3 reasons why Mike Phelan lost his job at Hull City

Conceding too many goals

Their 3-1 defeat at West Brom on Monday, in what turned out to be Phelan’s last game in charge, took their goals against tally to 44 for the season.

Only Swansea, following their 2-1 win at Crystal Palace last night, have conceded more (45), which is why these two are the bottom two sides in the table.

Hull have not kept a clean sheet since they beat the Swans 2-0 back in August, 22 games ago, while their tally of 24 goals conceded away from home is the most in the top-flight.

Despite having the likes of Curtis Davies and Michael Dawson in their back four, Hull always look susceptible in defence, and Phelan must take some blame for how poor his side have been at the back this season.