Former Hull City boss Phil Brown has been reported to be a serious candidate for the Limerick manager’s job.

Daniel McDonnell has reported in the Irish Independent that Brown is being treated as a serious contender for the vacant role, with the ex-Premier League manager very interested in managing the League of Ireland club.

Limerick were promoted to the Airtricity League Premier Division at the end of last season and are almost certain to play their home games at Thomond Park for the 2013 season while they construct a new stadium at their traditional home of The Market Fields

Brown has been recommended for the role by West Ham boss Sam Allardyce, who began his career at the Munster club. Brown was assistant manager to Allardyce at Bolton and Blackpool, before taking over as manager at Derby County. It was his work with Hull, however, that earned him notoriety. Brown took them from the lower half of the Championship to promotion and remained in charge for close to two seasons in the Premier League.

Former England manager Peter Taylor and former England striker Les Ferdinand have both been linked with the job in the past week, with reports suggesting both met with Limerick chairman Pat O’Sullivan to discuss the position. Others being mentioned as candidates are Brian Kerr, Jason McAteer, Damien Richardson, Kenny Cunningham and Johnny McDonnell.