In what has to be considered a shock, Hull City have fired manager Phil Brown with nine games left in the season. Hull are currently second from bottom in the Premier League, three points from safety.

Hull chairman Adam Pearson said in the statement that:

"Hull City AFC confirms that Phil Brown has been relieved of his managerial duties at the club and has been placed on gardening leave with immediate effect.

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Hull City fired head coach Phil Brown on Monday, leaving assistant coaches Brian Horton and Steve Parkin in charge of the club until a permanent replacement could be secured.

Jozy Altidore's squad currently sits in 19th place in the Premier League and is in real danger of being relegated as the Tigers sit what amounts to four points away from the drop zone due to a league-worst goal difference.

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You have to feel sorry for Cesc Fabregas. Falsely accused of spitting at Hull's assistant manager, Brian Horton, after the two clubs met in the FA Cup almost exactly a year ago - an incident that initially 'happened' on the touchline before being hastily moved to the tunnel when Phil Brown realised how easily the Sky cameras would expose his lies he has been forced out every time the two have clashed since.

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Hull City visit the Grove for the first time since the FA Cup game back in March. We all know what happened and what was alleged to have happened afterwards and while Arsene Wenger is willing to leave it all in the past I'm sure Arsenal fans won't be slow to let Phil Brown and his assistant, Brian Horton, know what they think of him and his team.

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"He'd clean my shoes, make me cups of tea and even came to one of my fan club afternoons...he may be a global superstar but has he ever sold out Discotheque Royale on a Sunday afternoon?"
Lee Sharpe on the days when he was king and David Beckham was his bootboy.

"Phil's having a Guinness in his office at the moment - and he deserves one. Click to continue reading...

Sunderland and Ireland defender Paul McShane has been given a fresh chance to revive his career with a second move to Hull City.
The former Manchester United trainee, who spent five months on loan at the KC Stadium last season, has agreed personal terms with Phil Brown and was having a medical last night to complete a £1. Click to continue reading...

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Hull City assistant manager Brian Horton has come out today to deny that Hull are looking to take Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton on loan. Joey Barton-Will be hard to offload Brian Horton spoke of Joey's link to Hull, "Joey Barton is a very good footballer. I know him, I have done things with him in Manchester. Click to continue reading...

It was not Cesc who used Brian Horton as a spittoon. Who was it then? A llama or a paan chewing Indian or mere projection on the part of Hull's assistant manager at losing a bitter match.

Anyways, good news for Cesc. He has been cleared of charges.

We walk you back in time for a look back at a few more infamous spitting episodes.

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So Fabregas is not guilty! Time for an apology from Mr. Brown perhaps? Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has been cleared by the Football Association over charges relating to his conduct after the Hull FA Cup match. (BBC Sport) Well well well. Phil Brown and his assistant Brian Horton were convinced that Cesc . Click to continue reading...

Fabregas will escape punishment over FA Cup spat, believes Wenger
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Arsène Wenger has reacted with bemusement at the decision to charge his captain, Cesc Fábregas, with misconduct following incidents after Arsenal's FA Cup victory over Hull City last month.

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The FA stitched us up over Patrice Evra's ban: Despite studying the CCTV footage, there was no proof he punched the Chelsea groundsman. They saw the Chelsea groundsman go for Evra on the footage but there was nothing to show Evra throwing a punch, the FA admitted in their report, yet they still punished him as though he did.

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Fuck me have Arsenal been in the wars today or what?!
So many people have an opinion on us but you know something? As long as we Gooners stick together the rest can jog right on. Mugs.
Even Merse, former Gooner, wants us to lose! Yep, you heard it. Paul Merson, ex-Arsenal wants us to be beat by Middlesborough. Click to continue reading...

So, the FA have finally come out and asked Arsenal to respond within 7 days to Hull City and their Assistant Manger, Brian Horton's, accusations that Cesc Fabregas spat at him in the tunnel. I'm amazed on several fronts, firstly the FA have managed to start an enquiry in the same month an actual incident [. Click to continue reading...

Spaniard#8217;s wardrobe faces the boot Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has suggested new club rules could be brought in to avoid a repeat of the Cesc Fabregas spitting row. He has voiced concerns over the appearance and conduct of non-playing Gunners on matchdays, and could ban casual clothing as a result of the incident. Click to continue reading...

The Cesc Fabregas spitting row deepened today, with Hull boss Phil Brown demanding to know why the Arsenal captain was on the pitch and his assistant Brian Horton considering a formal complaint against the Spaniard. Hull claim Fabregas - who was not involved in the game because of injury - turned around and spat at Horton's [. Click to continue reading...

The League Manager's Association (LMA) have confirmed on their official website that Hull City assistant manager Brian Horton has made contact with regard to the Cesc Fabregas spitting incident. Despite Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas' protestations over his alleged spat with Hull City assistant manager Brian Horton following the Gunners' 2-1 home win over the Tigers in [. Click to continue reading...

Nasty Tigers try to besmirch Spaniard#8217;s good name Of course he did it: he#8217;s wearing a hoodie! Sorry I think someone left the site in Daily Mail mode - back to the matter in hand. Angelic Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has been accused of spitting at Hull City assistant manager Brian Horton during last night#8217;s controversial [. Click to continue reading...