Adkins wants Tigers to roar

NIGEL ADKINS admits his Hull team need to start picking up wins, beginning with today’s visit of Derby.

The Tigers are three points above the drop zone and have won only once in 10 league games.

Manager Adkins (above) said: “Let’s not pretend we are too good to go down.

“We know the position we are in and we know we have to win games. We are on the right track with the displays we are putting in.”

In-form Derby are looking for a fifth successive victory today.

Boss Gary Rowett has Tom Lawrence back in contention after an ankle injury. Johnny Russell, Sam Winnall, Chris Martin and George Thorne are also waiting for their chance.