Aseem Allam confirms that he will walk

With Hull destined to retain the ‘common’ name of City rather than take a distinctive name that makes them sound like a rugby league or hockey club, owner Asseem Allam has reiterated that he will ‘walk away’ from the club.  

With Hull destined to retain the ‘common’ name of City rather than take a distinctive name that makes them sound like a rugby league or hockey club, owner Asseem Allam has reiterated that he will ‘walk away’ from the club.  

However, he will not plunge the club into immediate financial difficulties by recalling his £72m loan. Instead the club will be offered for sale, at what price is not yet known.   David Conn of The Guardian assesses the recent developments here.