David Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Hull owner Assem Allam has told fans "they can die as soon as they want" in response to protests about his plans to change the club's name. Allam, who took over in 2010, infuriated some supporters with his idea to rebrand the club Hull Tigers. The Hull fans have formed a campaign group called City Till We Die. But Allam told the Independent: "They can die as soon as they want, as long as they leave the club for the majority who just want to watch good football." The 74-year-old Egypt-born businessman, who moved to Hull in 1968, first announced in August the company name had changed from Hull City AFC to Hull City Tigers, ending a part of the Yorkshire club's name which has been in effect since their formation in 1904. Allam stated a Tigers brand would be more marketable, and considered the word "City" to be "lousy" and "common". A number of supporters protested during the game against Crystal Palace last week by unfurling a banner which read "We are Hull City". But the owner added: "How can they call themselves fans, these hooligans, this militant minority, when they disturb and distract the players while taking away the rights of others to watch the football, and of companies who have paid good money for advertising?" When Hull were relegated from the Premier League in 2010 they were thought to be approximately £35m in debt but Allam insists he will walk away from the club immediately if the criticism of his proposals continues. "I'm a simple man," he said. "Do they want me to stay? If it's, 'No thank you', fine, in 24 hours the club is for sale, I do not put in one more pound and hopefully things happen quickly." The owner has already offered to refund season ticket holders who are unhappy with the name changes. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25174266 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rynny Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 What a knob. He sounds like a spoilt brat. The kid at school that brought the football and as soon as his team started losing picked the ball and went. "It's my ball, my rules. And if you don't like tough. Go play with someone else's. I will take mine somewhere else." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Sick of this *****. Football is totally vvank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 So good riddance for Allam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarlet Pimpernel Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Some of these sugar daddies don't get it do they. They are often from countries where the "haves" do what they want and the "have not's" do as they are told. Interesting choice for the Hull fans. Sounds like he will walk if they want it. I blame whoever sold the club to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needles Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Would that be all round football hero Adam Pearson? Allam's a ****, Hull fans ought to **** him off by any means possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynny Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Some of these sugar daddies don't get it do they. They are often from countries where the "haves" do what they want and the "have not's" do as they are told. Interesting choice for the Hull fans. Sounds like he will walk if they want it. I blame whoever sold the club to him. Could that be a certain Adam Pearson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 There's plenty of Hull fans that are giving it the "football has changed. This is how it is. We need to move with the times." Wait until they are eventually relegated like Cardiff. Wait until they get bored again and they want something to kick off about. They'll be on messageboards asking for support. Be sure to remind them that they are enjoying record attendances and did fook all to stop their clubs being toyed with. If they get rid of him then fair enough. If they don't then I can't wait to laugh at their petitions in 1/5/10 years time or whenever the PL dream dies. It could happen to us. Get promoted, gain 15,000 extra fans who are here to watch us play Liverpool and then support some crazy camel humper when he tries to change us to Derby Jets. Us lot wont matter. We're the past. There'll be a whole bunch of plastic ****** waving season tickets about to take our place. I can't wait for Cardiff to sink. See what Hull do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSD Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 This report is allamin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needles Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 This report is allamin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Derby Jets... I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G STAR RAM Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Derby Jets... I like it. Brought to you in association with Jet2.com...I'm sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Oh dear, so in his eyes if fans even dare to unfurl a banner then they're labelled as hooligans and militants? Hows that for being out of touch with faithful supporters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 There's plenty of Hull fans that are giving it the "football has changed. This is how it is. We need to move with the times." Wait until they are eventually relegated like Cardiff. Wait until they get bored again and they want something to kick off about. They'll be on messageboards asking for support. Be sure to remind them that they are enjoying record attendances and did fook all to stop their clubs being toyed with. If they get rid of him then fair enough. If they don't then I can't wait to laugh at their petitions in 1/5/10 years time or whenever the PL dream dies. It could happen to us. Get promoted, gain 15,000 extra fans who are here to watch us play Liverpool and then support some crazy camel humper when he tries to change us to Derby Jets. Us lot wont matter. We're the past. There'll be a whole bunch of plastic ****** waving season tickets about to take our place. I can't wait for Cardiff to sink. See what Hull do. 'Camel humper' does you or your view no credit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maydrakin Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Based on the announcement that Allam wishes to change the name to Hull Tigers from next season, may I suggest we all sign the petition on the City Til I Die website that is to be sent to the FA requesting them to reject the name. From my perspective, we fans should be pulling together as much as possible to assist - let's face it, one day it could be us... (not necessarily under the current regime, but at some point...) http://www.citytillwedie.com/petition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Did the Hull lot give one when they changed our stadium name? Hmmmm, What about Cardiff? Wonder if they'll sign the petition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 First they came for the Communists and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a Communist Then they came for the Socialist and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a Socialist Then they came for the Trade Unionists and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a Trade Unionist Then they came for the Jews and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a Jew Then they came for me and there was no-one left to speak for me If you value football's traditions, sign the petition. If pressure isn't put on the FA and they allow this name change, then it send a message out to all the other owners. Go Derby Rams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Have you signed it Sage? I don't mean have you signed it Sage, I mean, have you signed it, Sage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Have you signed it Sage? I don't mean have you signed it Sage, I mean, have you signed it, Sage. yes and shared on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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