Hull launch legal proceedings against Duffen

Hull have issued legal proceedings against former chairman Paul Duffen.

Duffen was succeeded by Adam Pearson as chairman of the Tigers in October.

A club statement issued today read: “Hull City Football Club has now issued legal proceedings against Paul Duffen in the High Court.

“This action has been taken to protect the commercial best interests of the football club against the actions undertaken by Paul Duffen while in office at Hull City.”