Tributes to "eccentric" former Hull City owner Don Robinson

'Eccentric' ex-Hull City owner had big ambitions

Former Hull City owner Don Robinson "passed away peacefully" at the age of 91 on Thursday morning, Scarborough Athletic said An "eccentric" former Hull City owner who dreamed of putting the football club on the moon has died.

Don Robinson, from Scarborough, died aged 91 on Thursday and was well-known for being chairman of Hull City after he purchased the club in 1982.

Mr Robinson was remembered for his bold moves, creating Tiger Cola, the club's soft drink, and even riding around Boothferry Park on a white horse.

Garreth Roberts, the former Tigers' captain during Mr Robinson's ownership of the club, said: "He was a showman, he was absolutely…