In Mike Ashley and Hull owner Assem Allam there are two men who could not give a flying f*** what the supporters think ... and will continue to plough ahead with only their own self belief for comfort.
Newcastle fans have spent the last few years being trampled on and there isn't much they can do about it.
St James' Park had a name change to boost the owners personal coffers, as tradition doesn't mean 'jack shit' to Ashley or his business partners.
And the same can be said of Hull's Assem Allam, who is going to change the club's name.
He has offered to refund any of the club's season ticket holders who are unhappy about the name change he has proposed for the Yorkshire side.
While the club's 'playing name' is still Hull City AFC, Allam changed the company name to Hull City Tigers ahead of this season.
And in the belief the adjustments will help make for a more marketable brand worldwide, he is now intending to have the playing name altered to Hull Tigers for next term, an application for which will need to be made to the Football Association by April 1.
Despite protests led by Hull fans' group City Til We Die, Allam has made clear his determination to press on with his plans.
And regarding the supporters, the Egypt-born 74-year-old told the Hull Daily Mail: "There's no need for a referendum. The crowd we get inside the stadium is the perfect referendum.
"Fans can choose to vote with their feet. If they are not happy, they can stay away.
"I am also willing to refund any unhappy season ticket holder who wants their money back.
"I understand that fans have purchased or may have purchased season tickets in the expectation they were for Hull City AFC. Having learned the AFC is now not present, they are perfectly entitled to seek a refund.
"The club will be more than happy to oblige by paying them back in full, on a pro rata basis, if they are not happy with the plans to rebrand the club."
Source: Newcastle United Mad
Source: FOOTYMAD
