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David Meyler wants Mike Phelan to become Hull City manager on a permanent basis as their search for a new boss continues

Midfielder David Meyler wants caretaker manager Mike Phelan to be given the job on a full-time basis as Hull continue to search for clarity upon their return to the Premier League.

The East Yorkshire club defied the odds when they began their campaign with a 2-1 home win over Leicester on the opening day, but off-field dramas still hang heavy over any long-term ambitions.

Despite the shot of confidence victory over the champions brought, Hull have gone another week without adding a player to their threadbare squad, while Phelan's future remains unclear.

David Meyler (right) wants Mike Phelan to become Hull City manager on a permanent basis
David Meyler (right) wants Mike Phelan to become Hull City manager on a permanent basis
Phelan is currently in temporary charge of Hull after Steve Bruce left last month
Phelan is currently in temporary charge of Hull after Steve Bruce left last month
Hull's squad is threadbare to say the least but they did beat champions Leicester City
Hull's squad is threadbare to say the least but they did beat champions Leicester City

Meyler has plenty of experience in the top-flight and knows the situation is far from ideal, and believes Phelan is ready-made to steer them through the uncertainty.