CTWD have never put out any figures they couldn't back up. Are you sure you're not confused about something you read on your imaginary Radio Humberside website poll?
As far as I'm aware, the only number CTWD have ever put out were the number of Twitter/Facebook followers they have and the document passed to AA had details of all the fan site polls, all of which were factual.
Even with 4,500 signatures it is hardly the vast majority is it ? Maybe a big name sponsor injecting millions would make him keep the CITY part of the playing name ?