I guess all the cynics have been proved wrong when they suggested the Tigers might be the next “Derby” this season. Even I was accused of being so after this post here.

Even so, I’m not quite sure that anyone could have predicted Hull City being an amazing fifth in the table before the season started. It seems all cynics and supporters, however, are united in their criticism over the Danny Guthrie challenge, which certainly doesn’t quite fit into the FA’s Respect campaign as far as I can see.

Still, at least Hull can be celebrating in the meantime about their table position. We’ll check back again mid-season to see whether we can continue this surge.

From the Hull Daily Mail:

“Latest figures suggest up to 30,000 people in Hull need to become more physically active if the city is to close the gap on the healthiest places in Yorkshire. 

 

The statistics also show 61.4 per cent of people in Hull are overweight or obese, while binge drinking is over twice the national average for men and women.”

Another glowing reference for Hull. But the report hits the nail on the head when it says that with our three top-flight clubs, we are in a great position to improve health and fitness. Hull’s sporting success has been front page news thanks to Hull City FC, Hull FC and Hull KR. What more inspiration do we need?

Keen to jump on the healthy bandwagon? You can find a list of gyms in Hull here