Bullard missing as Tigers kick off

06 August 2010 08:50
Hull will begin life in the Championship without Jimmy Bullard as Swansea visit the KC Stadium on Saturday.[LNB] Bullard has been jettisoned since the Tigers' relegation from the Premier League, with the club eager to move the midfielder out.[LNB]Manager Nigel Pearson has confirmed the former Fulham man will not be included in the squad.[LNB]Summer recruit James Harper is ruled out with a broken metatarsal and Craig Fagan's groin problem means he will play no part.[LNB]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.[LNB]Nolberto Solano is in line to make his debut at right-back for the Tigers, who have no other injury worries to report.[LNB]

Source: Team_Talk