Hull City appoints Portuguese Marco Silva as new coach

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London, Jan 6: Hull City has confirmed the appointment of Portuguese Marco Silva as new coach until the end of the season.

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Silva, 39, close to Jose Mourinho, has become Hull's third coach since joining the Premier League last May, after Steve Bruce and Mike Phelan.

"Marco is a young coach who has impressed us with his philosophy and football style," said Tigers vice-chairman Ehab Allam on Thursday, Efe news reported.

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The young Portuguese tactician arrives to the Tigers, bottom of the English league, after leading Portugal's Estoril, Sporting Lisboa and Greece's Olympiacos.

"We feel this is a bold and exciting appointment in our aim to retain the Club's Premier League status," Allam added.

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