Hull City F.C.: Three hopes, one fear

HULL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 13: Hull City fan engages with the mascot during the Premier League match between Hull City and Leicester City at KCOM Stadium on August 13, 2016 in Hull, England. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)
HULL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 13: Hull City fan engages with the mascot during the Premier League match between Hull City and Leicester City at KCOM Stadium on August 13, 2016 in Hull, England. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)
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HULL, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 17: Robert Snodgrass of Hull City celebrates after scoring their first goal during the Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KCOM Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Hull, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)
HULL, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 17: Robert Snodgrass of Hull City celebrates after scoring their first goal during the Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KCOM Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Hull, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)

They may not have the term ‘Tigers’ in their official name but Hull City F.C.  certainly have shown that they can scratch and claw. 

For the third time in five seasons Hull City Football Club are back in the Premier League. The living definition of a yo-yo team Hull have gone up and down the ladder of English football more so than any other side over the past few seasons. It is almost as if they need to create a new league of teams that are too good for the English Football League but just not quite good enough for the Premier League.

But until that league comes into being Hull (2-1-2, 7 points) find themselves once again looking to stay in the top league in England. If their early season form is any indication they may actually have a chance this time. With wins over Leicester City and Swansea City and a good draw on the road against Burnley Hull have started their campaign in good form.

Despite two tough losses to Arsenal and Manchester United Hull supporters are hoping that they have what it takes to finally stay up in consecutive seasons. But the fear is that ownership’s penny-pinching will spell another drop.

So can Hull City F.C. stay up? Let’s take a look at their three hopes and one fear and find out.