Hull to appoint Phelan as assistant manager

Mike Phelan will be confirmed as Hull City's assistant manager after Saturday's Premier League game against Newcastle, BBC Humberside understands.

Tigers manager Steve Bruce has been on the lookout for a new assistant following Steve Agnew's departure to Middlesbrough last month.

The former Manchester United and Norwich coach is unable to take up the post before 1 February because of the terms of his departure from the Canaries.

Posted By: Chris Peacock, Jan 30, 14:53:26