Assem Allam on meeting with supporters re name change.

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Hull City AFC Melu said:
Fine sentiments, but what if (and this is serious) the owners wanted a super club called Newcastle Red Stripes.
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It almost happened at Newcastle when John Hall invented the 'Geordie Nation' and the locals bought into it with the lure of world domination and untold success.

If they make enough promises people will go along with it. I'm sure this owner, of yours, was welcomed with open arms.

TBH, he wants a club to be known as the Tigers that everyone already calls the Tigers .............. it's not that radical looking from the outside.
In all honesty, I see Hull as a club that was grubbing around the lower leagues in a grotty stadium and are now in a modern stadium and playing in he Premier League.
So do many other supporters which is why you'll find little genuine sympathy, I noticed some Saints were shrugging their shoulders at your thread, on their board, and asking 'Errrrrr, and?'

I'm sure it's a massive deal to you but, seriously, how much did you care about what happened to Darlington if you're being totally honest.
 
Ill be honest , Ive more interest in the Mt chiliad mystery than this as I know how this will turn out ,,.,, sorry but back to gta5 for me
 
TheCasual said:
Club Statement:

Club Chairman Dr. Assem Allam recently met with representatives of various supporters’ groups, where opinions surrounding the name of the club were aired. After hearing the representatives’ position, Dr. Allam explained his decision to remove ‘AFC’ from the club’s name, citing the need for the club to improve its global appeal and become self-financed in order to survive with or without him. He said: “Having been deprived of opportunities to acquire the stadium freehold, which would have enabled us to create the infrastructure in the surrounding area, we will now need to focus on generating commercial income from elsewhere. A shorter club name will hopefully enable us to do so, with a stronger, quicker marketing impact all over the world.”

The club name is currently Hull City Tigers, after it was shortened in the spring of this year. However, as a result of the greater exposure generated from playing in the Barclays Premier League, a further shortening of the club name is under review with a decision likely to be made early next year. Dr. Allam’s preference for the club name remains ‘Hull Tigers’, as he has previously stated, but he has also explained that the club will first ensure that a shortened name will provide the anticipated global marketing impact.

The representatives at the recent meeting asked about the possibility of any alternatives, and Dr. Allam strongly welcomed further engagement with them on this. He said: “I believe the representatives at the meeting accepted that there is a wider issue at hand, in that we need to ensure the club can sustain itself through commercial income.”
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COMPANY NAME .. not playing name ,... when will you all realise it ?
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And just what makes you claim that, in the light of the above statement?
 
He doesn't want it to be known as the "The Tigers" we're already called that.

It's not just the change of name but the reasons behind it. Up to now other Clubs have been extremely supportive and understanding.
 
alanpartridge said:
Hi Jules.

I was careful to put might and some in my last sentence.

My Dad took me to Boothferry Park in 1973 to see Waggy and co and I cried at Wembley when City were promoted, I cried because unfortunately my Dad wasn't around to see it.

I really hope there isn't a name change but I do think an impressive transfer window, difficult though that is in January, might make some people wobble a bit.
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I'd love to listen to the conversation between AA and the proposed investor in January though ..

Nut Job "mr AA i have heard of your club Hull City in the prem , i want to invest"
AA " oh gooooood you have heard of my club?"
Nut Job " no ! what club what is your club called ?"
AA " Hull Cityyyyyyyy "
Nut Job " nope , i dont like it , you must change it so i can suddenly become aware of it "
AA "what about if i called it Hull Tigers ?"
Nut Job " this is fantastic because now its instantly clear its a football club"
AA "i know its my club"
Nut Job " what is this Manchester United its above u in the table ? its a bit of a mouthfull "
AA "have u heard of them ? "
Nut Job " no ! but have my gold , i going to eat tiger penis for tea!"
 
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COMPANY NAME .. not playing name ,... when will you all realise it?
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AFC Bournemouth are registered as Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic Football Club. They played under that name for the first 73 years of their history. The 'trade name' under which they currently play is sleek, respectful of footballing tradition and rolls off the tongue. Even fans in their 70s and 80s know them as that.

In other words, the name under which they are registered with the FA and Football League is largely unknown or at best forgotten about, because they adopted a more catchy name (one which at least maintained their integrity and history).

Compare that example to changing your name from Hull City AFC to Hull Tigers, via, for some strange ****ing reason nobody knows, Hull City Tigers.
 
smuginantibes said:
I didn't lock that thread, it was a Southampton mod who decided it was inappropriate for their board.

This is a forum for all supporters, not just Hull.

All I'm doing is showing an interest and asking you a very reasonable question.

If you've nothing to hide I can't see your problem.
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You boasted on the Sunderland board before that thread was deleted that you were responsible for locking the Southampton board. If you want to help us you're welcome, but don't start rewriting history I'm not in the mood. If you have a serious question ask, but don't start that I'm being reasonable stuff or suggesting we have things to hide.
 
smuginantibes said:
It almost happened at Newcastle when John Hall invented the 'Geordie Nation' and the locals bought into it with the lure of world domination and untold success.

If they make enough promises people will go along with it. I'm sure this owner, of yours, was welcomed with open arms.

TBH, he wants a club to be known as the Tigers that everyone already calls the Tigers .............. it's not that radical looking from the outside.
In all honesty, I see Hull as a club that was grubbing around the lower leagues in a grotty stadium AND OFTEN PLAYING AGAINST SUNDERLAND and are now in a modern stadium and playing in he Premier League.
So do many other supporters which is why you'll find little genuine sympathy, I noticed some Saints were shrugging their shoulders at your thread, on their board, and asking 'Errrrrr, and?'

I'm sure it's a massive deal to you but, seriously, how much did you care about what happened to Darlington if you're being totally honest.
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<ok>.
 
Obadiah said:
You boasted on the Sunderland board before that thread was deleted that you were responsible for locking the Southampton board.

If you want to help us you're welcome, but don't start rewriting history I'm not in the mood. If you have a serious question ask, but don't start that I'm being reasonable stuff or suggesting we have things to hide.
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I've explained my reasons for that 100 times, if you choose to ignore it then that's your choice.

I'm not dishonest enough to suggest I want to help you, I'm just asking questions and giving an honest opinion.

I'm not saying you have things to hide as I wasn't addressing you.

I asked someone else a question which he hasn't answered.

If you're speaking on his behalf, as it appears, please answer the question.
 
smuginantibes said:
I've explained my reasons for that 100 times, if you choose to ignore it then that's your choice.

I'm not dishonest enough to suggest I want to help you, I'm just asking questions and giving an honest opinion.

I'm not saying you have things to hide as I wasn't addressing you.

I asked someone else a question which he hasn't answered.

If you're speaking on his behalf, as it appears, please answer the question.
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Before this goes where I suspect. You're welcome on here, as is everyone, it's a cross forum network, but if you start the performance you did on the Southampton and Sunderland board, your welcome will be short lived.
 
Stuart Blampey said:
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I totally agree, I was there on numerous occasions, my point isn't that Sunderland are any better.

My point, that you seemed to miss,, is that either club was playing in the lower leagues, with no money and in a ground that was dropping to bits.

Therefore, the fact that we're playing in the Premier League, signing internationals to play in a modern stadium will attract little sympathy over a name change.

That was my point, not a 'my cock's bigger than your's' comment that you see it as.
 
Mr. Hat said:
The Doctor is a hero. The Doctor shall always be a hero. The FA and premier league are unlikely to give a first **** about the name change, never mind a second. The Doctor saved a lot of face for both governing bodies and English football as a whole by saving one of their members from liquidation as a consequence of relegation from the premier league. He also steered the club away from administration ensuring all creditors were paid in full - a noble deed for sure. They are unlikely to step in his way and prevent him from trying to coin some of that mammoth amount considering the embarrassment he spared them from.

We all know what The Doctor can be capable of when you run afoul of him. If the FA and EPL block his path, what's to stop him from pulling his cash straight out of the club in one go and leaving the club facing liquidation once more, purely in spite of them? It wouldn't surprise me, it's something to bare in mind.

It could be worse, I'd sooner be a Hull Tigers supporter than a Cardiff City Football Club supporter in any shape or form under Vincent Tan. Their fans are coping.

It still sounds ****, and its ever just a bit embarrassing, but I think we'd find more sympathy than ridicule over it all anyway and, to be honest, it's not the end of the world. It's only a name and it's only a game.
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He paid the creditors but Hull City still owe the money, to Allamhouse. If he puts the club into liquidation he loses £66 million. The money may not be his, but could belong to other family members or be part of a trust fund.

It may be that the Premier League don't care, but they issued a press statement saying that our club is called Hull City and they had not received a request to change it. Assem Allam now says he's already changed it. I wonder if the Premier League mind one of its members ripping up its rule book and doing what it likes.
 
Hull City AFC (DMD) said:
Before this goes where I suspect. You're welcome on here, as is everyone, it's a cross forum network, but if you start the performance you did on the Southampton and Sunderland board, your welcome will be short lived.
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You've no need to stick your chest out and start with the threats again, as usual, if I'm out of order ban me.

I don't need you to tell me how to behave or where I can post.

Your suspicions are in your mind where I'd prefer they stayed unless you have something specific to say.
 
smuginantibes said:
You've no need to stick your chest our and start with the threats again, as usual, if I'm out of order ban me.

I don't need you to tell me how to behave or where I can post.
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If you're out of order, I will.

Play nice and everyone's happy. <ok>
 
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