FORMER AMPS MEMBER & HULL CITY OWNER, ASSEM ALLAM, DIES AGED 83

Dr Allam was the founder of Allam Marine. Originally called Tempest Diesels Ltd, the company was founded circa 1935 in Manchester and moved to Barrack Road Stamford in 1965. A further change of name to Allam Marine Ltd came in 1992 when the company re-located to Hull. He bought Hull City FC in 2010 and oversaw two promotions to the Premier League, an FA Cup final appearance and a League One title over 12 years.

His son, Ehab, paid tribute to his father and said “With huge aspirations from his early childhood, he’s fulfilled his goals and dreams, living life exactly how he wanted to, with self-respect and dignity - and ultimately passing away as he wanted to..

“His energy and passion is larger than life itself. Leaving behind a proud and loving family, he continues to live in our hearts and minds and in those of the many hearts and minds he has touched. “Home is where the heart is and after laying the foundations of his life and legacy in Hull, he will also be laid to rest here.”

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