Mine was similar, not as good though. This version to Martyn Sadler who says he will reference in his column tomorrow and try to get reaction from AP. Sent versions to councillor a Brown, Brady and Geraghty. I'd encourage anyone with concerns to email Smailes at j.smailes@mailnewsmedia.co.uk

Hi Martyn

This isn't for the mailbag, but I'd like to share some concerns FC fans have about our tenancy at the KC stadium.

As you may be aware, the management of the KC is the remit of a company called Superstadium Management Company Limited, set up to run this superb facility gifted to the city by the council 10 years ago using a windfall from the sale of Kingston Communications. The SMC has the head lease with the council. Broadly this arrangement has worked well so far, with both sub-tenants, Hull City AFC and Hull FC co-habiting amicably.

However, since Assem Allam took over Hull City in December 2010, and at the same time took over the SMC, things have soured. Allam has been vocal in his desire to obtain the freehold of the KC and develop the ground and surrounding area for commercial purposes. Initially he claimed it would be a Sporting Village for the city, but subsequent versions of the aims of the project included a supermarket and shops. There have been a couple of farcical meetings between Allam and the council, where reportedly his offer price for the KC was derisory, but there is little appetite by the council to sell. There are many covenants on the surrounding West Park, library and a royal charter protecting Walton Street for the historic fairground. Allam has reacted indignantly to this, and more than once threatened to up sticks to Melton in the East Riding.

In the meantime, Adam Pearson was dismissed by the Allams from his position at Hull City, and relationships have become increasingly strained. As FC fans we believe deliberate attempts are bring made to cause the club unfair financial hardship and alienate us from what should be our home.

Financially, we are hearing of unfair rental increases. Charges by the SMC to administer season ticketing has led to FC's passes being processed by FC's own shop staff. We understand charges running into thousands of pounds are being levied just for photographs of our players to be displayed in the reception and function rooms. The club's insignia has been removed from display. This week new halfback Daniel Holdsworth arrived at the KC to request a 15 minute place-kicking practice session. He was denied entry to the ground. And finally, photographs of Johnny Whiteley, freeman of the city, have been completely removed from The Johnny Whiteley Suite.

Clearly the fact the SMC and Hull City have the same owners represents a huge conflict of interest to the extent that the SMC accounts reference the fact that it is a going concern only due to the support of related companies Allamhouse Limited and Hull City. We believe, as does a senior council member, that these actions are an attempt to force their hand on the stadium ownership issue. In the short term punitive financial terms could see FC become unviable, in the medium term homeless.

Anything you could do to help us either investigate matters or raise the visibility of our diminishing rights and visible presence in SL's best facility, and one designated for use by both teams, would be greatly appreciated.

Mine was similar, not as good though. This version to Martyn Sadler who says he will reference in his column tomorrow and try to get reaction from AP. Sent versions to councillor a Brown, Brady and Geraghty. I'd encourage anyone with concerns to email Smailes at j.smailes@mailnewsmedia.co.uk

Hi Martyn

This isn't for the mailbag, but I'd like to share some concerns FC fans have about our tenancy at the KC stadium.

As you may be aware, the management of the KC is the remit of a company called Superstadium Management Company Limited, set up to run this superb facility gifted to the city by the council 10 years ago using a windfall from the sale of Kingston Communications. The SMC has the head lease with the council. Broadly this arrangement has worked well so far, with both sub-tenants, Hull City AFC and Hull FC co-habiting amicably.

However, since Assem Allam took over Hull City in December 2010, and at the same time took over the SMC, things have soured. Allam has been vocal in his desire to obtain the freehold of the KC and develop the ground and surrounding area for commercial purposes. Initially he claimed it would be a Sporting Village for the city, but subsequent versions of the aims of the project included a supermarket and shops. There have been a couple of farcical meetings between Allam and the council, where reportedly his offer price for the KC was derisory, but there is little appetite by the council to sell. There are many covenants on the surrounding West Park, library and a royal charter protecting Walton Street for the historic fairground. Allam has reacted indignantly to this, and more than once threatened to up sticks to Melton in the East Riding.

In the meantime, Adam Pearson was dismissed by the Allams from his position at Hull City, and relationships have become increasingly strained. As FC fans we believe deliberate attempts are bring made to cause the club unfair financial hardship and alienate us from what should be our home.

Financially, we are hearing of unfair rental increases. Charges by the SMC to administer season ticketing has led to FC's passes being processed by FC's own shop staff. We understand charges running into thousands of pounds are being levied just for photographs of our players to be displayed in the reception and function rooms. The club's insignia has been removed from display. This week new halfback Daniel Holdsworth arrived at the KC to request a 15 minute place-kicking practice session. He was denied entry to the ground. And finally, photographs of Johnny Whiteley, freeman of the city, have been completely removed from The Johnny Whiteley Suite.

Clearly the fact the SMC and Hull City have the same owners represents a huge conflict of interest to the extent that the SMC accounts reference the fact that it is a going concern only due to the support of related companies Allamhouse Limited and Hull City. We believe, as does a senior council member, that these actions are an attempt to force their hand on the stadium ownership issue. In the short term punitive financial terms could see FC become unviable, in the medium term homeless.

Anything you could do to help us either investigate matters or raise the visibility of our diminishing rights and visible presence in SL's best facility, and one designated for use by both teams, would be greatly appreciated.