Jared Dublin's departure is completely out of the blue. He has played such a crucial role in the last couple of years in terms of management, squad building and recruitment.

It's seemingly to do with a breakdown of communication in personal contract talks and not player recruitment contracts or anything like that. He was looking to be rewarded for the fact the club are now in the Premier League and that comes with greater work and responsibility.

From my understanding, the two parties were some way apart in what they viewed his value to be.

The club feel a respectable and fair offer was made for a sporting director at a promoted Premier League club. Owner Acun Ilicali has told me of his respect for Dublin and that there is no ill-feeling given the outstanding work carried out in recent years.

Seemingly, Dublin did not think the offer was fair.

As I understand it, Dublin felt talks were ongoing and it wasn't a case of him leaving. If we are going to put it to brass tacks, then the wording means he has effectively been sacked. He had a very brief meeting Monday morning with members of club staff and that meeting ended quickly with him leaving the club.

My sources say Dublin wasn't happy with the valuation of the offer but was happy to keep talking.

This feels like a big blow for a club who which is trying to get themselves ready for a return to the Premier League.

But there remains a feeling internally that they can make progress.

Meanwhile, former sporting director Darren Robinson has been speaking to BBC Radio Humberside about his role in teaching future sporting directors and what qualities Hull should be looking for in Dublin's successor.

Hit play below to hear the full chat or listen on BBC Sounds here