Phil Brown was naturally disappointed to lose his Hull City Football Club job on Monday.

The Tigers have confirmed that they have decided to call time on the 50-year-old’s stint in charge of the KC Stadium side, as they continue to battle relegation.

Brown was appointed manager in October 2006 and led them to the top-flight for the first time in their history, and kept them in the division on the final day of last season.

This year, though, they have continued to struggle, and with just nine games remaining, the board have took the decision to relive him of his duties.

"I am obviously very disappointed with the club's decision and the fact that I will now not have the opportunity to secure Hull City’s status in the Premier League for a third consecutive season," Brown said in a statement released through the League Managers Association.

"Although I am extremely sad to be leaving Hull City, I am very proud of my achievements during my time as manager, especially having led the team into the top flight of football for the first time in the club's 104-year history and ahead of schedule.

"It has been a fantastic experience and I would like to offer my sincere thanks to all of the players, past and present, and also to my staff. Finally, I would like to thank the fans for their support and wish the club every success in the future."

Brian Horton and Steve Parkin have been placed in temporary charge, but this is destined to be a short stint as chairman Adam Pearson expects to make a permanent appointment on Wednesday.

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