Phil Brown 'very disappointed'
Phil Brown claimed he was "very disappointed" at Hull City's decision today to relieve him of his duties.
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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Former Hull City boss Phil Brown
City lost 2-1 at home to Arsenal on Saturday with Nicklas Bendtner scoring a last-gasp winner.
The defeat left the Tigers second bottom of the standings, three points from 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 Barclays Premier League for a third consecutive season," Brown said in a statement released through the League Managers Association.
"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.
"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."
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by jack, city
Tuesday, March 16 2010, 12:55AM
“Hey Lamb chop, what a dik u are. You wouldn't know a good manager if he kicked you in the shins.”
by Tony Frost, adelaide
Monday, March 15 2010, 10:32PM
“Good luck to the next manager as he will certainly need it , Hull City players are not skillfull enough for this level END OF STORY”
by mark, west hull
Monday, March 15 2010, 5:34PM
“haha about time he was SACKED the useless piece of scum”
by scarborough tiger, seaside
Monday, March 15 2010, 4:55PM
“based on results most of citys managers have done better then Phil Brown....”
by scarborough tiger, the seaside
Monday, March 15 2010, 4:53PM
“You may be dissapointed mr Brown...But as some one who didnt want you here before the season started i am not...You started off fine in our first season..But after christmas the results said it all.....just as the results say it all this season...Please take fagan and garcia and mcshane with you ...”