text: House of Hull - PHIL BROWN HAS BEEN SACKED!!!!!!
  As revealed by skysports.com earlier on Monday morning Hull have decided to part ways with Brown as they look to secure survival in the Premier League.
  Brian Horton and Steve Parkin have been placed in charge of first-team affairs following Brown's exit.
  A club statement read: "Hull City AFC confirms that Phil Brown has been relieved of his managerial duties at the club and has been placed on gardening leave with immediate effect. Brian Horton and Steve Parkin will take charge of first-team duties until further notice.
  We would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Phil for the major success achieved during a period of four seasons in charge at the club and wish him every success for the future.
  After a stunning start to life in the Premier League the Tigers managed to avoid relegation on the final day of last season.
  However, Hull have continued to struggle this season with the side finding themselves in the drop zone for most of the campaign.