Pearson rules Curbishley out of Hull job
Monday, 15 March 2010 19:37Hull City chairman Adam Pearson expects to name the club's new manager by Wednesday morning - but has ruled former Charlton and West Ham boss Alan Curbishley out of the running.
The Tigers today parted company with Phil Brown after a run of four successive defeats, and Curbishley was immediately named as one of the favourites for the position along with Gary Megson.
But, speaking on Radio Humberside, Pearson said of Curbishley: 'He's not on the (shortlist).'
Megson is out of work after being dismissed by Bolton in December - coincidentally after a draw with Hull, who recovered from 2-0 down in the second half.
Paul Jewell and Steve Coppell have also been linked while Brown's assistant Brian Horton, himself a former Tigers boss, could be a contender.
Horton and fellow coach Steve Parkin have been placed in temporary charge of the team while a permanent replacement is sought, and Pearson said: 'They're definitely in there, they will prepare the team in the usual professional way, but I can't say any more on their situation.'
