Phil Brown
Football manager and player, Hull City
Born
May 30th, 1959
66 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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Played professional football primarily as a defender for clubs including Newcastle United and Darlington. Transitioned into coaching, taking on roles at various clubs. Managed Hull City from 2006 to 2010, leading the club to its first-ever Premier League promotion in 2008 and securing a memorable 2-1 victory against Arsenal in the Premier League later that season. Came into the spotlight during a halftime speech in a match against Manchester City in 2009.
Led Hull City to promotion to the Premier League
Secured historic victory against Arsenal
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