Comments on: Have Hull City fans every reason to feel concerned?

By: Phil in Hull

Phil in Hull — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:22:06 +0000

I would be more worried if we were in a real mess like Bolton (£13M of debt) or Pompey (£100M? of debt with an owner who doesn’t really know if he has the money or not and if he wants to sell in 6 months). We have seen big improvements already from the Tigers since Pearson came in- alot to do with the reigning in of Brown’s ego- something Duffen certainly could not do as Brown’s ego has only been eclipsed by that of Duffen.
We are in a position to push on and stabalise the club. I expect Pearson will bring some serious finances into the club (either in the shape of a new owner or a significant partner for Bartlett.
As has been stated this is just a rehash of what has already been put out their- with very little thought or really anything analytical about it- TOSH!!
But anyway we are in the PL – better than 74 other clubs in the league (plus those below us in the PL!)

By: Oli Major

Oli Major — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:23:25 +0000

Obviously Hull knew they would be in for a relegation battle, they were one of the favourites to go down with the bookies at the start of the season. I’ve no doubt that Pearson will help clear up the financial side of things – but obviously limited jan transfers is not ideal for a relegation battle

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:08:46 +0000

More dribble and no research. Most Hull fans expected another relegation battle anyway – no change. Is a little concern of financial side, but at least you have quoted the 9M debt and not the 23M quoted earlier in the media. However, Pearson has already stated that Jan transfers will be based on how many we ship out on loans and transfers. Part of the problem was Brown or Duffen not shipping out young and fringe players on loan last season – I would estimate 30% of the 9M could have been recouperated against salaries. Pearson is more astute and knows this.