Windass - Brown should go

28 October 2009 15:04
// 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();} Former Hull City striker Dean Windass believes manager Phil Brown should be "moved on" if the Tigers are to stay in the Premier League.[LNB] Amid mounting speculation Brown's future at the KC Stadium could be coming to an end, his former striker has twisted the knife.[LNB]And with reports circulating that the Tigers chief did not attend training on Wednesday, Windass told talkSPORT Magazine: "I think sometimes you need a fresh change. Phil's done a fantastic job since he's been there but I think it's time that he should get moved on and bring somebody else in."[LNB]Hull are currently in the relegation zone in the Premier League and Windass believes a tough season lies ahead.[LNB]On being asked if the Tigers can stay up, the former Aberdeen and Bradford forward said: "It's going to be difficult. They're not getting results and they're struggling to score goals at the moment. They need a 10-15 goal-a-year striker to get away from the bottom of the table. [LNB]"They've got a little mini league at the moment and it's important they win games against teams in and around their league."[LNB]Windass' comments come as accountants raised concerns over the state of the club's finances.[LNB]The Tigers' accounts - which were filed five months late - have been assessed by auditors Deloitte, who believe they could be in a perilous position should they lose their Premier League status.[LNB]A report warns chairman Paul Duffen and the club's directors they would need to generate a surplus of £23million if the side were to be relegated to the Championship.[LNB]If Hull stay up for another season, the accounts say they would still need a £16m surplus to continue living by their current means.[LNB]The report warns players would have to be sold in an attempt to balance the books.[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports