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RUTHLESS ABEL IS HAT-TRICK HERO

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The LeaguePaper Team
13 August 2017

Slutsky’s delighted as Tigers impress

By Ricky Charlesworth

LEONID SLUTSKY was delighted with his first win as Hull boss but knows his squad could change between now and the end of August.
Abel Hernandez was the star of the show after netting a hattrick for Slutsky’s side against a plucky Brewers side.
Slutsky, taking charge of his first home game, was happy with the win but knows City need to strengthen their ranks before the transfer window closes later this month.
He is also keen to ward off clubs circling around his star players, including Kamil Grosicki and Sam Clucas.
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