City hopeful, but questions still remain

TIGERS ARE NOT IN IDEAL SITUATION

- By JAMES SMAILES

Hull City have formally lodged their appeal with the English Football League against the punishment of a three-window transfer fee restriction.

Having compiled their evidence, lawyers have officially submitted the appeal to the EFL, with sources indicating the club's belief their appeal will be successful has grown even stronger in recent days having seen the evidence laid out.

While City have now been placed in and come out of two transfer embargoes in the last week, the club remain under a restriction which prevents them from paying a transfer fee for any player.