Hull City Football Club News

• Nickname:The Tigers
• Founded:1904
• Manager:Nick Barmby

• Ground:Kingston Communications Stadium
• Capacity:25,404

Brown desperate for striker

28 Aug 2008 - 10:17:22

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Hull City boss Phil Brown has revealed Tuesday's Carling Cup exit to Swansea City has highlighted the need to sign a new striker before the transfer window closes.

The Tigers slipped to a 2-1 second round defeat at the hands of Championship opposition and Brown was unhappy with his side's lack of cutting edge.

Marlon King has already joined the Premier League newcomers this summer on loan from Wigan Athletic.

However, a move for former loan star Fraizer Campbell has stalled as the youngster is now part of the first team at Manchester United.

"The defeat highlighted our need for a lot more strength in depth, and hopefully that will come before September 1," revealed Brown.

"We don't want to get past the deadline having not signed anyone and then get sucked into a fight at the wrong end of the table."