HULL CITY: Sad day for Brown, says Windass
FORMER Hull City striker Dean Windass says it is a sad day for Phil Brown after he was relieved of his managerial duties at the club.
Brown has been placed on gardening leave with immediate effect, with Brian Horton and Steve Parkin taking charge of first-team duties until further notice.
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Dean Windass celebrates at the end of the game in the Championship Play Off Final at Wembley where he helped Phil Brown lead the Tigers into the top flight for the first time in their history
Windass was the Tigers hero back in 2008 when scoring the winning goal in the 1-0 win over Bristol City in the Championship play-off final at Wembley to help Brown's men into the Premier League for the first time.
Windass told Sky Sports News: "I feel very sorry for Phil. He's the most successful manager Hull have ever had.
"He was a great manager for me and a good coach as well. It's a sad day for Phil.
"He's done a fantastic job in the time he's been there. To take us (into the top flight) after 104 years was a great journey for us.
"All good things come to an end but he was a good friend and always will be."
7 Comments
by Tigerprawn, Hull
Tuesday, March 16 2010, 10:59PM
“Oh I forgot, thanks for everything u've done for us in the past Phil but exactly as I say that was in the past.. u havnt had a clue for a while have u, lets be honest, the timing stinks tho, u should have gone at the beginning of the year imo, wish u all the best for the future tho...”
by Tigerprawn, Hull
Tuesday, March 16 2010, 10:56PM
“cueballs44, whats ur major malfunction, if you havnt got owt positive to say, stay off our forum u sad disgrace of a person, cant wait til we prove u wrong, u call ur self a City fan, well here's something u might have heard 'KEEP THE FAITH'! it aint over til its ova u waste of space... the Tiger has spoken.”
by Mike Cott Tiger, Cottingham
Monday, March 15 2010, 4:48PM
“Thanks for all your hard work Phil over the years it has been a great roller coaster of a ride. You will always be a legend in Hull for getting us into the Premiership. Regarding a new manager taking over I would like to see Mark Hughes as he is good coach and has a strong personality and is regarded highly by players and other managers. He will also be able to attract top class players if we stay in the premiership. Come on you Hull”
by cueball44, kingston upon hull city
Monday, March 15 2010, 3:57PM
“do you slash and cut crowd think a new manager will wave a magic wand over the hull city players boots to make them score, dream on, they are GONE!! cueball44.”
by Rocker, Cottingham
Monday, March 15 2010, 2:11PM
“deano, nice words but after he dumped you so badly last season this has been coming.
great what phil had done but bad the way he has acted at times. UTT”
by Billy Wizz, Capstan Road Hull
Monday, March 15 2010, 1:38PM
“All the best for the future Phil,
I don't blame you for the Manchester City dressing down of the Hull city players.
Surely that was on the same lines, as being asked to walk in front of the school at assembly after committing some misdemeanor.
Come you city players wheres your gonads.
Bill L”
by Brian, North Ferriby
Monday, March 15 2010, 12:36PM
“As a supporter going back to the days of Raich Carter, I never thought I would be able to watch Premiership football in Hull. Thanks Phil, we will always be grateful for that. All the best for your future.”