Source: Daily_Mail
Hull boss Brown admits massive victory over Stoke saved his skin
Under-fire Hull boss Phil Brown has admitted last weekend's desperate win over Stoke may have saved him his job.[LNB]Brown's position had been the subject of intense speculation ahead of the game at the KC Stadium, which Hull won 2-1 with an injury-time Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink goal.[LNB]The vital victory, only the club's third in the Barclays Premier League this season, was enough to lift the Tigers out of the relegation zone.[LNB] Late, late show: Hull manager Phil Brown celebrates his side's winner at the KC[LNB]And speaking after his side's 2-2 draw against Serie A side Atlanta on Thursday night, Brown said: 'I think less pressure but more confidence where the players are concerned.[LNB]'When you ask the players to play football you have to play with confidence and today we have seen a little more confidence. Hopefully we can carry that into the West Ham game.'[LNB] Last action hero: Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink slots the ball home for the Tigers[LNB]Hull were beaten on penalties by Atalanta. Richard Garcia equalised twice for the English side but Bernard Mendy, Andy Dawson and George Boateng all missed after the game went to spot-kicks.[LNB] Reinvented Phil Brown praised by chairman Adam Pearson as Hull fight for their futureHull captain Ian Ashbee signs new contract to stay at the KC Stadium until 2011NORTHERN EXPOSURE: Jimmy Bullard hails Hull's unsung hero but sets sights on getting Phil Brown's reign back on songHULL CITY FC
