Hull City fans surprised by Brown exit
Hull City fans have spoken of their shock over the news that manager Phil Brown has left the club.
The Tigers have placed him on gardening leave with immediate effect, with Brian Horton and Steve Parkin taking charge of the first team until further notice.
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Hull City fans surprised by Brown exit
Loyal fan Trevor Pearce, 42, who hasn't missed a game since 1985, said: "I'm surprised by the timing of it. I thought it would have either happened before now or at the end of the season.
"It's hard to tell if he is the best manager we've had, but he has achieved something that no other manager in our history has – and that's getting us into the top flight of English football."
Maria Bromby, 65, from Tickton, near Beverley, said: "I was amazed with the timing – with only nine games left. It does seem such a strange time, though I'm sure Adam Pearson will have the right motives.
"On Saturday, against Arsenal, the players seemed behind Brown and couldn't have played any better. I'm sure they will be shocked."
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by Ron, Laurieton, NSW Oz
Tuesday, March 16 2010, 3:34AM
“I've advocated this for a long time,BUT the timing appears to be wrong @ this time. Let's keep our fingers crossed for next season.”
by jacko, hull
Monday, March 15 2010, 9:01PM
“absouloutley appauled by the decision of the board,complete disgrace to disrupt the club at such a crucial time,what they need most is stabalisation and getting rid of our most succesful manager thats kept us in the premier league the last 2 seasons is not the way to do it”
by Ian, KC
Monday, March 15 2010, 8:49PM
“The only surprise for me is that it has taken so long. I think that we only had 7 wins from 45 games. Any other club would have sacked the manager long ago. I'm glad Brown has gone: He had taken the club as far as he could. A good manager at Championship level but no idea in the Premiership. Good luck to him, but I wish he had gone sooner. We only have 9 games left and that is a tough prospect. Hope the lads keep it together and bounce back with renewed vigour. I've already got my season ticket and Prem or Championship I will be there. Hope it's the Premiership though. Come on you Hull!!”
by scarborough tiger, the seaside
Monday, March 15 2010, 4:37PM
“the suprising thing for me was browny wasnt sacked before the season started....never liked him for some reason, maybe because i allways rated peter taylor and never wanted him to leave..still the timing is strange but i think horton has more chance of saving city then browny had”
by jimmy, hull
Monday, March 15 2010, 4:35PM
“It is better late than too late. We have some easier games on the horizon and there is still time to grab some points and hopefully stay in the premiership. Late but not too late.”