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By Richard Sutcliffe
HULL CITY are a club in turmoil following last night's suspension of manager Nick Barmby after a row over his summer recruitment plans.
The stunning turn of events followed a meeting between the former England international and the Tigers' board. The Yorkshire Post also understands the future of Adam Pearson, Hull's director of football operations, is in major doubt.
Hull officials are remaining tight-lipped with a spokesman for the owners, Assem and Ehab Allam, releasing a statement that read simply: "We are aware of the press speculation and we are not in a position to make any comment."
However, it is believed Barmby was suspended after a disagreement with the club hierarchy over transfer policy.
The Allams are understood to be reluctant to plough further funds in after spending Pounds 51m to keep the club alive following their takeover from Russell Bartlett in December 2010.
Instead, the board want Hull to be self-sufficient in the transfer market - a point underlined last month when Pearson used his programme notes to explain...