Hull City sacks Brown
03/15/2010 02:01:00 PM
then gloriously led it to promotion to the top flight for the first time in its history, via the play-offs, 12 months later.
Hull then made a remarkable start to life in the Premier League, taking 20 points from its first nine games, before form deserted the Tigers.
The club collected just 15 more points and survived relegation only on the final day of season - an achievement which famously led to Brown singing on the field.
Hull now faces a series of critical games in the coming weeks with this weekend's trip to bottom side Portsmouth followed by clashes against Fulham, Stoke and relegation rival Burnley.
Pearson's statement added: "We would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Phil for the major success achieved during a period of four seasons in charge at the club and wish him every success for the future."
"Promotion to the Premier League in 2008 and retention of our status on the last day of the 2009 season are unique events in the history of Hull City AFC and both were achieved under Phil's stewardship during a period which will never be forgotten by all connected with the club."