Koren missing for Tigers

29 October 2010 10:30
Hull midfielder Robert Koren has been ruled out of the game at Barnsley due to a hamstring injury. Tigers manager Nigel Pearson has other injury problems as defender Paul McShane and James Harper are both doubtful, while centre-half Daniel Ayala is suspended. McShane has suffered a recurrence of an ankle injury and Harper, who made his first appearance for Hull when stepping off the bench in last week's home defeat to Portsmouth, could be rested as he eases his way back from a broken bone in his foot. Ayala, on loan from Liverpool, received his fifth booking of the season against Portsmouth and sits out a one-game ban. Jimmy Bullard is still working his way back towards full fitness following a knee injury and goalkeeper Vito Mannone, on loan from Arsenal, is hoping to make his first-team debut.

Source: PA