimsby Town and Cheltenham Town, Smith knows he must grasp his chance this summer. If Jacob Greaves is to leave, then Smith must battle Sean McLoughlin to become Alfie Jones’ first-choice partner.
Stan Ashbee in action for the Republic of Ireland Under-17s against Poland
Stan Ashbee in action for the Republic of Ireland Under-17s against Poland (Image: Ben McShane – Sportsfile/UEFA via Getty Images)
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Hull City are preparing for big a summer of transfer activity as the Tigers look to build on last season’s seventh-place finish in the Championship and go one better.
They’ll kick-off the new campaign under new leadership after Liam Rosenior’s departure and the arrival of German boss Tim Walter, and key to their hopes of success over the next year will be what happens in the window which officially opens this Friday.
While City will need to spend before the window shuts on August 31, there’s also the possibility of existing players in their ranks stepping up and performing.
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While City do not have a glut of youngsters ready to step in and make their mark on a first team with the demands of promotion, there are some who will be hoping to make the grade and impress the new manager during pre-season.
Andy Smith
The 22-year-old is facing a big season in his development if he’s going to make the grade at the MKM Stadium. Perhaps this pre-season is his most important yet. After positive spells on loan at Grimsby Town and Cheltenham Town, Smith knows he must grasp his chance this summer. If Jacob Greaves is to leave, then Smith must battle Sean McLoughlin to become Alfie Jones’ first-choice partner.
Hull City chief Tim Walter handed golden opportunity to make major Championship statement
Stan Ashbee
The teenager made his debut in the FA Cup replay defeat at Birmingham City in January and did not look out of place one bit at the ripe old age of 17. He played 80 minutes at St Andrew’s and offered a glimpse of what potential he has at his disposal.
Following in the footsteps of Jacob Greaves, Ashbee collected the Frank Donoghue Academy Player of the Year for the second successive year and will hope to impress Walter during pre-season.
Should Greaves move on this summer, as we expect him to, Ashbee could be a terrific option to step up and be around the first team squad on a more regular basis.
Harry Vaughan
Having burst on the scene in Spring 2023 following his arrival from Oldham Athletic, Vaughan found the going incredibly tough going last season, making just a flurry of Championship outings before being sent to Bristol Rovers for the remainder of the season where he made just eight appearances.
