Matazo makes more progress, but Coyle has watching brief

AND MACCA IS ALREADY ON HIS WAY HOME TO UK

- By BARRY COOPER

Hull City were back in training on Thursday as Sergej Jakirovic and his players stepped up preparations for today's game against Kasimpasa.

The Tigers trained in the early evening sunshine amid cooling temperatures, and away from the 35c degree heat earlier in day and were put through their paces in a tough two-hour session.

Spirits were high amongst the squad, with the Tigers aiming to back up Tuesday's come-from-behind victory with what would be a third win on the spin.

Here's a look at the latest behind-the-scenes diary from City's training camp in Riva...

A day off

City's players were given the day off on Wednesday, with many of them going off to play golf.