'Bad timing on the eve of a crucial summer' - fans on Ayto's departure

We asked for your views after Brighton announced that sporting director Jason Ayto has left the club with immediate effect and whether it is a concern heading into the summer.

Here are some of your comments:

Olly: Obviously, for whatever reason, it has not worked out and better to make any changes at the beginning of the close season rather than at the start of a new campaign.

Luke: This is a worrying development. He was meant to be building our brilliant squad for next season in this window. Guess he is off somewhere else! Really frustrating.

Tim: Less than a year. Perhaps he wasn't bringing the right food to the table.

Barry: Begs the question why Brighton cannot retain players, nor staff. Is the problem internal? Players, staff and owners come and go, but supporters are lifelong.

Annette: It is a worry. Does Paul Barber think he can get things done in his way, rather than listen to reason? If things were right, we would still have Roberto de Zerbi.

Chris: Bad timing on the eve of a crucial summer transfer window. Our recruitment hasn't been great in the past four transfer windows and it's vital it improves this summer. Not sure how this departure helps.