Premier League - Manucho joins Hull on loan

Eurosport - Fri, 16 Jan 13:10:00 2009

Hull have struck a deal to sign Manchester United striker Manucho on loan for the rest of the season.

FOOTBALL Manucho Angola v Egypt African Cup of Nations 2008 1/4 final - 0

The Angolan frontman has made one Barclays Premier League appearance for United, who let him spend part of last season on loan at Panathinaikos.

Hull have not yet secured a work permit for the 25-year-old but hope they will be able to achieve that before Saturday's match against Arsenal.

The Tigers also remain hopeful of completing the signing of former Liverpool right-back Steve Finnan from Espanyol, however that is unlikely to be finalised within 24 hours.

Hull boss Phil Brown said the club were still hoping to do a deal with Finnan, but insisted the club would have to be completely satisfied about the full-back's fitness.

"It is a long way from being complete," said Brown.

"He has been injured and I think he has only played four games for Espanyol, which is a concern of ours, hence the reason he has undergone a medical to the extent he has.

"We are pulling out all the stops. We are making sure we are doing this one properly."

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  1. Correction to my last: Mal "I love da LOVE" Godfrey?

    From Easyrider2609, on Sat 17 Jan 10:22AM

  2. Strike a Lite, Mal LOVE Godfrey?

    From Easyrider2609, on Sat 17 Jan 10:21AM

  3. i cant see manucho impressing, hopefully im wrong and he does really well and comes back to UTD and shines but id be supprised. i dont really understand UTD signing him in the first place, we didnt sign him as a promising youngster as he is 25 and if he isnt in the first team by now i cant see him ever being there. but like i said i hope he proves me wrong. ps - the racist comment is a load of @#$% and there are many documented proof that i could call on, what a stupid comment!

    From leeamby2, on Sat 17 Jan 9:53AM

  4. LEOMAKUNI, What an ignorant, blinkered, @#$% you really are. Do you honestly believe those comments? Have you an education? Manucho is on the bench as we have other strikers ahead of him, including welbeck and last time i check he was similar in complexion. Evra is also there n Rio. Cole and yorke won a champions league while on the pitch, parker, wallace, ince, need i go on. Get your head out of your @#$% and stop ruining this page talking rubbish. MUPPET!!!

    From jamesl, on Sat 17 Jan 3:48AM

  5. WHY ARE UNITED LOANING STRIKERS OUT WHEN THEY GOT INJURIES....?????

    From THEBIGONE, on Sat 17 Jan 12:06AM

  6. leomakuni ant got a clue what he is saying to say fergie is racist has to be one of the most stupid things iv heard u realy ant got a clue wot ur goin on about and shouid keep ur stupid comments to urself coz u clearly dont no anything

    From jself59, on Fri 16 Jan 11:50PM

  7. leomakuni is talking like @#%&$(@.. don't go too emotional and i cant see any racism has took place in the Man Utd club. there are blend of asian, european, south america and african in the squad. dont talk rubbish and create an unhealthy environment here..don't u know the word u saying racism is VERY sensitive in every part of the world..next time, go to school and try to understand the sensitive issue..u r rubbish, Mr LEOMAKUNI....

    From ask or email me and u'll know, on Fri 16 Jan 11:27PM

  8. leomakuni
    you bloody idiot
    Sir Alex Ferguson, Racist?
    You must be a bit thick

    From jamief1234, on Fri 16 Jan 7:08PM

  9. Cole & Yorke were a good partnership at Man Utd,but after they served their purposes they were got rid of,same as any player at any club,Saha is injury prone & Utd got good money for him,Djemba Djemba was @#$% as was Fortune.I have read some @#$% in my time but that kind of takes the biscuit!

    From Bruce, on Fri 16 Jan 4:26PM

  10. 'WELLDONE GOOD MOVE ' YOU ALL SAY , HE IS INDEED A QUALITY PLAYER BUT WHAT HAPPENED TA MAN U ? THE SAME THING THAT HAPPENED TO A. COLE , D .YOKE , Q .FORTUNE , L. SAHA , E .DJEMBA DJEMBA , AND GUESS WHAT THEY ARE ALL BLACKS , FERGIE HATES BLACK ,SORRY TO SAY BUT IT IS A FACT NO OFFENSE INTENDED !!!! THEY ALL GET THERE WITH A BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD OF THEM BUT THEY SEAT ON THE BENCH FOR THE REST OF THEIR CARRERS , IT GOOD YOU SAW IT SOON ENOUGH MANUCHO , GO OUT THERE AND SHINE YOU ARE QUALITY MY BOY DO NOT BE FOOLED !!!!!!!!!!1 NEVER GO BACK TO THAT CLUB ,CAUSE ALL YOU WILL DO IS SEAT ,TRAIN , GET PAID AND GROW OLD WITHOUT ANY GAME TIME !!!!!!!!! MAY GOD BLESS YOUR GOOD MOVE

    From Leo, on Fri 16 Jan 4:03PM

  11. go manucho!!!

    From Bali Tenno, on Fri 16 Jan 3:36PM

  12. Manucho is a fabulous signing for the Tigers and hopefully he will have a similar impact as when Campbell came!!!!!. Finnan needs to prove his fitness but I am afraid we may have been sold a pup(or an old dog)with Kilbane. I totally expected that Hull City would explode a bit around Christmas cos thats what happens to new clubs to the Premier League. Other teams "work you out" but City will return and avoid relegation.

    Come on you ULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

    From Get rid of the Lords, on Fri 16 Jan 1:06PM

  13. We do need a bit of help, and we are in a great position in the league table so far.

    From avanze, on Fri 16 Jan 1:00PM

  14. BH are you old enoubg t remember the 50s and 60s if so quote the team there was no over the hill players

    From J R, on Fri 16 Jan 12:15PM

  15. Manucho a quality striker and footballer, Brown a quality manager and motivator. Hull City will be on high fly this term and next season. Agree, fellow-comment poster?

    From Alwin, on Fri 16 Jan 12:07PM

  16. All we need is love love love ye love is a lovely word i am in love with the word love

    From malcolm, on Fri 16 Jan 11:59AM

  17. Something has got to be done to stop the slow slide! C`mon Tigers

    From Easyrider2609, on Fri 16 Jan 11:47AM

  18. BROWN IS DOING WHAT NO OTHER MANAGER HAS DONE AND THATS GETTING LOADS OF OK PLAYERS AND TURNING THEM INTO AN ABSOLUTE BRILLIANT TEAM! CONSIDERING THEY HAVE NEVER BEEN IN THE PREMIERSHIP YOU CANNOT COMPAIN ABOUT HOW THEY ARE DOING!! COME ON CITY TURN THE GUNS ON THE GUNNERS!! LET THE TIGERS ROAR!!

    From jajabinx1985, on Fri 16 Jan 11:37AM

  19. Manucho is a very good footballer, trust me, he is proper quality... He will score plenty goals for Hull, and by given him this chance of playing regularly, he will soon be regarded as the best african footballer because he will be better than the likes of Essien, Drogba or Adebayor

    From VICTOR V, on Fri 16 Jan 11:35AM

  20. Manucho I mean, not Finnan!

    From Michael S, on Fri 16 Jan 11:29AM
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