Hull City finally dispense with manager Phil Brown in 'amicable departure'

07 June 2010 20:31
Brown, who led the club to the top flight for the first time in their history, was placed on gardening leave in March as the club struggled against relegation last season. [LNB]Iain Dowie took over team affairs in Brown's absence and, although he was not retained at the end of the season, there has been no way back for Brown. [LNB]'I am very sad to be leaving Hull City,' he said. 'My 3½ years at the club were a fantastic experience for me and I am extremely proud of the club's achievements during that time. [LNB]'Now that we have reached a resolution, I can now look forward to returning to management in the not too distant future.'[LNB]Hull, who are saddled with large debts, are now looking for a new manager to spearhead their attempts to bounce back from the Championship. Paul Hart, the Crystal Palace manager, has been linked with the post. [LNB]CPFC2010, the consortium aiming to save Crystal Palace, has moved a step nearer its takeover of the Championship club. According to administrator Brendan Guilfoyle, 'legally binding agreements have been signed which should save the football club', with a final deal set to be completed by the end of July. [LNB]

Source: Telegraph