Hull confirm Silva appointment

Hull have confirmed Marco Silva as their new head coach until the end of the season.

The Tigers parted company with Mike Phelan on Tuesday night, citing poor results for the decision to sack the former Manchester United assistant after just three months in charge.

Gary Rowett had been the early favourite to take over at the KCOM Stadium, but Silva held talks with the Tigers on Wednesday and his appointment was confirmed on Thursday afternoon.

Silva guided Olympiakos to a record 43rd domestic title last season only to leave the Greek club for personal reasons in the summer.

Prior to his time in Greece, the 29-year-old had enjoyed spells at Estoril and Sporting Lisbon.

Vice-chairman Ehab Allam said: “Marco is a young coach who has impressed us with his philosophy and football style.

“He has a great track record and we feel this is a bold and exciting appointment in our aim to retain the Club’s Premier League status. Marco will be bringing in his own back-room team who have all played their part in his recent success.

“We are already working hard with Marco and his team to deliver some key additions to our squad during this transfer window.”

Silva will be joined at the Club by Assistant Head Coach Joao Pedro Sousa, First Team Coach Goncalo Pedro and Goalkeeping Coach Hugo Oliveira.

On Wednesday Allam confirmed money will be made available in a bid to strengthen the squad during the January transfer window, saying: "I maintain the belief that the current squad, with two or three key additions during the current transfer window, is good enough to survive in this division.

"I acknowledge that our position in the table will make recruitment more challenging, however all of our efforts are now focused on enhancing the existing squad with Premier League survival our priority."

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