Struggling Hull City appoint Silva as manager


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LONDON (Reuters) - Relegation-threatened Hull City appointed Portuguese manager Marco Silva on Thursday to replace the sacked Mike Phelan and take charge until the end of the Premier League season.

The 39-year-old Silva will make his debut in Saturday's home FA Cup third-round tie with fellow strugglers Swansea City, who are also under new management.

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