Harper set for Hull debut after Tigers lose keeper
The Scotland international, who has played a key role in the Tigers’ positive start to the season, suffered a thigh injury in last weekend’s defeat at Everton.
Manager Steve Bruce said: “We have just found out this morning that Allan is going to be out for five or six weeks.
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Hide Ad“As I have said repeatedly, injuries are the one area where we needed to stay fit and healthy and this one couldn’t have come at a worse time.
“Allan will be a big miss for us because he has played very, very well and we wish him a speedy recovery.”
Harper, 38, joined Hull in the summer after calling time on his career with Newcastle United.