Hull City manager Steve Bruce admitted that signing Geddo might be a gamble but is hopeful the striker will hit the ground running along with Egypt mate Ahmed Fathi. Joining Hull on a six-month loan from Ahli, Geddo and Fathi were recruited to aid the Tiger's promotion charge as Bruce hopes his new boys can deliver as soon as possible. "I hope they walk straight through the door and hit the ground running but it may take time," Bruce told the Mail. "The big thing is that their league has not been playing. How physically ready they are will be the big question but certainly for ability they'll have no problems. "If they'd have been playing every week back in Egypt then I don't think there would be any kind of problem. "They play in a hostile environment and handle huge pressures every time they play. There'll always be a question mark over how a foreign player will adapt, but they're used to how physical it can be."
Geddo and Fathi joined Elmohamady at KC Stadium Crown jewel Focusing about Geddo, Bruce spoke of his faith in the Egypt striker's ability. "He's got a prolific record but he needs to take his chance of playing in England," the ex-Manchester United defender added. "He wants to prove himself here and he could be the crown jewel we're looking for. It's a gamble, but he's certainly got potential. "I've always been intrigued by the Egyptian market. People would go all over Africa to get players, but Egypt are always one of the strongest traditionally in Africa. "If they're in good physical shape, they'll be terrific acquisitions. "Ahli is the Manchester United of Africa. To get two of their players is remarkable."
