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• Founded:1904
• Manager:Nick Barmby

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Bullard to step up comeback

29 Sep 2009 - 13:27:39

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Hull City midfielder Jimmy Bullard is set to step up his comeback from a long-term knee injury in the reserves next week.

Bullard, 30, has played just 37 minutes for the Tigers after suffering knee ligament damage on his debut in January following his arrival from Fulham.

The midfielder spent the close-season in the treatment room but is now set to make his competitive comeback.

He could then make his first-team return against his former club on October 19.

"The plan of attack with Jimmy will mean his comeback game will probably be against Bolton in the reserves next Tuesday at North Ferriby," manager Phil Brown told the Hull Daily Mail.

"Hopefully, one or two supporters will get the chance to see him in a Hull City strip and fingers crossed, we'll see where that takes us.

"We'll have the game against Bolton and then a game against opposition behind closed doors the following week before he can then play some part in the Fulham game.

"We'll have to be patient with him and understand that it might take three, four or five games before we see his best.

"But I'm hopeful of the fact Jimmy can come in and play a big part in a big season for us."