PHASE TWO: INTERNATIONAL TIGERS | 4 SEPTEMBER - 2 OCTOBER Cabinet 1 GEOVANNI (Brazil) (left)

2008/092009/2010 home home shirt shirt Number 6,10, worn worn by by player Geovanni of the year Michaelv Manchester Turner United, at Aston December Villa 2009

The boy from Brazil, Geovanni Deiberson Maurício Gómez to give him his full name, arrived at Hull City in July 2008 from Manchester City. He had previously represented Cruzeiro, Barcelona, Benfica and the Brazilian national side in the 2000 Sydney Olympics and 2001 Copa America tournaments. Geovanni wrote himself into Hull City’s history by scoring the Tigers’ first goal; a spectacular long range strike to equalise against Fulham in a 2-1 win. He is though, better remembered for another sublime goal from distance scored against Arsenal in another 2-1 victory. In total Geovanni made 65 appearances for the Tigers, scoring 13 goals.

#TigerRags Supported by Hull UK City of Culture 2017 Cabinet 1 JAN VENNEGOOR OF HESSELINK (right) (Netherlands)

2009/2010 away shirt Number 29, worn by Vennegoor of Hesselink during the 2009/2010 campaign

The Dutchman with the very long name joined Hull City in September 2009 after three seasons playing in Scotland with Celtic. His career began at FC Twente, where 59 goals in five seasons earned him an international call up and a move to PSV Eindhoven, winning the three times. With City for just one season, he made 33 appearances, 14 as substitute, scoring 3 goals. At first, full size lettering was used on his shirts, encircling the number, but smaller letters were later used. The unwieldy last name is the result of a merging of two surnames, after a pair of socially weighty farming families from Enschede intermarried.

#TigerRags Supported by Hull UK City of Culture 2017 Cabinet 1 MARKUS HENRIKSEN (Norway) (lower)

2016/2017 home shirt with poppy applique Number 22, worn by Henriksen v Southampton, November 2016

Following in the footsteps of his father, Henriksen made his professional debut with Rosenborg, Norway’s most successful team. Twice a ‘Tippeligaen’ champion (in 2009 and 2010), Henriksen moved to Holland in 2012 to represent AZ Alkmaar. Named player of the year in his first season, he helped AZ to win the Dutch Cup. Henriksen moved to City in August 2016, joining on loan initially so that the deal could be completed after the closure of the transfer window, though the deal was made permanent in January 2017.

#TigerRags Supported by Hull UK City of Culture 2017 Cabinet 2 THEODORE WHITMORE () (left)

2000/2001 home shirt Number 11, worn by Whitmore throughout 2000/2001 campaign

One of two ‘Reggae Boyz’, members of the Jamaican national side who joined fourth tier Hull City in November 1999, Whitmore had the distinction of having scored two goals in the 1998 FIFA World Cup finals held in . Alongside compatriot Ian Goodison, he brightened up an otherwise dour campaign in which City finished 14th in Division Three, adding a brand of flair and skill not normally associated with basement level football. Whitmore remained with the Tigers until the end of the 2001/2002 season, having made 93 appearances scoring 11 goals. Although he never graced the KCOM Stadium as a Hull City player, he faced them there in 2004 with Tranmere as an emergency goalkeeper after two netmen were injured, conceding five goals in a 6-1 loss!

#TigerRags Supported by Hull UK City of Culture 2017 Cabinet 2 DANNY ALLSOPP (Australia) (right)

2003/2004 home shirt Number 10, worn by Allsopp v Oxford United, January 2004

Seeking to bolster the attack in the summer of 2003, manager Peter Taylor brought in Notts County striker Allsopp, who’d previously been at Port Melbourne Sharks and Manchester City. Forming a prolific partnership with Ben Burgess, Allsopp hit 15 goals as the Tigers finished 2nd in Division Three to achieve a first promotion in 19 years. He scored another seven goals in 2004/2005, a season that culminated in another promotion, though Allsopp was gone by the time it was achieved, returning to Australia to join Melbourne Victory in February 2005.

#TigerRags Supported by Hull UK City of Culture 2017 Cabinet 2 COLIN ALCIDE (St Lucia) (lower)

1999/2000 home shirt Number 20, worn by Alcide in the 1999/2000 season

Huddersfield-born Colin Alcide was called up by St Lucia but failed to make an international appearance for the Caribbean island nation because of club commitments.

#TigerRags Supported by Hull UK City of Culture 2017 Table 1 BERNARD MENDY (France) (left)

2009/2010 home shirt Number 15, worn by Mendy during the 2009/2010 Premier League campaign

Paris to Hull is not an employment path trodden by many, but Bernard Mendy went down that route when he swapped playing with Saint-Germain for turning out for the Tigers. A PSG man for eight seasons, the third was spent on loan at Bolton, who had future Tigers boss Phil Brown on the coaching staff. Brown tempted Mendy to join City in 2008 for their inaugural Premier League campaign. The mercurial Frenchman unnerved opponents with his pace, and scored his first goal for the Tigers in a memorable 4-3 loss to Manchester United at . Mendy made 49 appearances for City, scoring twice. He later played in Denmark, Cyprus and India.

#TigerRags Supported by Hull UK City of Culture 2017 Table 1 ROBERT KOREN (Slovenia) (centre)

2011/2012 home shirt Number 10, worn by Koren v Middlesbrough in April 2012

Hull City picked up Koren, out of contract at West Brom, as a free agent in August 2010. Before playing in , the attacking had plied his trade for Dravograd in the Slovene league and with Lillestrøm of Norway. He gained a reputation for scoring vital, often long range and spectacular goals late in games, spawning ‘Keep calm and pass to Koren’ tee shirts on sale in the club shop. In four seasons, Koren made 151 appearances for the Tigers, scoring 29 times. He departed for Melbourne City of the Australian A-League in August 2014.

#TigerRags Supported by Hull UK City of Culture 2017 Table 1 ELDIN JAKUPOVIĆ (right) (Bosnia-Herzogovina)

2012/2013 goalkeeper jersey Number 1, issued to Jakupović v Bristol City, October 2012

After a trial overseen by in March 2012, it was successor who signed the goalkeeper for Hull City in the July. Jakupović has dual nationality: born in Bosnia but raised in Switzerland as his family moved to escape war. He played for both the Swiss and Bosnia/Herzogovina under-21 sides and later played once for the senior Swiss national side. Before joining the Tigers, the ‘keeper represented Grasshoppers of Zurich and Thun in Switzerland, Lokomotiv Moscow in Russia as well as Olympiacos Volou and Aris in Greece. Jakupović gained national prominence after keeping Arsenal at bay in a rather one sided FA Cup game at the Emirates in 2015/2016.

#TigerRags Supported by Hull UK City of Culture 2017 Table 2 HENRIK PEDERSEN (Denmark) (left)

2007/08 home shirt Number 20, worn by Pedersen throughout 2007/08 Championship campaign

After winning the with IF in 2001, Pedersen attracted interest from Borussia Dortmund and VFB Stuttgart in Germany, but the man nicknamed ‘Tømrer’, or ‘carpenter’ in his homeland, headed to the Premier League and Bolton Wanderers. Phil Brown brought Pedersen to Hull for 2007/08, but injuries limited him to just 22 appearances and 4 goals. Returning to Silkeborg in Central Jutland in 2008, Pedersen now runs the Målet (goal) pub where one of his Tigers match shirts is displayed.

#TigerRags Supported by Hull UK City of Culture 2017 Table 2 JULIAN JOHNSSON (Faroe Islands) (centre)

2001/2002 away shirt Number 15, worn by Johnsson v Derby County (League Cup) in September 2001

Signed by Tigers manager from Norwegian club Sogndal in August 2001, Faroese international Johnsson became a midfield fixture in 2001/2002 as City chased promotion from Division Three. Thrown straight into the fray, Johnsson made his debut in the 3-1 win at Exeter and made 47 appearances in all competitions, scoring five goals, the first in a 2-1 win over Swansea at Park. City were one of the frontrunners for promotion in the first half of the season, but the campaign stalled early in 2002 and a drop down the table led to a disappointing 11th place finish. Johnsson cited family reasons for returning to the Faroe Islands, joining B36 Tórshavn, a club nicknamed the White Tigers.

#TigerRags Supported by Hull UK City of Culture 2017 Table 2 ANDREA RANOCCHIA (Italy) (right)

2016/2017 home shirt Number 13, worn by Ranocchia v Liverpool in the 2016/2017 Premier League season

Part of an influx of loan signings made by in an attempt to stave off relegation, the Italian international defender joined City in February 2017. Out of favour at Inter Milan, Ranocchia hoped to revitalise his career in the Premier League. Despite some impressive performances (he was man of the match in the 2-0 win against Liverpool this shirt was worn in), the Tigers succumbed to the drop, ending the loan spell of the man whose surname translates as ‘Frog’.

#TigerRags Supported by Hull UK City of Culture 2017 Table 3 KAMIL ZAYATTE (Guinea) (left)

2010/2011 home shirt Number 2, worn by Zayatte v Bristol City in December 2010

Initially signed on loan in August 2008, Zayatte’s move to the Tigers from Swiss side Young Boys Bern was made permanent in January 2009 after an impressive start which included a goal in a 3-0 Premier League win over West Bromwich Albion. Zayatte represented Guinea in World Cup and African Cup of Nations qualification ties during his time with Hull City, scoring in games against Kenya and Ethiopia. Zayatte scored as many own goals against Hull City, four, as he scored for them.

#TigerRags Supported by Hull UK City of Culture 2017 Table 3 ABDOULAYE FAYE (Senegal) (centre)

2012/2013 away shirt Number 23, worn by Faye during the 2012/13 Championship season

Man mountain defender Faye began his career in Senegal before heading to France, playing for Guingamp, RC Lens and Istres. He later crossed the channel to play for Bolton, Newcastle, Stoke, West Ham and finally Hull City, joining in July 2012. Heavily involved in the Tigers’ 2012/2013 promotion season, Faye scored some vital goals, such as in the 3-2 victory at Leeds, and the winner at Derby in a 2-1 win. Opportunities were scarce for the then 36 year old in 2013/2014, when Faye made just three Premier League appearances. His final tally for the Tigers was 40 games and four goals.

#TigerRags Supported by Hull UK City of Culture 2017 Table 3 DANIEL COUSIN () (right)

2008/2009 home shirt Number 25, worn by Cousin during the 2008/2009 Premier League campaign

Formerly of Le Mans and RC Lens in France and Rangers in Scotland, Gabonese international Cousin joined the Tigers in September 2008. His first Hull City goal was the decider in a dramatic 2-1 win at the as the Tigers stunned Arsenal and the Premier League. Cousin made just three appearances in 2009/2010, and was loaned out to Greek side Larissa, later joining them permanently. He totalled 33 appearances for Hull City, scoring 5 times.

#TigerRags Supported by Hull UK City of Culture 2017 Table 4 YANNICK SAGBO (left) (France/Ivory Coast)

2013/2014 home shirt Number 20, worn by Sagbo in the 2013/14 Premier League campaign

A product of the amateur club Air-Bel’s renowned youth set up in , Yannick Anister Sagbo-Latte joined Monaco as a 16 year old in 2004. He appeared on Hull City’s radar in 2013 having played three seasons with Évian, during which time they were champions and Coupe de France runners-up. Sagbo joined the Tigers in July 2013 and made his debut on the opening day of 2013/2014 as City went down 2-0 at Chelsea. Called up by the national side in 2008, Sagbo declined and made his international debut for Ivory Coast in 2010. For City he made 43 appearance, scoring 4 goals, including one in the 5-3 FA Cup Semi Final win over Sheffield United that earned the Tigers a first Cup Final appearance.

#TigerRags Supported by Hull UK City of Culture 2017 Table 4 (United States) (centre)

2009/2010 home shirt Number 9, worn by Altidore v Wolves, January 2010

Though not the first American born Hull City player (John Gibson, Philadelphia born and a Tiger from 1922-1929 was that man), Josmer Volmy Altidore was the first United States international on City’s books. He arrived on a season long loan from La Liga side Villarreal in August 2009. Prior to joining the Spanish club the Haitian-American made a name for himself with New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer. As a raw teenager, Altidore struggled to make an impact in the Premier League in a year in which the Tigers were relegated, but he did score in a 2-1 win over Manchester City in February 2010.

#TigerRags Supported by Hull UK City of Culture 2017 Table 4 ABEL HERNANDEZ (Uruguay) (right)

2014/2015 away shirt Number 9, issued to Hernandez v Manchester City, February 2015

Nicknamed La Joya, Abel Mathías Hernández Platero (Just Abel H. on his shirts) became a Hull City player in September 2014 after impressing for Palermo in Italy’s Serie B. He had previously moved to the Sicilian club after spells with Central Español and Peñarol in Uruguay. He scored on his Tigers debut in a 2-2 Premier League home draw with West Ham, two weeks after becoming Hull City’s record signing for £10 Million. His total of 4 goals in 2014/2015 was, though, not enough to save City from relegation. Championship player of month in January 2016, he was later named player of the year after scoring 22 goals in all competitions and helping City achieve promotion via a Wembley play-off final win against Sheffield Wednesday.

#TigerRags Supported by Hull UK City of Culture 2017 TITLETHE WHITE SHIRTS MYTH

For many years it was believed that Hull City played their first ever game in white shirts. A photograph showing two teams, one in plain white shirts and the other in black and white stripes, was presumed to be of City versus Notts County in September 1904. Recent research, however, reveals that the photograph was taken on the day of a charity game in 1906, between a travelling theatre company and a representative local team that included Hull FC rugby player Harry Taylor.

#TigerRags19 Supported by Hull UK City of Culture 2017 THE FIRST AMBER AND BLACK KIT

This photograph is believed to show Hull City shortly before their first game in September 1904. The team, seeming to wear all black kit, are posing with the Lord Mayor W. Jarman, who kicked off that historic match. A week before they faced Notts County, the Hull Daily Mail reported that the club’s colours would be amber and black. It is likely that the Tigers are wearing amber and black striped shirts in this photograph, but the camera has not captured the lighter stripes. Photographic plates of the era did not register yellow and orange tones well.

#TigerRags20 Supported by Hull UK City of Culture 2017 ERNEST MORISON

Local advertising man Ernest Morison was one of Hull City’s founding directors, and is credited with the idea for amber and black to be the club colours. The striped jerseys inspired Hull Daily Mail sports writer ‘Athleo’ to suggest ‘The Tigers’ as club nickname in March 1905.

#TigerRags21 Supported by Hull UK City of Culture 2017 WHITE SHORTS IN THE TWENTIES

Black shorts were dropped early in the 1920s. White shorts would be worn with amber and black striped jerseys for over a decade.

#TigerRags22 Supported by Hull UK City of Culture 2017 POST-WAR BLUE SHIRTS

Some dyes were in short supply and expensive after World War Two. When the Board of Trade refused a dye request from Hull City, the Tigers switched to light blue shirts for the first season at . Blue dye was easy to get hold of, as it was made in Hull by Reckitt & Sons of Morley Street.

#TigerRags23 Supported by Hull UK City of Culture 2017 ORANGE: NEEDLER’S BRIGHT IDEA

Harold Needler, who owned Hull City after World War Two, had meant for his team to play in orange shirts, white shorts and blue socks. Although that never happened, the cover art of Hull City’s 1946/47 season programmes showed a player wearing that colour combination.

#TigerRags24 Supported by Hull UK City of Culture 2017 THE TIGERS LOSE THEIR STRIPES

After a season in light blue shirts, the familiar colours of amber and black returned in 1947. The Tigers, however, had lost their stripes and would wear solid amber home shirts until the early 1960s.

#TigerRags25 Supported by Hull UK City of Culture 2017 BETTER RED THAN DEAD

Scarborough-based businessman Don Robinson, a man full of energy and fresh ideas, became Hull City chairman in 1982. He also added red to the Tigers’ colour palette, saying it “represents the blood that players are willing to shed in the name of Hull City”. Red was used as a third colour until 1990.

#TigerRags26 Supported by Hull UK City of Culture 2017 THE TIGERS CHANGE THEIR STRIPES

New printing techniques were driving kit design in the early 1990s, and eye catching all-over prints were all the rage, though mostly for away kits. The Tigers, however, used their nickname as inspiration for a home kit, and the 1992/93 shirt with its tiger stripe print has become legendary.

#TigerRags27 Supported by Hull UK City of Culture 2017 A CHANGE FOR THE WORSE

The relationship with Matchwinner, makers of the famed tiger stripe shirts, broke down ahead of the 1993/94 season. New suppliers Pelada were given the job of creating a new tiger print shirt design that didn’t violate Matchwinner’s copyright. The result was truly awful.

#TigerRags28 Supported by Hull UK City of Culture 2017 DO YOU PREFER PLAIN OR STRIPED?

#TigerRags29 Supported by Hull UK City of Culture 2017 WHITE TIGERS

All white is Hull City’s traditional change kit style, though in recent years they’ve also had green, maroon, jade, purple, silver, blue and black away shirts.

#TigerRags30 Supported by Hull UK City of Culture 2017 A PURPLE PATCH

In October 2016, Hull City launched a third shirt that caused quite a stir! Debate raged over whether it was pink or purple, a question answered by supplier Umbro, who described it as ‘Cactus Purple’. It wasn’t a lucky colour though. The purple shirts were worn just twice by the Tigers, and both games ended in defeat: a 6-1 humbling at Bournemouth and a 1-0 loss at Watford.

#TigerRags31 Supported by Hull UK City of Culture 2017 Cabinet 1 1993-95THANKS HOME TO... SHIRT (left of bottom shelf) Planning Suzanne Allott Design Mark Parling, Adrian Mitchell at Merlin Design Photography Chris Skelton and Darren Thompson Video James Richardson Audio Description David Burns and Matthew Rudd Hull 2017 Cheryl Oakshott, Melissa Page, Claire Drury, James Trowsdale, Siana-Mae Heppell-Secker and Harriet Johnson Streetlife museum Tom Goulder

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2008/09 home shirt Number 6, worn by player of the year Michael Turner at Aston Villa

Some people think the tiger striped 1992/93 home is the worst football shirt of all time, but it’s not even the worst Hull City shirt. That dubious distinction falls upon the follow up, worn for part of 1993/94 and all of 1994/95. After falling out with Matchwinner, City tasked Pelada to design a non-copyright violating approximation of the tiger skin shirts, which were used at the start of 1993/94 with Pelada patches covering the maker’s logo. The new shirts were ready by November, and featured a much tighter tiger stripe pattern. Up close it was amber and black, but from distance the pattern merged into a rusty hue. There was more change for 1994/95: a new sponsor meant more patches. The logo of new backer Needler’s Sweets was placed on huge felt panels.

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