Peter Taylor does not expect to see his name in the hat for the vacant Hull job.

Taylor was an early 16/1 shot with the bookies to go back to the KC Stadium following Phil Brown’s departure yesterday.

The Bantams boss laid the foundations for Hull’s rise to the Premier League with back-to-back promotions and remains close to chairman Adam Pearson.

Taylor said: “People know my feelings about Hull City. It was an incredible four years there.

“Me being interested in Hull City, I think that’s pretty obvious – but I don’t think I’m a contender.

“I feel sorry for Phil because I think he’s done a great job for them but I do understand maybe it’s the last throw of the dice to try and keep them in the league.

“Sometimes a change of face all of a sudden lifts the club.”

Taylor, who has won four of his seven games since succeeding Stuart McCall, is currently working on a short-term contract at Valley Parade until the end of the season.

He was due to watch Notts County, City’s next home opponents, play Bournemouth last night.

Gary Megson and Alan Curbishley are the short-priced favourites to take over at Hull with former England coach and Tigers midfielder Steve McClaren also in the frame.