www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Hull-FC- ... story.html SHANNON McDonnell’s days at Hull FC are looking numbered and the Mail understands the full-back is on the verge of leaving the KC Stadium.

www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Hull-FC- ... story.html SHANNON McDonnell’s days at Hull FC are looking numbered and the Mail understands the full-back is on the verge of leaving the KC Stadium.

A shame to see Shannon go. He's done nothing wrong, in fact he was one of our better players in the first half of last season.

However Jamie Shaul is the future and too good to be out of the starting line up. This coupled with McDonnell's reported salary means it's probably the correct decision.

Another expensive one by the sounds of it.

Unlike many I don't profess to know any player salaries but the Mail says he is one of the top five earners, which sounds likely. If he is no longer a first choice and with concerns over his hamstring you can see why the club are making this move.

I'm sure he would be first choice if he was fully fit, probably still the best full back at the club but I can understand putting the faith in Shaul.

Suppose the club know more regarding his injury and how far off he is, if he is purely been released due to injury, then it must be a long term problem.

It looks pretty obvious FC want to use his salary on other players, not sure what he has left on his contract but if I was him, been released at this stage of the season, I would want hugely compensating!

It makes sense offloading McDonnell imo. Shaul is the future and can prove to be a game winner. Plus the fact we have Talanoa, Horne, Rankin and even Whiting who can play fullback all the a good standard. There is no real reason for Shannon to be here anymore.

I feel sorry for him. If he didn't get injured we certainly wouldn't be getting rid because he was one of our best players last year, but if we have doubts over his fitness and need his salary elsewhere then it is the right choice.

I just hope he gets a good gig somewhere else because he has plenty to offer imo.

Feel sorry for the guy, hope he ends up getting somewhere else

Obviously invoked the six month rule on him enabling you to release him.

Its karma

Nasty injury and I said at the time he wouldn't be back for the start of this season. Unfortunate for him but it happens in sport. Right thing for Hull to do.

I feel for the kid but from what I hear his injury is far from healed. Defo right move by the club.

The mail claims he is only weeks away from a possible return.

Would echo sentiments, have to feel sorry for him. I think releasing his wages in the cap with the talent we have in the full back position is a sensible decision - I do think they should have done this earlier in the close season though given Shannon maximum opportunity to find a new club.

Am I right in believing that as he hasn't played a competitive game this year, if he is paid off, it doesn't count towards the salary cap?

He's done nothing wrong, but at the same time it is pointless having him if he isn't going to get a game.