Hull chief: Phelan sacking was a necessity

Ehab Allam has defended the club"s decision to axe their head coach with wins proving hard to come by since the beginning of 2016-17
Hull City vice-chairman Ehab Allam insists sacking Mike Phelan was a necessity to survive Premier League relegation this season.
Hull parted ways with Phelan on..

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Former Hull captain Ian Ashbee thinks Mike Phelan"s replacement will struggle

Former Hull captain Ian Ashbee believes whoever replaces Mike Phelan as head coach will struggle to keep the club in the Premier League.
Phelan, 54, was sacked on Tuesday night having only been installed as permanent boss in October and former Olympiakos boss Marco Silva is understood to have been lined up to take over..

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Premier League strugglers Hull part company with boss Mike Phelan

Hull have parted company with manager Mike Phelan.
The Tigers announced on Tuesday night that the 54-year-old, only appointed as boss on a permanent basis in October, had left the club.
Monday"s 3-1 loss at West Brom left Hull deep in Premier League relegation trouble, with just 13 points from 20 games.
“The club ..

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OFFICIAL: Hull City sack manager Phelan

Hull City have announced they have parted ways with manager Mike Phelan.
The former Manchester United assistant manager took over as Tigers boss late in the summer following the departure of Steve Bruce from the KCom stadium.
And despite a bright start to the campaign, the newly-promoted side now ..

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"Can Samuel defend corners?" - Hull boss Phelan responds to Eto"o rumours

The Tigers have been linked with a move to bring the ex-Barcelona and Chelsea striker onto their books, but their manager knows nothing of a deal
Hull City manager Mike Phelan admits Samuel Eto’o would be taking on an ‘unbelievable challenge’ were he to complete a shock move to the KC Stadium.
The..

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"Pretty boys need to do the basics" - Phelan slams Hull players

Robert Snodgrass gave the struggling side a first-half lead against West Brom, but the manager was disappointed to see them throw it away to lose
Hull City manager Mike Phelan criticised his players in the wake of Monday"s defeat to West Brom, calling them “pretty boys” and insisting they must..

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Hull boss Phelan plays down fears over future of Snodgrass after Everton draw

Hull boss Mike Phelan played down speculation over winger Robert Snodgrass" future after seeing his side climb off the foot of the Premier League with a 2-2 draw against Everton.
Snodgrass had already hit the crossbar with one second-half free-kick when another brilliant effort appeared to have been enough to seal..

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Mike Phelan says Arsenal defender Carl Jenkinson is a transfer target for Hull

Hull boss Mike Phelan has confirmed he wants Arsenal defender Carl Jenkinson to boost his club"s Premier League survival bid.
Jenkinson, 24, has been restricted to five cup appearances this season for Arsenal, who are ready to let the right-back head out on loan or leave on a permanent transfer.
Phelan has targete..

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Mike Phelan: Hungry players welcome to tackle Hull"s challenge

Hull"s predicament at the foot of the Premier League offers an ideal opportunity for players at other clubs who are hungry for a fresh challenge, according to manager Mike Phelan.
Phelan, whose side can move off bottom spot with a first win in eight league games on Friday night against Everton at the KCOM Stadium,..

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Phelan confirms loan bid for Arsenal defender Jenkinson

Hull City are bottom of the Premier League as 2017 approaches, and the Tigers manager has his sights set on some January acquisitions
Mike Phelan has confirmed Hull City have made an enquiry to bring in right-back Carl Jenkinson on loan from Arsenal.
Hull"s 3-0 defeat to Manchester City on Bo..

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Robertson heartbroken over penalty mistake - Phelan

Hull City matched Manchester City for 70 minutes before the defender"s mistake was ruthlessly exploited by Pep Guardiola"s side, though his boss offered encourgament
Mike Phelan felt Hull City and Andrew Robertson in particular were dealt a harsh lesson by Manchester City in their 3-0 Box..

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Mike Phelan and Hull ready for a tough clash against Manchester City

Mike Phelan stressed the visit of Pep Guardiola"s Manchester City to the KCOM Stadium on Boxing Day will provide his Premier League underdogs with all the motivation they need.
The Tigers, bottom of the table at Christmas, embark on a daunting fixture schedule with a clash against title-chasing City before another..

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Phelan reluctant to set Hull points target

The Tigers will be bottom of the Premier League on Christmas Day but their manager has no inclination to issue his players with a set objective when it comes to results
Mike Phelan says setting a points target would only pile the pressure on his Hull City players, who sit bottom of the Premier Leag..

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Mike Phelan urges Hull to continue cup run despite potential fixture pile-up

Mike Phelan says Hull will be going all out to reach the EFL Cup semi-finals despite the possibility of a fixture pile-up in the new year.
The Tigers, who currently sit in the Premier League relegation zone, are a win over Sky Bet Championship leaders Newcastle away from reaching the last four.
A two-legged semi-fi..

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