Source: PA
Bullard absent for Tigers
Hull will begin life in the npower Championship without Jimmy Bullard as Swansea visit the KC Stadium.
Bullard has been jettisoned since the Tigers` relegation from the Premier League, with the club eager to move the midfielder out.
Manager Nigel Pearson has confirmed the former Fulham man will not be included in the squad.
Summer recruit James Harper is ruled out with a broken metatarsal and Craig Fagan's groin problem means he will play no part.
Defender Andy Dawson is fit for selection after shrugging off a knock sustained in City's final pre-season outing against Dundee United last week.
Nolberto Solano is in line to make his debut at right-back for the Tigers, who have no other injury worries to report.
