Source: Daily_Mail
Hull players are a 'million per cent' behind me, says defiant boss Brown
Hull City boss Phil Brown today delivered a defiant statement, refuting rumours that he is set to be sacked by the Premier League strugglers, insisting his players are a 'million per cent' behind him.[LNB]Brown also revealed that former chairman Paul Duffen decided to quit the KC Stadium due to business reasons and that his departure had no impact on his own position.[LNB]He said: 'I spoke for a long time with Paul Duffen and (owner) Russell Bartlett over the past couple of days and the replacement chairman will be announced after Saturday's game.[LNB][LNB] Total backing: Under-fire Brown believes he has the full support of his squad[LNB] 'It does not affect me, as Russell Bartlett said over the last 24 hours.'[LNB]The former Derby boss believes Hull have shown a marked improvementthis month following a poor start to the season and that a win againstnewly-promoted Burnley this weekend is crucial.[LNB]Off the field: Brown says Paul Duffen (R) quit as chairman for business reasons[LNB]'When you bring eight new players in over the summer it takes timeto gel, and October has shown they are starting to gel,' Brown added.[LNB]'If we respond with another win, that shows we are going in the right direction.'[LNB] Phil Brown fighting Hull axe as money men warn of £23m relegation disasterHull breached: Brown clings to job as club confirms Duffen's departureManager Phil Brown holds on in Hull shake-up... but Tigers hero Dean Windass calls for him to move onHULL CITY FC
