Hull Boss Phil Brown's Antics Just Shameful

Unfortunately I can't get the image of Hull boss Phil Brown singing karaoke out of my head.

It was a truly undignified sight, not to mention X-rated to listen to as well.

How a manager can celebrate with such gusto after watching his struggling side survive in the top flight, virtually by default, is at the very least galling.

His Tigers side managed just one win in their final 22 Premier League games, and that was a fortunate last-gasp smash and grab triumph at Fulham, to somehow stave off the threat of relegation.

I've got to say my dislike for the former Bolton assistant boss goes back to December when he handed his men a public dressing down on the pitch at Eastlands after going in 4-0 down to Manchester City at half-time.

Then there were indications Brown had got ideas above his station after guiding Hull to four straight wins in September and October, including away triumphs at Arsenal and Spurs.

Of course he should be happy at avoiding relegation in his first season in with the big boys, but the undignified way in which Brown grabbed the microphone and the limelight after Hull's 1-0 defeat by a third-string Manchester United side on Sunday was shameful.

In stark contrast on the very same day, Sunderland found themselves in a similar situation to Hull.

They also knew a win would secure their survival, but they were beaten 3-2 by Chelsea and had to rely on defeats for Middlesbrough and Newcastle to confirm their top-flight status.

Indeed defeats for the Magpies and Boro meant Sunderland, like Hull survived, but boss Ricky Sbragia showed a certain humility.

Sbragia recognised the fact that his men had been fortunate and then announced he was stepping down in order for Sunderland to appoint a "big name" manager.

It was a humble act from Sbragia and one which Brown could do with taking note of.