HULL CITY: First offer too low, but Brown conclusion draws near
HULL City remain confident of agreeing a severance package with estranged manager Phil Brown, despite opening talks failing to bring an amicable resolution.
Brown, who has been on gardening leave since mid-March, met with head of football operations Adam Pearson on Wednesday to thrash out a deal for the remaining 13 months of his annual £1.4m deal.
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Talks: Phil Brown
The Tigers opened up talks by offering a lump cash sum, but it is understood the figure fell well short of what Brown and his representatives had hoped for.
Brown looks certain to knock back the deal but with talks set to continue between the two parties, it is hoped a swift agreement will be reached to formally end a historic three-and-a-half year relationship.
After almost two months on gardening leave, Brown is keen to return to a management role ahead of next season.
Several clubs are believed to have sounded out the 50-year-old but he cannot discuss any potential offer whilst on City's pay roll.
Brown's desire to return to work should aid City's bargaining position and with further talks expected in the next seven days, a severance deal should arrive before June.
A LEGAL team acting on behalf of the PFA continue to work on the proposals which would see players defer wages but still receive full payment in the long-term.
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by stewby, beverley
Tuesday, May 18 2010, 6:31PM
“its amazing that duffen left and actually had to pay city compensation for what had happened at city yet brown gets to screw the club one more time before moving on, or did mr brown have nothing to do with these "deals" in which case what were city paying him for, just to pick the team, mr brown should do the club a favour and just walk away, clubs showing interest, if thats the case he could quit, but he wont because he will never get a job like this again and will never earn this sort of money again. i will be glad when the whole episode is done with and we can move on”
by Stu, Mars
Monday, May 17 2010, 10:05AM
“Has anyone ever seen Sir Fergy, Wenger or Rafa berate their players on the pitch? I cant recall it myself. I mean 4-0 at have time against a Man C first 11 worth more than the Tiger's FULL ROSTER of players. You cant really say much about it but surely you get the team off the pitch and say your peace BEHIND the dressing room door. Go away Brown and take your fake tan and bad kareoke voice with you. You dont deserve what your asking for in a severance package. You should look at what you're cost US!!!”
by scarborough tiger, home
Sunday, May 16 2010, 10:54PM
“il be glad when brown has gone to another club, then we wont have that phoney tonym on here anymore..he can go support the team stupid enough to give brown a job.after all tonym doesnt support hull city he just loves phil brown with all his heart..”
by Mag in 'ull, Hull
Sunday, May 16 2010, 10:52PM
“The big headed orange Mackem got what he dexerved”
by peteg, Kingston upon Hull
Sunday, May 16 2010, 5:48PM
“My favourite manager and the best City have had, was Horatio Stratton CARTER, or 'Raich' to his fans.”