Brown ‘very disappointed’ after Hull sacking

(GSM) – Phil Brown has revealed he was ‘very disappointed’ at Hull City’s decision to relieve him of his duties.

Hull announced on Monday that Brown had been relieved of his duties and placed on gardening leave with immediate effect.

Brian Horton and Steve Parkin have been placed in charge of first-team affairs with the Tigers currently second from bottom of the Premier League table, three points adrift of safety.

“I am obviously very disappointed with the club’s decision and the fact that I will now not have the opportunity to secure Hull City’s status in the Premier League for a third consecutive season,” Brown said in a statement released through the League Managers Association.

He was very sad after the decision: “Although I am extremely sad to be leaving Hull City, I am very proud of my achievements during my time as manager, especially having led the team into the top flight of football for the first time in the club’s 104-year history and ahead of schedule.”

Brown said, “It has been a fantastic experience and I would like to offer my sincere thanks to all of the players, past and present, and also to my staff.”

“Finally, I would like to thank the fans for their support and wish the club every success in the future,” he added.