Paul Duffen: An Apology

In our November 4 article “Why Paul Duffen’s largesse has plunged profitable Hull into financial hell” we alleged that Hull City’s current financial position was the sole responsibility of former Chairman Paul Duffen.

We wish to make clear that the level of debt at Hull is in fact £9 million and not £27 million as stated. We apologise for this error.

Further, Paul Duffen has informed us that he was not solely responsible for the club’s financial decisions, including mortgaging, and that the club’s wage bill was considerably less than the average wage bill in the Premiership.

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