Ex-Wigan boss Jewell denies Hull City contact

Former Wigan Athletic boss Paul Jewell insists he's had no contact with Hull City.

In the wake of Phil Brown's dismissal on Monday, Jewell was immediately towards the head of the betting for the job, largely due to the fact he worked with Tigers chairman Adam Pearson during their time at Derby.

However, Jewell said he has not been contacted about the post.

He told BBC Radio Five Live: "I've worked with Adam Pearson, he's a terrific chairman and he won't have taken this decision lightly.

"I've not spoken to him (since), I spoke to him a couple of weeks ago and there was no indication he was going to change Phil Brown.

"I think it is (an attractive job) because it's a bit of a no-lose situation.

"If the remit is 'keep us up' and they do, everyone is happy. If they go in there and they go down, no-one will blame the manager that goes in there so I think it's a really good job for someone."