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Hull City considering Simon Grayson as their next manager after he impresses with Preston North End

Simon Grayson has emerged as a contender for the Hull City vacancy after impressing on a budget with Preston North End.

Hull are looking for a new manager after Marco Silva departed for Watford and Championship experience features prominently on a list of priorities.

Grayson led Preston to a top-half finish in 2016-17 despite spending among the lowest amount of money in the division.

Preston North End boss Simon Grayson has emerged as a contender for the Hull City vacancy
Preston North End boss Simon Grayson has emerged as a contender for the Hull City vacancy
Relegated Hull are looking for a new manager after Marco Silva departed for Watford
Relegated Hull are looking for a new manager after Marco Silva departed for Watford
Experienced Grayson led Preston to a top-half finish despite spending very little money
Experienced Grayson led Preston to a top-half finish despite spending very little money

He also continued his reputation for bringing through younger players, with 22-year-old Callum Robinson and 24-year-old Jordan Hugill the club’s top scorers.