Jose triggers Royals flush

STEPHEN KINGSLEY reckons opponents are becoming scared of facing in-form Hull.

For the first time in 109 years, the Tigers have won six league games in a row in one of the top two divisions.

They have roared from the relegation zone – on the morning of December 1 – to within four points of the play-offs.

Left-back Kingsley has helped a previously leaky young defence to claim three successive clean sheets.

This shut-out followed the 6-0 win over Bolton and 2-0 victory against Leeds.

Experienced Cardiff defender Matthew Connolly is set to further bolster the Hull defence and will have a medical today.

Asked if teams are becoming fearful of them, Kingsley said: “I think you have seen that here.

“Wednesday sat off. We scored so they had to come out and it suited us. We have put ourselves in a great position now.”

Boss Nigel Adkins met with the club’s owner, Assem Allam, before this match to discuss this transfer window and other recruits are being eyed.

Jarrod Bowen struck the opening two goals here, then Fraizer Campbell rifled in another, to leave Wednesday down in 16th.

Owls caretaker boss Steve Agnew had a miserable return to Hull, where he was once Steve Bruce’s assistant.

He was surprised by what he saw from the Owls, whom Bruce will take charge of next month.

Agnew had the players in yesterday and spoke some home truths.

He said: “The players have to understand what’s required to win matches and move up the league – that was way below anything we would ask for.”