Hull confirm Pearson return

02 November 2009 10:10
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Hull, as expected, have confirmed the appointment of Adam Pearson as the club's new executive chairman.[LNB] Pearson replaces Paul Duffen at the helm following Duffen's resignation last week.[LNB]The former Derby chairman quit his role at Pride Park to return for a second stint at the KC Stadium.[LNB]Pearson's appointment was widely expected and he was in attendance for Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Burnley.[LNB]Pearson said: "I am delighted to be back at Hull City as chairman.[LNB]"Hull City is a club I know well and care passionately about.[LNB]"There are obviously significant challenges ahead but with real hard work from me and my staff, allied to the usual outstanding support of Hull City fans, I am sure we will take the club forward again."[LNB]Pearson was previously at the helm from 2001-07, overseeing the club's successful rise from near bankruptcy to the Championship.[LNB]He moved to Derby after a consortium headed by Duffen bought the Tigers but left Pride Park last week to return to Hull.[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports