New Hull FC owner Andrew Thirkill says it's his full intention to work closely with Hull City with regards to their shared interests in the MKM Stadium.

The two clubs have shared the city centre venue since it first opened in 2002. But in recent times, the Tigers have been keen to develop the existing site and improve the council-owned stadium, which is showing growing signs of wear and tear more than two decades since it was first used.

City have been in regular discussions with the council over extending the lease which has 30 years left to run, to enable them to make ongoing improvements. Those conversations remain ongoing, but for Hull FC, their need is a little more pressing with their deal set to expire in 2028.

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Hull FC's former owner, Adam Pearson, spoke about the possibility of moving away from the MKM Stadium if a suitable cost-effective way forward couldn't be reached. But Thirkill says at least for the next decade, the Super League club will remain at the 25,500-seater venue, and continue to work with the Tigers.

"There’s a new lease coming up for negotiations in 2028. David (Hood) and I have looked at the lease very carefully, Thirkill told a fans' forum. "It’s a reasonable lease at the moment; it’s fine. The leader of the council (Mike Ross) is very pro-Hull FC, and Hull City want to expand those facilities and spend a lot of money, but they want a long lease to do that, which is great, but part of the package must be that Hull FC is accommodated sensibly.

"I’m confident that will happen. I can't comment on a negotiation that hasn't physically started, but we'll get stuck into it. But I do see the future being at the MKM Stadium, certainly for the medium term. For me, we have to accept that's where we're going to be, certainly for the next ten years.

"I’ve got to build a relationship with them. I understand from Adam that they’re good people, and we’ll work collectively together to get the best relationship and deal for Hull FC."