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Mike Phelan, Hull City Part Ways: Latest Comments and Reaction

Rob BlanchetteJan 3, 2017

Hull City announced the club had parted ways with head coach Mike Phelan on Tuesday, with the team sitting in last place in the Premier League after Swansea City's 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace.

Phelan's last match in charge was a 3-1 defeat to West Bromwich Albion on Monday.

The former Manchester United player and assistant manager to Sir Alex Ferguson has watched his team struggle this season after taking over the reins from Steve Bruce.

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Craig Hope of the Daily Mail speculated on who will fill Phelan's shoes at the KCOM Stadium:

Hull opened this season with two victories but have won just once since. The Tigers have appeared to lack inspiration during much of their campaign this term, and Phelan failed to get the most from his squad.

Resources are tight at the Yorkshire club, and the former Norwich City midfielder was unable to drive his side up the table to avoid a relegation battle.

The threat of dropping into the Championship has clearly been the reason for the manager's untimely departure.