Iain Dowie is in the frame for the Hull City job.

The Times says Dowie, out of management since leaving Queens Park Rangers in 2008, is in prime position to land the Tigers post.

However, Portsmouth boss Avram Grant is also on Hull chairman Adam Pearson's shortlist.

Pearson is keen to make an appointment by Thursday on a deal until the end of the season, giving the new manager time to prepare for Saturday's crucial match away to Portsmouth.