The last time Hull City placed their faith in a foreign coach was in 2002. Jan Molby had impressed during spells in charge of Swansea City and Kidderminster Harriers, convincing chairman Adam Pearson that the Dane would be the man to finally inspire an escape from the fourth tier.
Pearson was wrong. the former Liverpool midfielder lasted just seven months in charge, axed in favour of eventual two-time promotion-winning boss Peter Taylor, who delivered the success befitting City's move from Boothferry Park to what is now the KCOM Stadium.
Another seven managers have followed Taylor. Some have shone, while others crashed and burned.