Hull City fans are upset with the taunts of club owner Assem Allam.
In an interview with the Independent on Sunday, Allam turned on protesting fans.
"I don't mind 'City till we die'.
"They can die as soon as they want, as long as they leave the club for the majority who just want to watch good football.
"How can they call themselves fans, these hooligans, this militant minority, when they disturb and distract the players while taking away the rights of others to watch the football, and of companies who have paid good money for advertising?"
The latter suggestions were met with disappointment by the City Till We Die fans group.
A statement released to PA Sport read:
"Thankfully, hooliganism at football in this country is now exceedingly rare.
"The intemperate suggestion that singing "City Till I Die" or holding a banner with Hull City's name on it constitutes disorder is ill-informed, unhelpful and will be considered by many to be offensive.; nor is it credible to believe that such measured actions will have any effect whatsoever upon the team we so admire.
"We reiterate our advice to all City fans to continue their fine support for our fantastic team while positively expressing a preference for our current name."
