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.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.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. Total backing: Under-fire Brown believes he has the full support of his squad 'It does not affect me, as Russell Bartlett said over the last 24 hours.'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.Off the field: Brown says Paul Duffen (R) quit as chairman for business reasons'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.'If we respond with another win, that shows we are going in the right direction.' 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

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