Mike Phelan has become the fourth managerial casualty in the Premier League this season. Hull City, sitting second from bottom in the table, announced today they were "parting company" with their manager.
? | The Club can announce this evening that it has parted company with Head Coach Mike Phelan. More details to follow...
— Hull City (@HullCity) January 3, 2017
@HullCity We would like to thank Mike for his efforts both as Assistant Manager and Head Coach over the last two years...
— Hull City (@HullCity) January 3, 2017
The search for a replacement has begun and an announcement will be made in due course...
— Hull City (@HullCity) January 3, 2017
Finding a mug willing to take on the Hull City job will prove quite a challenge. Steve Bruce steered them to promotion last season. But he left before this season started after Hull's owners made clear they were anxious to sell and thus weren't going to be spending any money on players.
A more detailed statement on Phelan's sacking is promised shortly. Hull have only won one game in the Premier League this season.
