Coyle 'would love to play 500' games for Hull

Hull City captain Lewie Coyle says he would love to play 500 games for the Tigers, having just reached 200 appearances in Tuesday's defeat to Ipswich Town.

Coyle, 30, joined Hull from Fleetwood Town in 2020 and has become a key part of the first team, playing at least 40 Championship games in each of the past three full seasons.

"To go on and make 200 appearances for my hometown club - a place that means so much to me and my family - it's something I'm very proud of," he told BBC Radio Humberside.

"It's a lovely number, I'd love to certainly get over the 500 mark. I've still got many years left ahead of me, I feel in a good spot."

While at Hull, Coyle has overseen the club winning the League One title in 2021, missing out on the Championship play-offs by one place in 2024, and narrowly escaping relegation on goal difference last season.

"I didn't really play loads in that first year. I found it tough to get going. When I finally did get in, I felt like I kicked on," he added.

"You then create memories for life with good friends, good people.

"Being from Hull, playing for Hull, that sometimes comes with its challenges. [You're] susceptible to a lot more questions, a lot more scrutiny, which is fine.

"I knew that when I signed. But there's so many good people around the football club and the city of Hull that have been fantastic with me."