And while I was distracted by the World Cup...

...this happens with City. I'm off to cry I my miso soup.

Official Club Statement

It is with great disappointment that I have to announce that Peter Taylor is leaving Hull City to become the manager of Crystal Palace, a club which he played for in the past and with which he has had a long and close affiliation.

On behalf of everyone associated with Hull City I should like to wish Peter every success in his new role. Peter Taylor will go down in the history of Hull City as one of if not the most successful ever manager of Hull City. The unique achievement of back-to-back promotions is a legacy for this Football Club, which Peter can be extremely proud of. He leaves Hull City in a much stronger position both financially and most importantly from a playing point of view. He took over when the Tigers languished near the foot of the former third division and leaves with the club now firmly established in the Championship and with a good young squad of players.

On behalf of everyone connected with Hull City I would like to express our sincere thanks for the success Peter has achieved over the last four years, and wish him every success in his new challenge at Crystal Palace.

We shall now look to recruit a replacement for Peter Taylor very promptly and we aim to have a new manager in position within the next ten to fourteen days.

Finally I should like to thank Simon Jordan, the Crystal Palace Chairman, for the professional manner in which he has conducted the negotiations for Peter Taylor's services.

Adam Pearson
Hull City AFC Chairman