Hull sacking shock as Portsmouth are handed sharp reminder of Championship pressures

Pompey have just been given a sharp reminder of what pressures await them in the Championship following the news that Hull City have sacked their manager.

The Tigers have opted to part ways with Liam Rosenior, after he failed to deliver a place in the play-offs by three points.

The 39-year-old moved to the MKM Stadium in November 2022, signing a contract extension in December the following year which should have kept him with the club until 2026. When first joining the club, the Tigers were just one point above the relegation zone, with Rosenior ultimately guiding them to 15th place last season.

However, while Plymouth Argyle rejoiced in a 1-0 win over Hull on the final day of the season - which saw them retain their place in the Championship table - Rosenipr & Co surrendered their shot at a place in next year’s Premier League.

Speaking in his final interview as the Tigers head coach, Rosenior said: ‘The energy and intensity they put into the game, they deserved their win overall. Even though results didn’t go their way, we wanted to finish on a really positive note because that would have summed up the season. It has been a positive season but we couldn’t quite get over the line today.

“Part of me not quite expected it, but I knew we would be team that would have to learn on the job. Sometimes you can watch us play and we make so many young decision but we are so fearless in the way we play. It is out biggest strength but sometimes our biggest weaknesses.”

The Tigers ended their campaign in seventh place, three points outside of the play-off spots. But while Rosenior was shortlisted for the Championship manager of the season award for this season, the MKM Stadium board have decided now is the time call time on the former Derby boss’ stay.