Hunt: Hull players fully behind Brown

Stephen Hunt was happy to help Hull City secure a 3-3 draw with West Ham on Saturday.

The midfielder also insists the players are fully behind manager Phil Brown after a difficult few weeks.

"It was a very good game for the neutral, nerve-racking for the players and fans but very enjoyable to play," said Hunt, who felt the match was just what he needed after a difficult week.

Although he did not actually play, Hunt was involved with the Republic of Ireland side controversially beaten by France in the World Cup qualifying play-offs on Wednesday.

He said: "I didn't get on so I was more disappointed that I couldn't affect it.

"That was probably in the back of me head. I just came straight back after the game and I was looking forward to the game, to get the cobwebs off."

Hunt feels the team are still playing for Brown, who will remain under scrutiny with City still hovering around the bottom three.

"We have a job to do, we are professional players," he said. "We have a responsibility to go out and perform for him.

"I think everyone stuck to the gameplan and, like the last game, we could have got more rewards."