Hull Daily Mail

Play-Off Pain Can Serve Robins Well ; Progress Dampened by Poor Finish: Rovers Must Learn Lessons From End- of-Season Failure, Writes Charlie Mullan

ALMOST four years to the day, Justin Morgan received abuse from angry Rovers fans who saw another hope-filled promotion season end in disappointment. Halifax had just beaten them 36-22 in Morgan's sixth game in charge.

He Knows Where Kr Must Do Better

SOONER or later the bar is going to be raised to a point where winning the Grand Final is expected from Robins coach Justin Morgan. Every season his remit from his chairman Neil Hudgell is to progress.

Onestowatch

Liam Cooper: Needs no introduction after making his Premier League debut in defeat at Liverpool. Strong in the air and a great tackler, he loves a physical battle despite still being a teenager. Looks likely to be the natural long-term successor to Michael Turner at heart of defence. Mark Oxley: Signed for Pounds 150,000 from Rotherham in August 2006, the goalkeeper is an England under-20 international. Big things are expected from the 20-year-old shot-stopper, who commands his area well and ...

I'll Take Care with Cooper ; Balancing Act: Brown to Closely Monitor Teenage Defender

PHIL Brown admits he faces a "balancing act" as he tries to manage Liam Cooper's development as a Hull City first-team regular. Handed his Premier League debut in the 6-1 defeat at Liverpool, the home-grown 18-year-old defied the scoreline to put in a commendable display.

I'll Take Care with Cooper ; Balancing Act: Brown to Closely Monitor Teenage Defender [Edition 2]

PHIL Brown admits he faces a "balancing act" as he tries to manage Liam Cooper's development as a Hull City first-team regular. Handed his Premier League debut in the 6-1 defeat at Liverpool, the home-grown 18-year-old defied the scoreline to put in a commendable display.

Released Mental Patient in Kidnap Horror ; E Yorks: Anger Over Bank Manager's Ordeal Bank Manager's Horror at Kidnap by Released Mental Patient

A MENTAL health patient kidnapped a respected bank manager just hours after being released from a secure unit. David Burslam was released from mental health hospital Westlands in west Hull and made his way to the A63 in North Ferriby.

The Business

'Throwing' cash at ports tax case Claims the Government have wasted Pounds 35,000 defending their decision to backdate business rate charges on the region's port-based firms. Firms landed with huge bills have condemned the move as "defending the indefensible".

Sport

'I'll look after him' Liam Cooper will be handled with kid gloves by Hull City boss Phil Brown after his encouraging performance at Anfield against Liverpool. Handed his Premier League debut in the 6-1 defeat, the home- grown 18-year-old handled himself well despite the emphatic scoreline.

Opinion

The People's Voice Your views on the subjects that matter to you, including the future for police forces. Pages 8-9 Don't Be Daft A young boy has been told playing soldiers at school is inappropriate.

Entertainment

Clubspot All the latest from clubland with Dave Norman. Page 24 Older, but as angry as ever Chumbawamba on their new folk direction.

News & Analysis

MP dampens PM speculation Alan Johnson MP has quashed speculation touting him as successor to Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Page 4 Doorstep knife attack A man has been given a suspended prison sentence after attacking another man with a knife.

Salon Is a Beauty of an Idea

Fraud Inquiry Arrest ; Inbrief

HULL:The Mail has been asked to point out that a man arrested in connection with a number of fraud offences has no links with J&J Felt Roofing based in Goddard Avenue, west Hull. In yesterday's paper, it was reported the 26-year-old had posted flyers and business cards through doors at several properties around the Newbridge Road and James Reckitt Avenue area in east Hull, before returning days later touting for building repairs, throughout September.

Home Closure Decision ; Inbrief

HULL: Hull City Council has said the decision to close Rokeby Care Home was taken only after lengthy and careful consideration. The comments come after the Mail printed a story about how the campaigners who are fighting to keep the care home open wrote to the leader of the council to ask him to overturn the decision to shut the west Hull home.

Two Held Over Lead Theft ; Inbrief

E RIDING: Police have arrested two men in connection with the theft of lead from the roof of All Saints' Church in North Cave. A large quantity of lead went missing from the church in Church Lane between 4am and 4.35am on Friday.

Motorcyclist Is Injured After Crash with Car ; Inbrief

EAST HULL: A 19-year-old motorcyclist suffered a double fracture to her left leg after she was hit by a car. As first reported on the Mail's website, the woman was riding a black 500cc motorcycle along Marfleet Lane towards Preston Road when she was involved in a crash with a white Ford Connect van on Monday.

Caught On Film, the Doorstep Showdown with Knife Attacker ; Bransholme: Father-of-Four Is Spared Jail After Frenzy

THIS is the shocking moment a man was attacked with a 12in knife by someone who believed his victim had set fire to his home. Vincent Jason Southecoat's terrifying attack on Paul Henley was captured on CCTV.

Council Boss Struck with Swine Flu Bug ; Hull: Carl Minns Reveals Illness On Twitter

THE leader of Hull City Council has signed himself off work after being struck with swine flu. Councillor Carl Minns is unable to get out of bed after he contracted the H1N1 virus this week.

Town Beach Gets a Clean Sweep

WITHERNSEA: A team of 25 volunteers surveyed and cleaned the town's beach. The project was part of the Marine Conservation Society's (MCS) Beachwatch Big Weekend.

High Five for Football

WITHERNSEA: Five-a-side football sessions are being held on Monday's from October 5 at Withernsea Pavilion Leisure Centre. The free sessions, organised by the children and family action team, will take place from 4pm to 5pm for families with children up to 11.