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Championship play-off final: Which Hull City players can cut it in the Premier League?

 

Tactical expert Stewart Robson assesses who from the current Hull side can make it in the Premier League and who cannot

Boaz Myhill
Age 25
Did what he had to do well, taking some vital crosses. His kicking betrayed anxiety early on, but can be successful in Premiership.
Yes

Sam Ricketts
Age 26
The Welsh international had excellent game, his late clearance preventing a certain Bristol City goal. Can perform in the top flight.
Yes

Michael Turner
Age 24
Quick and strong in the air, Turner needn't fear the top flight, although will need to adapt to the Premier League forwards.
Yes

Wayne Brown
Age 30
After working with him at Wimbledon, he confirmed my belief that he lacks the athleticism to cope at the top level. Tormented by Adebola.
No

Andy Dawson
Age 29
Had a steady game, but was rarely tested one-on-one by David Noble, who drifted infield. Lacks the technical ability for top-flight success.
No

Richard Garcia
Age 26
Not a wide player, and rarely looked comfortable on the wing. Had minimal impact and unlikely to troube Premier League defences.
No

Ian Ashbee
Age 31
An inspirational captain who has come through every division with Hull, but lacks the athleticism to be a first-class destructive midfielder.
No

Bryan Hughes
Age 31
Has top-flight experience and his midfield battle with Marvin Elliott was key, but once again his qualities are better suited to Championship.
No

Nick Barmby
Age 34
Tried to join the forwards from his wide-left position and helped to set up the winner, but didn't have the legs to make any real impact.
No

Fraizer Campbell
Age 20

His pace, clever move-ment and technique set up the goal. The Man Utd loanee will trouble Premier defences if he stays at Hull.
Yes

Dean Windass
Age 39

Scored with a volley that highlighted his wonderful technique, but no longer has the athleticism to play in the Premiership.
No

Craig Fagan
Age 25

The Derby loanee did a good job in terms of maintaining the team's shape, but showed too little adventure going forward.
No

Caleb Folan
Age 25

Folan has been an excllent sub at times this year, weighing in with some important goals, but had only a brief window to show his qualities here.
No

Dean Marney
Age 24
Introduced as an injury-time substitute, but will have felt disappointed at not starting after being one of Hull's best players this season.
No

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