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Brown ready for tough Tigers choices

Brown has no concerns over quick turnaround

Published: Tuesday, 29 December 2009, 10:21AM

Hull boss Phil Brown has no doubts his team will hit the ground running when they arrive at Bolton on Tuesday.

The struggling Tigers face a quick turnaround as they travel to the Reebok Stadium little more than 48 hours after a frenetic Barclays Premier League loss to Manchester United.

But after causing considerable problems for the champions in the 3-1 defeat on Sunday, Brown is convinced spirit will overcome any fatigue in the crunch clash at the Reebok Stadium.

Brown said: "The programme has been highlighted by a number of managers and a number of clubs but I think the more congestion, the more success you are having. I want more congestion.

"My old mate Sam (Allardyce), when we were together at Bolton, always questioned the physiological side of two games in three days.

"I agree with him - it is very difficult - but when the spirit in the camp is good and the players are just desperate to play, it would be difficult, given the level of performance against Manchester United, to make too many changes.

"What we take from that is joy and a lot of pride in the performance and commitment the players showed.

"We need to take that into this game. We are going there with a group of players that are very highly motivated at the state of play and cause of Hull City this season."