Hull City 'refusing to give up on Chris Coleman after FAW rejection'

By Daniel Lewis, Senior Reporter | 02 August 2016

Hull City are unwilling to stop their pursuit of Wales boss Chris Coleman and will now make a fresh approach, according to a report.

Hull City are reportedly hopeful of holding talks with Chris Coleman over the vacant managerial job, despite being knocked back by the Football Association of Wales.

The Dragons boss recently signed a contract extension with the FAW to keep him in place until after the next World Cup, when he then intends to step aside.

Coleman's stock has risen since putting pen to paper on the new two-year deal, having guided Wales to the last four of this summer's European Championship finals, where they fell to eventual competition winners Portugal.

Hull's initial approach for the 46-year-old was rejected by Welsh football chiefs but, according to The Telegraph, the Tigers will now step up their pursuit.

The same report claims that Coleman, who has previously managed Fulham in the Premier League, would be open to discussing a potential move to the KC Stadium where he will succeed Steve Bruce.

Bruce departed the Humberside outfit last month over concerns of a lack of spending, with a number of players out injured and no new senior additions yet to arrive.

Gianfranco Zola and Roberto Martinez are thought to have been interviewed for the job, while Mike Phelan - currently in temporary charge - has also shown an interest.