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Assem Allam reveals top four target for Hull (though we're still up for sale)

While admitting Hull City is up for sale, owner Assem Allam made it clear he still has big ambitions for the club.

When the Allam family took over four years ago, the strategic plan included playing top-flight football this season, a feat that was achieved 12 months ahead of schedule.

"Nobody works forever. But I wanted to be here until I achieved my ambition of being in the top four. You will say that it's a bit wide, a bit exaggerating," Allam said.

"No, because if I told you three years ago there would be Premier League and FA Cup final, and all this, you would have thought it was a joke. Now I am saying I want to be top four. In a couple of years' time you will find it's not a joke, it's a possibility - if I am still here."

Allam admits he'll leave if he is prevented from rebranding the club to Hull Tigers.

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