Ehab Allam has defended the club's decision to axe their head coach with wins proving hard to come by since the beginning of 2016-17
Hull City vice-chairman Ehab Allam insists sacking Mike Phelan was a necessity to survive Premier League relegation this season.
Hull parted ways with Phelan on Tuesday, with the club bottom of the table and six points adrift of safety following their 3-1 defeat at West Brom.
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Phelan's departure ended his brief 83-day reign in charge as head coach, having only been appointed on a permanent basis in October.