Jimmy Bullard is closing in on a return, says to Hull City manager Phil Brown

Hull boss Phil Brown has revealed record signing Jimmy Bullard is now so close to fitness it is 'almost mouth-watering'.   The £5 million midfielder has not played since suffering a serious knee injury on his debut for club against West Ham in January.   Round of applause: Bullard will bolster Hull's midfield The 30-year-old required major surgery but set his sights on October for a potential return and is making good progress.   Brown told the club's website, www.hullcityafc.net: 'He is so closeit is almost mouth-watering, the prospect of being able to pick him.   'But we have got to make sure the next week or two are spot onbecause, hopefully, when Jimmy is ready the cruciate will be behindhim.'  Premier League hands Conference £1m to help ease collapse of Setanta dealPut your shirt on it! Club-by-club guide to sponsorship deals defying recessionHull City striker flop Folan seals loan switch to MiddlesbroughHULL CITY NEWS AND VIEWS FROM AROUND THE NET  Explore more:People:Phil Brown, Jimmy Bullard

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