Bobby Zamora inspired Fulham to a triumphant 130th anniversary match as Jimmy Bullard endured a torrid return to Craven Cottage.

Zamora struck his second Premier League goal of the season before setting up a second for strike partner Diomansy Kamara as Fulham climbed to 12th in the table.

It was a deserved victory against an abysmal Hull side who remain mired in the relegation zone with little hope of escaping if they continue to play like this.

Bullard's arrival in the 58th minute failed to spark a revival, the record £5million signing instead having to contend with a hostile reception from the fans who once idolised him.

The 30-year-old midfielder was making only his second appearance for Hull after suffering a serious knee injury on his debut last January.

From the moment he appeared for the warm-up he was jeered, with the volume increasing upon his appearance from the bench and reaching a crescendo when Kamara sent him tumbling to the floor.

Fulham supporters, remembering his contribution in keeping the club in the Premier League last year, were opposed to Bullard's departure but boss Roy Hodgson was never convinced.

Surrounded by his lifeless Hull team-mates, he made little impact tonight with Damien Duff instead emerging as the star performer in a one-sided contest.

It was Fulham's third Premier League victory of the season and Duff was their most creative player, proving a constant menace to the Tigers.

The Republic of Ireland winger produced the first meaningful act when he floated in a dangerous free-kick that Hull keeper Boaz Myhill punched to safety with Zamora lurking.

Neither side had produced a clear-cut chance but Duff, back in Fulham's line-up after recovering from a calf injury, looked capable of creating something.

Skipper Danny Murphy erupted at Kamara after mis-hitting a long pass that he accused the Senegal marksman of failing to chase, though it was a hopeless ball that he had no chance of reaching.

Unperturbed, Kamara set up a superb chance for Zamora but the Fulham striker stabbed his shot over the crossbar from five yards out.

A low shot from Duff forced a smart save from Myhill at the near post as the Irishman tried desperately to breath some life into the match.

The deadlock was finally broken two minutes before half-time when Myhill pushed a powerful shot by Duff into the path of Zamora who nodded home.

Stephen Hunt hoofed a half-chance 30 yards into the stands as the second half got off to a predictably lifeless start.

With both sides conceding possession amid a glut of unforced errors, the game was suffering as a spectacle.

Bullard appeared amid a chorus of boos and when Kamara shoulder barged him onto the pitch moments after arriving, the home fans erupted in their loudest cheer of the night.

Murphy limped off and was replaced by Jonathan Greening and by the 64th minute Fulham were two goals ahead.

Hull's defence was becoming increasing ragged, allowing Zamora to find space down the right which he exploited with a jet-heeled run into the area.

Looking up, he picked out Kamara at the far post and the Senegalese smashed the ball home from close range.

Kamara could have made it 3-0 but his shot slipped the wrong side of the left post before Zamora tested Myhill with a strong late attempt.

Teams

Fulham Schwarzer, Pantsil, Hughes, Hangeland, Konchesky,Duff (Gera 84), Murphy (Greening 60), Baird, Dempsey, Zamora,Kamara (Nevland 87).

Subs Not Used: Zuberbuhler, Kelly, Riise, Smalling.

Booked: Konchesky.

Goals: Zamora 43, Kamara 64.

Hull Myhill, McShane, Sonko, Kilbane, Dawson, Zayatte,Ghilas (Bullard 58), Marney, Geovanni, Hunt (Altidore 69),Vennegoor of Hesselink (Mendy 80).

Subs Not Used: Warner, Halmosi, Mouyokolo, Olofinjana.

Booked: Dawson.

Att: 22,943

Ref: Andre Marriner (W Midlands).