The Premier League strugglers have placed him on gardening leave with immediate effect, with Brian Horton and Steve Parkin taking charge of the first team until further notice. Hull lost 2-1 at home to Arsenal on Saturday, with Nicklas Bendtner scoring a last-gasp winner. The defeat left the Tigers second bottom of the standings, three points from safety. "I am obviously very disappointed with the club's decision and the fact that I will now not have the opportunity to secure Hull City's status in the Premier League for a third consecutive season," Brown said in a statement released through the League Managers Association. "Although I am extremely sad to be leaving Hull City, I am very proud of my achievements during my time as manager, especially having led the team into the top flight of football for the first time in the club's 104-year history and ahead of schedule. "It has been a fantastic experience and I would like to offer my sincere thanks to all of the players, past and present, and also to my staff. "Finally, I would like to thank the fans for their support and wish the club every success in the future."
