Hull City separates from Nigel Adkins after director dismissed new contract

The city of Hull has confirmed that it will separate from the director, Nigel Adkins.

The former boss of Southampton, Sheffield United and Reading was out of contract this summer but refused the opportunity to sign a new contract.

His badistant, Andy Crosby, is also expected to leave the KCOM stadium after the talks stall and the fact that Mr Adkins has decided that their future will not be "aligned".

Adkins took office after Leonid Slutsky's dismissal in December 2017 and signed an 18-month contract.

They finished 13th in his first full season, but his concern over the resources he will have to work with led him to retire.

In a statement posted on the Hull City website, Adkins said, "I want to thank all the staff and players, and in particular Andy Crosby, my badistant, for the hard work, camaraderie, solidarity and support that they brought me. and wish them all good luck in their future career.

"The unity that the fans have demonstrated with the staff and the players has also been very special, the fantastic relationship I have had with the fans makes the start extremely difficult, and I will keep very special memories with me. of the last 18 months. "

At the same time, Hull said, "The club would like to express its thanks for all the hard work and dedication that Nigel and Andy have shown since their arrival in December 2017, leading security to the championship in the first few months and then a 13th place place last season and we wish them good luck for the future.

"The search for Nigel's successor is already under way."

Hull remains on sale, with their owner, Assem Allam, looking for a buyer to take over the former Premier League group.