Experience has taught the Republic of Ireland international that any loss of concentration could spell the end for the Tigers’ current spell in the Premier League…by Zack Wilson

The Republic of Ireland’s World Cup hopes suffered a setback when Kevin Kilbane’s own goal late in the second half denied his side victory at Croke Park.

The Irish international thinks one of his fellow Tigers will one day represent the Three Lions…by Zack Wilson

Winger Kevin Kilbane is confident Hull can stave off the threat of relegation if they keep their cool over the remaining weeks of the season.Phil Brown’s men suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Kilbane’s former club Wigan on Sunday as Ben Watson’s clever late winner left them four points clear of the drop zone with eight games to go.

Hull will be without Kevin Kilbane and Dean Marney for Tuesday night’s FA Cup quarter-final clash with Arsenal at Emirates Stadium.Left-back or winger Kilbane is cup-tied following his January move from Wigan while Marney completes a three-match suspension.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce is hoping all his activity in the transfer window has not had too much of a disruptive effect on the team.In the last month the Latics have lost strikers Emile Heskey and Henri Camara, midfielders Wilson Palacios, Ryan Taylor and Kevin Kilbane.

Kevin Kilbane is keen to help Hull establish themselves in the top flight while Steve Finnan could be following the Irishman to the KC Stadium.Republic of Ireland winger Kilbane, 31, has signed for the Tigers from Wigan on a two-and-a-half-year contract after the two clubs agreed an undisclosed fee.

Hull City are close to finalising the Kevin Kilbane’s transfer from Wigan.

Hull are hoping to complete the signings of Wigan’s Kevin Kilbane and Luis Boa Morte of West Ham before the end of the week.

Hull are hoping to complete the signings of Wigan’s Kevin Kilbane and Luis Boa Morte of West Ham before the end of the week.Manager Phil Brown revealed on Tuesday morning the club have agreed a fee with West Ham for Boa Morte and were hoping to reach a similar agreement with Wigan and speak to both midfielders.