Hull have moved swiftly to confirm the appointment of Nick Barmby as caretaker manager after boss Nigel Pearson returned to Leicester as their new boss.
The Hull-born 37-year-old agreed to take over after former Tigers chief Warren Joyce opted to stay as reserve-team manager at Manchester United.
A club statement on their official website read: "Following the departure of Nigel Pearson to Leicester City, the club is delighted to announce that Nick Barmby has agreed to take on the role of caretaker manager for the foreseeable future.
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We would like to thank Nigel Pearson, as well as his assistants Craig Shakespeare and Steve Walsh, for their hard work during their time at the club and wish them all the best for the future.
"Having overseen training over the course of the last week, Nick's first game in charge will be this Saturday's trip to Derby County. The club would like to stress that there is no present interest in pursuing alternative managerial candidates at this time.
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Nick will be assisted by Stuart Watkiss as first-team coach, Seamus McDonagh as goalkeeper coach and a new addition, Darren Robinson joining us from Nottingham Forest.
Nick will also be joined by a new assistant manager in the near future."