http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Hull...m-Allam-100m/story-29154008-detail/story.html funny how its called Hull City when he loses £100 million - maybe the smoke and mirrors aren't quite working any more
I'm not surprised he's lost that much when he keeps giving "gifts" to the people of Hull and matches are £5 for everyone to get in, or something.
Hull City relegation cost Assem Allam £100m By Hull Daily Mail | Posted: April 22, 2016 please log in to view this image SMALLER FORTUNE: Assem Allam's family fortune took a hit from Hull City's drop out of the Premier League. Comments (23) Hull City's relegation to the Championship cost owner Assem Allam £100m, the Sunday Times Rich List 2016 has revealed. The annual list also saw East Yorkshire brothers Eddie and Malcolm Healey drop off the top spot in Yorkshire for the first time since 2011, with the pair losing £70m in the past year. The Tigers' demotion at the end of last season led to the Allam family's fortune dropping to £240m – making them the 18th richest family in Yorkshire. But Philip Beresford, who compiled the list, said the possibility of a promotion this year would see the Allams return to a stronger position. "The reason for the £100m loss is that Hull City is less valuable now it is no longer in the Premier League," Mr Beresford said. "It is as simple as that. There is no other reason, because his main business is going along swimmingly. Read more: http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Hull...tory-29154008-detail/story.html#ixzz46ZGz8lix Follow us: @hulldailymail on Twitter | HullDailyMail on Facebook
It owes about £80 million to Allamhouse and Allam Marine. On top of that there will be the balance of the transfer fees. It appears the rich list says the loan will not be repaid, as a result Hull City is worth less than they thought and hey presto he is £100 million worse off.
Looks like I'll be contributing a further 480 quid to that shortfall next season ! Edit: I forgot to add in the cost of beers.