Assem Allam speaks

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DB: So how do you sell it then? AA: We had a case before, the Chinese people, who were interested and they had the money. Then the fans when they threw the balls during the game that killed the deal. What they said is during the process ‘We know what you have done for this city and the club and that’s something we will never match. But if that’s what you get in return, what about us?’ One day, when things are not that well. They thought we have militant fans to stop the game from being played when throwing the balls. Every club has militant fans around the world. It’s always a minority and you’ll always have that. It scared them at the time but they have the money.

Nothing changes, he is still blaming the fans. I was just thinking on Saturday we don't hear many Allam out chants anymore. More people are focusing on the team on the pitch instead. After this interview it may start up again although I think most people realise it seems nothing will get them out.

Deal with Dai Yongge collapses - 8th Sept 2016

Stress ball protest - 28th October 2017.
 
Deal with Dai Yongge collapses - 8th Sept 2016

Stress ball protest - 28th October 2017.

This was the one that made me smile wryly. One of two things has happened here:

a) Assem is bull****ing.

b) OK, there's no need for a b) particularly given the timing up above highlighted by OLM, but are we to believe that a consortium of investors about to spend tens of millions of pounds haven't done a bit of due diligence that came back to them with: "Look lads, just say that he name won't be changed, bring back sensible concessions for kids, the elderly and the disabled, and maybe bring the half-time giants back and you won't have a spot of bother. In fact, this lot have lowered the bar so low for you lot that they've done you a favour." Either that, or the new consortium were considering continuing with the rebranding and concessions stuff (which is why the protests were a concern), in which case, good riddance.
 
And not all licence payers are rabidly anti-Allam Hull City fans.

No I wouldn't argue that Richard. I am not rabid anti allam. I have got past that stage. He has become insignificant to me. I do understand the alternative 'argument' put forward but it would be nice just to hear a little more challenge. At least that would help curtail the accusation that journalists aren't up to the job/are scared or whatever. There were a fair few pauses after he answered the questions but I wasn't expecting a challenge from Burnsy. And letting him talk in a relaxed manner whilst being recorded for broadcast is a point well made.
 
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Some of it has already happened once and the rest is based partially on how funding in local radio stations works (the most listened to stuff gets the money, as it was very simplistically put to me). Burns has more listeners if Radio Humberside is commentating on Hull City matches. Does he not have a responsibility to his listeners to preserve that situation and not unleash the hell of Viking on us again? I get what you'd have done if you'd have been in his situation. I get that you don't rate Burns because he lacks your bravery. I am just trying to explain that the vast majority of journalists would have done the same in his position. And some, such as Dave Gibbins for one, would very probably have been actively mocking those who opposed Assem.

Everything Assem has said is being challenged all over social media. He looks a fool (again), as does his ever-decreasing band of apologists. As he will do every time he opens his mouth. That's no bad thing.
Then why broadcast this anyway..just don't do it
 
Decent summary from Phil Buckingham...

The first step to overcoming a problem, or so they say, is to first admit you have one. And Allam is steadfastly refusing to accept City’s dwindling fan base is an issue. Kids for a quid? Bring a friend for a fiver? Not any time soon, it seems.

City’s chairman said plenty to pique the interest of supporters during his return to the spotlight but he came armed with neither an olive branch nor a thirst for change.

None will have been surprised by that but Allam has only underlined he will leave – whenever that may be – as the owner unable to command the acclaim that his contributions to City’s history should have warranted.

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/football/assem-allams-desire-sell-hull-2509496


Or wider acclaim and honour for his philanthropic works? I somehow have the feeling City fans are not the only group to dislike dealing with the man.
 
Decent summary from Phil Buckingham...

The first step to overcoming a problem, or so they say, is to first admit you have one. And Allam is steadfastly refusing to accept City’s dwindling fan base is an issue. Kids for a quid? Bring a friend for a fiver? Not any time soon, it seems.

City’s chairman said plenty to pique the interest of supporters during his return to the spotlight but he came armed with neither an olive branch nor a thirst for change.

None will have been surprised by that but Allam has only underlined he will leave – whenever that may be – as the owner unable to command the acclaim that his contributions to City’s history should have warranted.

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/football/assem-allams-desire-sell-hull-2509496

Agree, decent summary by Phil Buckingham. Credit where it's due.

But re. this ......" Allam has only underlined he will leave – whenever that may be – as the owner unable to command the acclaim that his contributions to City’s history should have warranted". It rather depends on how you view his contributions to City's history. I view them as an absolute disaster, taking everything that the KC move, the promotions through to & including 2008 brought, and near destroying it, as well as crimes against the community done in the name of 'our' club. He and his son deserve no acclaim, only contempt.
 
Agree, decent summary by Phil Buckingham. Credit where it's due.

But re. this ......" Allam has only underlined he will leave – whenever that may be – as the owner unable to command the acclaim that his contributions to City’s history should have warranted". It rather depends on how you view his contributions to City's history. I view them as an absolute disaster, taking everything that the KC move, the promotions through to & including 2008 brought, and near destroying it, as well as crimes against the community done in the name of 'our' club. He and his son deserve no acclaim, only contempt.

The only positive thing he has done for Hull city AFC is properly fund the academy and youth set up. Before he came to us with his "gift" the youth set up was an underfunded mess. When he leaves it will be the only thing that will be in a better state then when he turned up
 
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Hilarious interview

I don’t even think anybody’s been interested in buying us, probably asked for the price then left it at that, there’s no way their getting £50m they are in absolute dreamland and will end up losing the club for nothing, they know they’ve ****ed up massively in the previous talks but are too arrogant to admit it so blame it on militant fans.

The dreamed up interest is just them trying to justify the ridiculous price tag they’ve put on our club, but in some warped way I think they actually believe their own propaganda and lies, very very strange people.

Why didn’t Burnsy ask what the interest charged on their gift was as its obviously scotch mist

Also why didn’t he state how much tv/prem money has passed through their hands and ask why they have no club assets to show for it

Absolute joke, we’re stuck with them as their too arrogant to cut their losses and leave they’d rather cut their noses off, totally run down the club thinking they are doing a great job in the process
 
Yup

As expected.

The only real bright spot for me was Duffen's off the radar.

Sure, I'd like new owners as much as anyone.

Just not enough to want him back.

But overall, completely as expected, and forecast, for interviewee and interviewer.

I just find it all so draining and sad.
 
I look forward to fatty burns interview with *****phile councilor Stephen Bayes in the near future.

FB: you've now served your sentence for a hideous crime, what do you intend to do next?
SB: no I haven't committed a crime. I went on holiday for a bit.
FB: so you did. Thanks for that, I'll check my facts in future.
 
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True to form Ass All (shorter name always better) was mendacious/mistaken in his very first answer. There was no winding-up order from the High Court in London. That, for a refreshing change on here, is actually an established fact.


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I can't believe anyone with his wealth would say such a stupid thing. "It's a hard life for Ehab and I over eight years without remuneration".

How detached from reality can you get - who does he think he's fooling? They both need to attend a food bank and ask what it's really like to have a hard life.

Food bank visitors need to spend a week in Somalia or Palestine and see what its really like to have a hard life.
 
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'G. Bennett...' The LN interview was cringeworthy..
Paraphrase……."I could have sold the club for the asking price, but turned it down, because the buyers had no money for player investment' Did I hear that right? If yes. FFS Who have the fans been watching for the past six months? if someone had told me Messi was in the team I might have turned up...
 
Food bank visitors need to spend a week in Somalia or Palestine and see what its really like to have a hard life.
Crap post Bob. It's about context. You could say people in Somalia or Palestine should spend a week in Syria or Yemen to see what is like.....