As was widely expected, Frank Lampard has been confirmed as the new manager of Coventry City, so is officially out of the running to be the next Hull City manager, not that he was ever really in the running.

BBC Radio Humberside reports that the Hull City have held board meetings this morning over the future of boss Tim Walter.

Hull City have sacked head coach Tim Walter after a run of nine games without a win brought a fall into the Championship’s relegation zone. Walter only began his role at the MKM Stadium in July, signing a three-year deal to replace Liam Rosenior.

Hull City have sacked head coach Tim Walter after Tuesday night's 2-0 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday as owner Acun Ilicali makes one of his biggest decisions yet with the team 22nd in the Championship,

James Hoggarth and Mike White on the head coach's depature.