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Hull City skipper Michael Dawson invited to help Mike Phelan in the dug-out at Bournemouth

Hull City boss Mike Phelan could be joined in the dug-out by skipper Michael Dawson during Saturday's Premier League clash at Bournemouth.

Phelan confirmed he has signed a deal until the end of the season after being appointed as the Tigers' permanent manager/head coach on Thursday and his first task will be to find a replacement for coach Stephen Clemence.

Clemence has left the KCOM Stadium to team back up with new Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce and while Phelan said he will now consider all his options - goalkeeping coach Gary Walsh and academy boss Tony Pennock will assist him at Bournemouth - Dawson has also been invited to join him.