Birmingham City v Hull City: Hobbs backing Fryatt to deliver goals in Tigers’ promotion push

The Tigers striker netted for the first time in 11 attempts in the weekend win over Bristol City.

It took his tally to nine for the season and Fryatt’s team-mate Jack Hobbs believes the frontman can start punishing Championship defences again.

Hull captain Hobbs said: “Matty was brilliant against Bristol City and a constant threat to their defence. He was a right nuisance, created chances and took his goal well. We are all delighted for him because he deserved it. That should do his confidence the world of good.

“He works hard every day and in training he is always doing his shooting practice, so it was only a matter of time.

“If you keep getting in the right areas and creating chances, the goals will come because he is a goalscorer.

“Matty might not be the biggest and you wouldn’t call him a target man, but he won his fair share of headers and it makes such a difference when we are clearing balls it’s not coming straight back.

“He also makes a lot of selfless running.”

Nick Barmby has no fresh injury concerns ahead of tonight’s trip to promotion rival Birmingham City.

The Hull manager added: “It will be a tough game but we are looking forward to it.

“These are the games you want, the ones against teams like Birmingham.

“We know we are in for a tough game but we relish it.”

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Referee: F Graham (Essex).

Last time: Birmingham City 0 Hull City 0; April 17, 2009; Championship.