Source: Daily_Mail
Reinvented Brown praised by chairman Pearson as Hull fight for their future
Hull City chairman Adam Pearson has given the thumbs-up to the 'new' Phil Brown.[LNB]The Tigers manager, one of the most media-friendly bosses in the Barclays Premier League, has not spoken to the press after Pearson called for the club to 'show more humility' after taking over from Paul Duffen last week.[LNB] Under pressure: Phil Brown is fighting to save his job[LNB]Many believed this was directed at Brown who allowed assistant manager Brian Horton to fulfil media duties after Hull's 2-1 win over Stoke City, only their fourth league win of 2009.[LNB]While it was a last-gasp goal by Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink that secured victory Pearson was suitably impressed.[LNB]Pearson said: 'He seemed to get all the major decisions right - the team selection, the substitutions and match-day preparation. Under such a spotlight that wasn't easy. I thought he handled himself very well.'[LNB] Late show: Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink celebrates his winner[LNB] NORTHERN EXPOSURE: Jimmy Bullard hails Hull's unsung heroBullard behind Hull boss Brown after Tigers claw out a rare win over StokeHull City 2 Stoke City 1: Jan the man saves the day for Phil BrownHULL CITY FC
