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Marco Silva set for Hull City job as Tigers look to Portugal for new boss

Daily Mail | January 4, 2017

Related Topics: Hull City A.F.C., Portugal, Mike Phelan, Marco Silva

Hull City have looked to Portugal in their search for a new manager with Marco Silva expected to meet the players on Thursday.

The Tigers want to make a quick appointment to replace Mike Phelan, who was sacked on Tuesday following a row over the club’s plans for the transfer window.

Silva, 39, is set to meet the players at the training ground at 1pm on Thursday.

Portuguese Marco Silva, 39, has emerged as Hull City's preferred managerial candidate
Portuguese Marco Silva, 39, has emerged as Hull City's preferred managerial candidate
The Tigers are keen on adopting a statistical approach to their future recruitment plans
The Tigers are keen on adopting a statistical approach to their future recruitment plans
Hull want to make a quick appointment in their efforts to replace the outgoing Mike Phelan
Hull want to make a quick appointment in their efforts to replace the outgoing Mike Phelan
Former Birmingham City boss Gary Rowett had admirers within the Hull boardroom
Former Birmingham City boss Gary Rowett had admirers within the Hull boardroom

Sportsmail also understands the club plan to adopt a statistical approach to player recruitment, similar to the system used by Swansea’s American owners.

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