FORMER Hull FC and Hull KR player Craig Murdock has left his role as a BBC rugby league commentator because of a 'conflict of interest' with his work as a player agent.
Mr Murdock, who heads up the UK operation of sports management company MAP Sports, said in a statement it was not his decision to leave his position commentating for Radio Humberside.
In the statement, which was posted on Twitter on Saturday, he wrote: "After ten years, I'm really sad that this was my last game for the BBC. I've had a great time following both Hull clubs around the country.
"It's not my decision to leave, I've been informed that the growth of MAP Sports has caused a conflict of interest.
"I wish the rugby league teams all the best. Life goes on onwards and upwards!!"
In a second statement, posted on Sunday morning, Mr Murdock said: "I'd just like to thank everyone for their support. I didn't expect such mass hysteria over local radio.
"It's really humbling for me that so many people are in my corner and enjoyed what I did as much as I did. I only wanted to say goodbye and I've done that now.
"So we move on and I wish the person who comes in all the best. Let's put this to bed now and get behind the real issue of getting FC and KR to the top end of Super League. Thanks again. Doc."
Mr Murdock joined MAP Sports last year.
In a statement, the BBC said: "We can confirm that Craig Murdock will be leaving Radio Humberside's Rugby League commentating team due to a conflict with his commercial interests.
"We thank Craig for his 10 years great service with the station and wish him all the best for the future."
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