Gus Poyet: “We’re trying to be fair with the players.
“Who, when and where depends on the club, the manager and the player.
“I don’t like to push people out. I like to make sure they know where they stand.
“But there are options because of the quantity we have, and the difficulties of keeping everybody happy.
“It has to be a full agreement for everybody to be happy. It’s not that we call people, and tell them to get out and go somewhere.
“With David Vaughan, a decision was made all together. It was good for everybody because it was difficult for him to play at the moment.
“He wanted to play, he was interested, everything came together at the right time, and we all decided it was a good option for him.
“I’ve never had it in my life with everybody fit. There’s not one injury.
“It’s very difficult for individuals, but very good as a manager.
“You can choose, but for the players it’s not easy.
“There are players staying out (of the squad) who are very good players, and have played at the highest level.”
SUNDERLAND v HULL CITY
2009/2010 Sat 24 Apr Hull City 0 - 1 Sunderland Premier League
Sat 12 Sep Sunderland 4 - 1 Hull City Premier League
2008/2009 Sat 18 Apr Sunderland 1 - 0 Hull City Premier League
Sat 20 Dec Hull City 1 - 4 Sunderland Premier League
2006/2007 Sat 17 Mar Sunderland 2 - 0 Hull City Championship
Sat 28 Oct Hull City 0 - 1 Sunderland Championship
1989/1990 Sat 14 Apr Sunderland 0 - 1 Hull City Second Division
Mon 01 Jan Hull City 3 - 2 Sunderland Second Division
1988/1989 Sat 25 Feb Sunderland 2 - 0 Hull City Second Division
Sat 15 Oct Hull City 0 - 0 Sunderland Second Division
1986/1987 Tue 03 Mar Hull City 1 - 0 Sunderland Second Division
Sat 13 Sep Sunderland 1 - 0 Hull City Second Division
1985/1986 Sat 15 Mar Hull City 1 - 1 Sunderland Second Division
Sat 12 Oct Sunderland 1 - 1 Hull City Second Division
1977/1978 Mon 02 Jan Sunderland 2 - 0 Hull City Second Division
Sat 20 Aug Hull City 3 - 0 Sunderland Second Division
1975/1976 Sat 17 Apr Hull City 1 - 4 Sunderland Second Division
Fri 26 Dec Sunderland 3 - 1 Hull City Second Division
1974/1975 Sat 05 Apr Sunderland 1 - 0 Hull City Second Division
Sat 26 Oct Hull City 3 - 1 Sunderland Second Division
1973/1974 Sat 30 Mar Sunderland 1 - 0 Hull City Second Division
Sat 03 Nov Hull City 2 - 0 Sunderland Second Division
1972/1973 Sat 21 Apr Hull City 0 - 2 Sunderland Second Division
Sat 18 Nov Sunderland 1 - 1 Hull City Second Division
1971/1972 Sat 01 Apr Sunderland 0 - 1 Hull City Second Division
Mon 27 Dec Hull City 2 - 3 Sunderland Second Division
1970/1971 Sat 09 Jan Hull City 4 - 0 Sunderland Second Division
Wed 07 Oct Sunderland 0 - 1 Hull City Second Division
1959/1960 Sat 16 Apr Hull City 0 - 0 Sunderland Second Division
Sat 12 Dec Sunderland 1 - 3 Hull City Second Division
Sunderland Fixtures
Saturday November 2
15:00 Premier League
Hull City v Sunderland
Wednesday November 6
19:45 League Cup - 4th Rnd
Sunderland v Southampton
Sunday November 10
14:05 Premier League
Sunderland v Manchester City
Saturday November 23
15:00 Premier League
Stoke City v Sunderland
Saturday November 30
15:00 Premier League
Aston Villa v Sunderland
NEXT AWAY GAME - HULL CITY
How To Get There & Where To Park
From The West:
At the end of the M62, continue onto the A63 towards Hull. Stay on the A63 and the stadium is clearly signposted (KC Stadium and a football symbol) as you approach Hull. About one mile from the centre of Hull leave the A63 (just after you pass B&Q on the opposite side of the carriageway and is sign posted Local Infirmary Infirmary) and take the 2nd exit at the roundabout. Turn left at the lights and then over the flyover, right at the next lights and the ground is down on the right.
From The North:
Leave the A164 at the Humber Bridge Roundabout and take the first exit into Boothferry Road. The stadium is 3 miles down this road on the left.
Car Parking
Jo Johnson informs me; 'the stadium has its own massive car park right next to the stadium, with access from Walton Street. It is floodlit, with a covered surface (that is, not a mud bath) and open to home and away supporters alike. If you get there early and want to go into the City centre, there is a park and ride bus to and from the car park. The cost of parking at the stadium is £5. It's easier to park at Hull than at any ground I know of - but there is one drawback, namely, getting away again at the end of the game. It can take up to half an hour or more, if you park a long way from the exits'. Tony adds; 'There are two exits from the car park onto Walton Street after the game. The right hand exit is often the quickest to leave by. As you turn right out the car park, this leads to Spring Bank West, where you have to turn left. Follow this road onto the next roundabout and turn left into Calvert Lane. Cross one set of traffic lights into North Road then at the next set of traffic lights turn right onto Boothferry road (you'll see the old Boothferry Park floodlights just off to your left). This takes you onto the A63'.
Alternatively there is a Park & Ride facility signposted off the A63 (shared with home supporters). Many fans opt to park in one of the many town centre car parks and then walk out to the stadium. Chris Bax adds; 'It is perhaps easiest is to park at the Infirmary (clearly signposted from the A63) where parking is only £5 for 4 hours. It's a 10-15 minute walk to the ground from there'.
Whilst Robert Walker adds; 'The most convenient car park in the city centre is the Pryme Street multi-storey car park, which is open to 7.30pm. Leave the A63 at the Myton Street exit and head North towards the city centre. You will pass Paragon station on your left. At the next traffic lights turn right into Spencer Street and then immediately left into Prospect Street and follow road round to the right into Pryme Street. Car park entrance is on right. There is also an NCP car park at the end of Pryme Street and Council surface car parks off Freetown Way. To walk to Stadium cross over Ferensway and walk along Spring Bank. Turn left onto Derringham Street by Polar Bear pub and then right onto walkway to the stadium'. Marcos Brown-Garcia tells me; 'The housing estate directly opposite the Hull Royal Infirmary offers lots of free on street parking spaces. This estate has no parking regulations.'
Please note that some residential areas near to the stadium have been made residents only parking zones, so don't park there as you may well end up with a parking fine. John Womersley adds; 'There is some street parking less than five minutes walk away. Leave the A63 at the Humber Bridge Roundabout and take the first exit into Boothferry Road. Pass Boothferry Park and forward onto Anlaby Road towards the Hull Royal Infirmary, You will pass the KC stadium on your left. Go over the flyover, and turn right at "The Eagle" pub into Coltman St then take the 2nd right into Cholmley St then 4th right into the Boulevard. There are many side streets without parking restrictions. To get to the ground simply walk to the top of the Boulevard and go up the pedestrian walkway to the stadium. To Get home simply go the other way down the Boulevard, then left into Hessle Rd, after 1/4 mile you'll come to a roundabout which takes you onto the A63 (Clive Sullivan Way) and M62.
Where To Drink?
Tim Jones a visiting Aston Villa supporter informs me; 'The Brickmakers pub virtually opposite the stadium car park entrance allows in away fans. It has a good atmosphere and the Hull fans there were friendly. It also has a big screen showing Sky Sports and a burger van outside'. Whilst fellow Villa fan Neil Tate adds; 'There is also the nearby Walton Street Social Club that also admits away supporters. Although it costs £1 to go in, it has good cheap beer, is of a good size and offers a separate area for sale of food such as burgers and chips etc.. There were plenty of fellow Villa fans in there during our recent visit. Turn right out of the main car park entrance and it is down the road on the left hand side.'
There are a number of other pubs within a few minutes walk of the stadium, but these are all designated as being for home supporters only. Most Hull fans still seem to be heading for pubs situated around Boothferry Park. These are best avoided by away fans particularly the Silver Cod pub. Otherwise you can head for the nearby City Centre, where there are plenty of pubs to be found. Sam Carroll suggests the 'Linnet & Lark' on Princes Avenue. As Sam says; 'It has lots of TVs showing Sky Sports, making it perfect to watch the early or late kick off games. It is a 15 minute walk away from the stadium, going across the pedestrian footbridge over the railway line. Also there are a number of other bars dotted along Princes Avenue, which should be okay for away fans to drink in. These include PAVE, which has a great selection of beers from all around the world and quality food. Look out for their "matchday special" pint, pie, peas and mash for just £6. There is ample parking in the streets off the avenue. Closer to the stadium around a 15 minute walk up Walton Street, is the Avenues pub on Chanterlands Avenue, that welcomes both home and away supporters.'
Robert Walker adds; 'If you are walking to the stadium from the City Centre there are several pubs on Spring Bank, including the Editorial and the Tap and Spile. Or there is the Admiral of the Humber (a Wetherspoons outlet) on Anlaby Road near Hull Paragon Railway Station'. This Wetherspoons pub is listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide. Andy Beill adds; 'I'd recommend The Punch Hotel pub. It is situated in the town centre next to the Princes Quay shopping centre, so not far from the train station. It does great homemade food'.
Otherwise alcohol, Carling & Marstons are served within the stadium at £3.20 per pint. However for some high profile matches, the club do not provide alcohol to away supporters.