Mike Phelan 's long awaited confirmation as Hull City 's manager has finally been made official .
Mike Phelan faces an immediate fight to rebuild the club 's backroom team after failing to prevent Aston Villa from poaching Stephen Clemence , Mike Phelan 's former assistant .
Mike Phelan 's long awaited confirmation as Hull City 's manager has finally been made official but he faces an immediate fight to rebuild the club 's backroom team after failing to prevent Aston Villa from poaching Stephen Clemence , his former assistant .