I am sorry, maybe it's me who is missing something, but it seems there is a reluctance to comment on Pearson's position here.

For what it's worth, I too believe Allam is a 'loon' and do not believe for a second that he should be allowed anywhere near the ownership of the KC Stadium. It would be a disaster for Hull FC in every sense and I totally share the fans' concern.

That said, I totally understand why Hull City fans are distraught that their owner and benefactor will now be unable to take the club to 'the next level'.

What I fail to understand is why - given the diametric opposition of the two clubs fans' on the issue - does the Hull FC owner of all people stand 'shoulder-to-shoulder' with Allam on wanting to drive through his private ownership plans?

It is a truly bizarre situation and, until Pearson breaks his ties with Hull City and the Allam's, the suspicions over his FC ownership motives will linger!

Your miles out on both figures

Given Saint Helens got £3m for the land that Knowsley Road occupied about 3 years ago a 120K valuation for the boulevard just over 10 years ago sounds

There's a bit of a clue in the title and within the text that it's land.There's quite a few articles on the financial pages discussing land being a good investment. Logic of supply and demand really, more people need more space to live and more food to be grown so more market competition.

It's immaterial because it was a building Hull City Council paid far more than an earlier valuation for.