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Gary Rowett odds-on for Hull job after Mike Phelan sacked

Birmingham City manager Gary Rowett
Image: Former Birmingham manager Gary Rowett is early the early favourite for the Hull job

Gary Rowett has been named as the early favourite to take over at Hull following the departure of Mike Phelan on Tuesday night.

The Tigers announced on Tuesday night that the 54-year-old, only appointed as boss on a permanent basis in October, had left the club.

Monday's 3-1 loss at West Brom left Hull deep in Premier League relegation trouble, with just 13 points from 20 games.

"The club can announce this evening that it has parted company with head coach Mike Phelan," Hull announced on their official Twitter page.

Mike Phelan reacts on the touchline during the match between Hull City and Manchester City
Image: Phelan was sacked on Tuesday evening following Monday's 3-1 defeat to West Brom

Rowett, recently dismissed from his role at Birmingham to the surprise of many, was installed by Sky Bet as a 1/2 favourite having also been high in the betting for the Swansea job before that went to Paul Clement.

Alan Pardew took his customary prominent position having been replaced at Crystal Palace by Sam Allardyce, with Sky Bet making him 4/1 second-favourite from Chris Coleman at 6/1 and Roy Hodgson at 8/1.

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Other potential contenders include Ryan Giggs (10/1) and Harry Redknapp (12/1), with Gary Neville and Martin O'Neill next at 16s.

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Odds correct at 2200 GMT on 03/01/17 and subject to change

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