One Hull of a recovery for Premiership strugglers

FOR as long as anyone can remember, all football managers have been fearing the vote of confidence, which often sees them lose their job soon after.

So you have to wonder if Adam Pearson pulled off a masterstroke when he refused to give manager Phil Brown any assurances over his long-term future when he returned as Hull’s chairman.

In a refreshingly honest approach, Pearson said Brown would be in charge of the next game against Stoke but that he hasn’t got a job for life. Since then Hull are unbeaten in three games, with two wins and one draw, and all of a sudden they look like they might have what it takes to stay up for another season.