Parkinson arrived at the KC stadium with a glowing reputation

Parkinson was appointed following Peter Taylor's defection to Crystal Palace in the summer.

Despite having spent more than �2m on players, Hull are currently one place off the bottom of the Championship.

Hull chairman Adam Pearson confirmed first team coach Phil Brown and assistant manager Colin Murphy will take over first-team affairs.

Pearson said in a statement on Hull's website on Monday: "It is with regret that on behalf of Hull City, I wish to announce the departure of manager Phil Parkinson, a course of action myself and Phil reluctantly confirmed this morning.

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"Unfortunately, results have not gone the way either Phil or the club would wish."

Having guided Colchester to promotion, Parkinson arrived at Hull with a glowing reputation as one of the game's brightest young managers.

Parkinson's achievements at Layer Road in guiding Colchester into the Championship persuaded Pearson to fork out �400,000 compensation to the Essex club for his services.

Hull suffered a 5-1 humiliation on Parkinson's return to Layer Road, a result described as "totally unacceptable" by Pearson.

That defeat was followed by a weekend 4-2 home defeat against Southampton.