Hallelujah! Twitter reacts as Mike Phelan looks set to land Hull City job

Finally. Mike Phelan is this afternoon set to sign a deal to become the permanent manager of Hull City.

The Premier League side, who currently sit 15th in the top-flight standings following their promotion from the Championship last term, are poised to wrap up terms for the former Manchester United assistant to fully succeed Steve Bruce as first-team boss having taken over the reigns on an interim basis since July.

Photo: Simon Stacpoole / Offside.

Named Premier League Manager of the Month back in August after the Tigers defeated defending league champions Leicester City and Swansea City in their opening fixtures, Hull fans have been waiting very patiently for the club’s board to finally thrash out a permanent contract for the 54-year-old.

So, with Hull’s managerial position set to finally be filled on a permanent basis, here’s how fans reacted to the news on Twitter:

Most, unexpectedly, were relieved and delighted for Phelan…

Waiting for the Phelan announcement #hcafc pic.twitter.com/9AEhylxZtt

— CD6 (@DeadlyDavies) October 13, 2016

Happy for Mike Phelan. Getting the @HullCity job.

— Mr Montgomery (@mrmontgomery_) October 13, 2016

I want to congratulate Mike Phelan on his appointment as @HullCity manager. Deserves a lot of credit and success. Good luck to you mate. ?

— Daniel (SDMN) (@TheYOLOArtist) October 13, 2016

Meanwhile, some chose to jump the gun and start suggesting potential candidates to become Phelan’s assistant – including this former Manchester United duo….

congrats to Mike Phelan on his appointment as @HullCity manager. Deserves a lot of credit and success. Get Giggs in there as assistant!

— Steven Wade (@swade1987) October 13, 2016

Maybe Phil Neville will be Steve Bruce’s assistant at #avfc. Mike Phelan now being the permanent manager at Hull. #twitterrumour #avfc

— Sportaholic (@Sportaholic_) October 9, 2016

And lastly, here are two from the past, who just couldn’t help but poke fun at how long his interim role has lasted…

Mike Phelan brought up 80 days in caretaker charge of #hcafc today. Phileas Fogg went around the world quicker.

— Philip Buckingham (@PJBuckingham) October 10, 2016

At this rate Mike Phelan will qualify for his testimonial before he gets the job! #hcafc

— MΔΓK PΓΞSTΘΠ (@Mark_hcfc) October 6, 2016