Re hullcity.com I would have much preferred to deal with this matter privately and professionally but with mounting Twitter speculation, predominantly through @stickle’s personal account, I feel obliged to make the following facts public. #hcafc [1/7]
I have owned the domain name hullcity.com since December 2000 and use it primarily for my personal emails and many online accounts. The URL currently redirects to HCST website. #hcafc [2/7]
Hull City have known for years that I own the domain. Previous owners and club staff have thanked me for forwarding/deleting occasional emails intended for the club, all of which I’ve handled confidentially & professionally throughout my ownership of this domain. #hcafc [3/7]
During May this year I have received two brief emails from Ms Beercock enquiring if I would transfer the URL to Hull City, then asking how I valued it. No proposal was offered at any stage. #hcafc [4/7]
My reply politely explained that without progress on branding and implementation of concessionary model I was not currently minded to consider handing over the URL, also bearing in mind the huge upheaval it would have on my personal comms (and those of my family). #hcafc [5/7]
I have received no acknowledgement of that email sent 8th June. Of course, there are alternative web domains out there the club could use - I believe Hull City still own hullcityafc.net - and these would be consistent with the #hcafc re-branding now underway. [6/7]
Whilst I welcome Ms Beercock’s ongoing supporter engagement, I hope she can focus on the club's plan for the return of proper concession pricing and consistent branding. #hcafc [7/7]
