HULL SACK PHIL BROWN-WHY THE GARDENING LEAVE?

There was talk of new chairman Adam Pearson sacking manager Phil Brown soon after he took over.In fairness Pearson stuck by Brown who had taken them to the Premier League  three years ago and then survived by the skin of his teeth last season.Clearly the stoppage time defeat by Arsenal on Saturday was a big factor.Pearson has spelt out the financial problems at Hull which would be compounded by relegation.Pearson says he will have a new manager in place by Saturday's must win match at Portsmouth.He admits Alan Curbishley is on the short list.What about Gary Megson?Steve Coppell woulod be my choice right now.Why meanwhile is Phil Brown on gardening leave? Cannot they pay him off?Will it be month by month until his contact is paid up? I am sure all will be revealed.Brown has never recovered on the results front since his stupid decision to sit the  players down in front of their own supporters at half-time last season when trailing heavily to Manchester City at the City of Manchester stadium. They have only won single figure Premier League matches since.