Hull City have sacked manager Nick Barmby over "wholly misleading" remarks made to the press about the club's ambition and transfer spending, with their ex-boss immediately stating he will appeal.

It is believed Barmby was suspended last week, which the club had previously refused to comment on, before deciding to axe him. Last week, Hull also fired their director of football operations, Adam Pearson.

A statement released by vice-chairman Ehab Allam on Tuesday read: "Following ...

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