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Hull City Association Football Club are an English football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1904. In 2007–08 they achieved promotion to the top flight of English football for the first time in their history, by winning the Championship play-off final at Wembley Stadium. They finished the 2008–09 season 17th in the Premier League table, successfully avoiding relegation by one point. The previous highest position Hull City had finished in the English Football League was third in the old second division in 1909–10, which they matched in 2007–08 when they gained promotion. Their greatest achievement in cup competitions came in 1930, when the team reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup.

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HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Denilson of Arsenal battles with Craig Fagan of Hull City during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Hull, England.

HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Denilson of Arsenal battles with Craig Fagan of Hull City during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Hull, England.

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HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Andy Dawson of Hull City shows his dismay after Nicklas Bendtner of Arsenal scores the winner during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Hull, England.

HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Andy Dawson of Hull City shows his dismay after Nicklas Bendtner of Arsenal scores the winner during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Hull, England.

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Arsenal's Danish forward Nicklas Bendtner celebrates with team-mates after scoring the winning goal in the 2-1 victory in the English Premier League football match between Hull City and Arsenal at the KC Stadium, Kingston upon Hull, England, on March 13, 2010. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES  FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.

Arsenal's Danish forward Nicklas Bendtner celebrates with team-mates after scoring the winning goal in the 2-1 victory in the English Premier League football match between Hull City and Arsenal at the KC Stadium, Kingston upon Hull, England, on March 13, 2010. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.

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HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Nicklas Bendtner of Arsenal celebrates victory with Denilson in front of Kevin Kilbane of Hull Cityl during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Hull, England.

HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Nicklas Bendtner of Arsenal celebrates victory with Denilson in front of Kevin Kilbane of Hull Cityl during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Hull, England.

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HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Jimmy Bullard of Hull City shows his dismay after Nicklas Bendtner of Arsenal scores the winner during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Hull, England.

HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Jimmy Bullard of Hull City shows his dismay after Nicklas Bendtner of Arsenal scores the winner during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Hull, England.

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Hull City's English manager Phil Brown looks on before the English Premier League football match between Hull City and Arsenal at the KC Stadium, Kingston upon Hull, England, on March 13, 2010. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES  FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.

Hull City's English manager Phil Brown looks on before the English Premier League football match between Hull City and Arsenal at the KC Stadium, Kingston upon Hull, England, on March 13, 2010. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.

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HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Andy Dawson of Hull City shows his dismay after Nicklas Bendtner of Arsenal scores the winner during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Hull, England.

HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Andy Dawson of Hull City shows his dismay after Nicklas Bendtner of Arsenal scores the winner during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Hull, England.

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HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Boaz Myhill of Hull City shows his disappointment after his mistake gifted Nicklas Bendtner of Arsenal to score the winner during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Hull, England.

HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Boaz Myhill of Hull City shows his disappointment after his mistake gifted Nicklas Bendtner of Arsenal to score the winner during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Hull, England.

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HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13:  Nicklas Bendtner of Arsenal scores the 2nd goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Hull, England.

HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Nicklas Bendtner of Arsenal scores the 2nd goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Hull, England.

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HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13:  Theo Walcott of Arsenal on the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Hull, England.

HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Theo Walcott of Arsenal on the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Hull, England.

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HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13:  Nicklas Bendtner of Arsenal scores the 2nd goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Hull, England.

HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Nicklas Bendtner of Arsenal scores the 2nd goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Hull, England.

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Arsenal's French manager Arsene Wenger looks on before the English Premier League football match between Hull City and Arsenal at the KC Stadium, Kingston upon Hull, England, on March 13, 2010. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES  FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.

Arsenal's French manager Arsene Wenger looks on before the English Premier League football match between Hull City and Arsenal at the KC Stadium, Kingston upon Hull, England, on March 13, 2010. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.

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Arsenal's Danish forward Nicklas Bendtner (L) scores the late second goal in the English Premier League football match between Hull City and Arsenal at the KC Stadium, Kingston upon Hull, England, on March 13, 2010. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES  FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.

Arsenal's Danish forward Nicklas Bendtner (L) scores the late second goal in the English Premier League football match between Hull City and Arsenal at the KC Stadium, Kingston upon Hull, England, on March 13, 2010. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.

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Arsenal's Danish forward Nicklas Bendtner (L) scores the late second goal in the English Premier League football match between Hull City and Arsenal at the KC Stadium, Kingston upon Hull, England, on March 13, 2010. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES  FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.

Arsenal's Danish forward Nicklas Bendtner (L) scores the late second goal in the English Premier League football match between Hull City and Arsenal at the KC Stadium, Kingston upon Hull, England, on March 13, 2010. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.

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HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13:  Nicklas Bendtner of Arsenal scores the 2nd goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Hull, England.

HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Nicklas Bendtner of Arsenal scores the 2nd goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Hull, England.

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Hull City's English midfielder Jimmy Bullard celebrates after scoring during the English Premier League football match between Hull City and Arsenal at the KC Stadium, Kingston upon Hull, England, on March 13, 2010. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES  FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.

Hull City's English midfielder Jimmy Bullard celebrates after scoring during the English Premier League football match between Hull City and Arsenal at the KC Stadium, Kingston upon Hull, England, on March 13, 2010. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.

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HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Jimmy Bullard of Hull fires in a penalty past Manuel Almunia of Arsenal during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Hull, England.

HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Jimmy Bullard of Hull fires in a penalty past Manuel Almunia of Arsenal during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Hull, England.

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Arsenal's French midfielder Samir Nasri (R) vies with Hull City's USA forward Jozy Altidore during the English Premier League football match between Hull City and Arsenal at the KC Stadium, Kingston upon Hull, England, on March 13, 2010. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES  FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.

Arsenal's French midfielder Samir Nasri (R) vies with Hull City's USA forward Jozy Altidore during the English Premier League football match between Hull City and Arsenal at the KC Stadium, Kingston upon Hull, England, on March 13, 2010. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.

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Hull City's English midfielder Jimmy Bullard (L) vies with Arsenal's French midfielder Abou Diaby during the English Premier League football match between Hull City and Arsenal at the KC Stadium, Kingston upon Hull, England, on March 13, 2010. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES  FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.

Hull City's English midfielder Jimmy Bullard (L) vies with Arsenal's French midfielder Abou Diaby during the English Premier League football match between Hull City and Arsenal at the KC Stadium, Kingston upon Hull, England, on March 13, 2010. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.

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HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13:  Andrey Arshavin of Arsenal celebrates the first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Hull, England.

HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Andrey Arshavin of Arsenal celebrates the first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Hull, England.

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HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Denilson of Arsenal battles with Craig Fagan of Hull City during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Hull, England.

HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Denilson of Arsenal battles with Craig Fagan of Hull City during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Hull, England.

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HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Andy Dawson of Hull City shows his dismay after Nicklas Bendtner of Arsenal scores the winner during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Hull, England.

HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Andy Dawson of Hull City shows his dismay after Nicklas Bendtner of Arsenal scores the winner during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Hull, England.

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Arsenal's Danish forward Nicklas Bendtner celebrates with team-mates after scoring the winning goal in the 2-1 victory in the English Premier League football match between Hull City and Arsenal at the KC Stadium, Kingston upon Hull, England, on March 13, 2010. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES  FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.

Arsenal's Danish forward Nicklas Bendtner celebrates with team-mates after scoring the winning goal in the 2-1 victory in the English Premier League football match between Hull City and Arsenal at the KC Stadium, Kingston upon Hull, England, on March 13, 2010. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.

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HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Nicklas Bendtner of Arsenal celebrates victory with Denilson in front of Kevin Kilbane of Hull Cityl during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Hull, England.

HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Nicklas Bendtner of Arsenal celebrates victory with Denilson in front of Kevin Kilbane of Hull Cityl during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Hull, England.

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HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Jimmy Bullard of Hull City shows his dismay after Nicklas Bendtner of Arsenal scores the winner during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Hull, England.

HULL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Jimmy Bullard of Hull City shows his dismay after Nicklas Bendtner of Arsenal scores the winner during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Hull, England.

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