Hull Owner Dishes on Transfers and Finances

Hull City Owner Holds Q&A

Hull City owner Acun Ilicali hosted his first Q&A of the summer at the MKM Stadium on Monday evening, outlining his vision for the upcoming season.

Following a tumultuous campaign that narrowly avoided relegation, Ilicali has made significant changes to the team. Serbian coach Sergej Jakirovic has been appointed as the new head coach, replacing Ruben Selles.

Pre-season training has commenced, and transfer activity is likely to be a key topic for supporters at the Q&A.

During the event, Ilicali addressed various issues, including player recruitment, team performance, and club finances.

Key Highlights:

• Ilicali expressed optimism for the new season and called for full energy from the fans.
• He confirmed the signing of midfielder Giles, despite previous unhappiness with the player.
• Ilicali acknowledged pain among fans over the lack of playing time for players like Pandur, Ohio, and Amrabat.
• He claimed that five of the 10 worst signings since his ownership were due to coaching decisions.
• Ilicali confirmed that the club has secured five times more sponsors since his arrival.

Other Notable Points:

• Ilicali declined to comment on rumors of a potential Roma link.
• He expressed willingness to invest further in the team, but maintained control of the club.
• Ilicali stated that the club is still working on a project, but remained tight-lipped about specifics.

The Q&A concluded with Ilicali taking a phone call.