OFFICIAL: Kevin Kilbane Signs For Hull City

Former Wigan Athletic midfielder has sealed his switch from Greater Manchester to east Yorkshire as Hull City have unveiled him as their latest recruit...

Hull City made a phenomenal start to their rookie season in England's top tier. However, for the past two months the Tigers' form has begun to tame as opposition clubs have realised how to de-claw them.

Manager Phil Brown targetted the winter window as an opportunity to bolster his side with Premier League quality, and even stated that Wigan Athletic's experienced midfielder Kevin Kilbane is a player that stays true to that statement.

The club have today made the official announcement that the Kilbane transfer has come to a close, as they have finally brought the Irish international to the KC Stadium on a permanent deal.

A statement on the club's official website read:

"Hull City have completed the signing of Kevin Kilbane from Wigan Athletic for an undisclosed fee.

"Kilbane signed a two-and-a-half year deal at the Tigers' training ground earlier this morning and will train with his new team-mates today."

Earlier in the week it was also reported that Hull were in the market for West Ham United's Portuguese winger Luis Boa Morte.