Manager Phil Brown hopes Hull's off-the-field difficulties in October prove to be in direct contrast to their fortunes on the pitch.

The Tigers face Burnley on Saturday still reeling from the departure of chairman Paul Duffen, who resigned on Thursday morning amid increasing pressure on both himself and Brown.

City are 18th in the Premier League, but Brown has been encouraged by their results this month - with victory over Wigan and a goalless draw against Portsmouth sandwiching a disappointing defeat at Fulham.

He said: "A manager always relies on results, and at this moment in time we've got four points from three games. If we put our best foot forward again and get something from the game that would be a good return from October.

"October was a big month, and so far it's been fairly successful on the field of play. There was a disappointing result with the defeat against Fulham, but the manner in which we played against Wigan and the manner in which we defended against Portsmouth is what we have to bring to the table on Saturday.

"If we bring our best defensive head to the table and also put our best foot forward, then I am confident we have enough quality in the squad to cause Burnley problems.

"This situation is another challenge, or another chapter, in the life or the history of Hull City."