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Hull City owner Acun Ilicali ‘disturbed’ by transfer claims
23 July 2026 Off

Hull City owner Acun Ilicali ‘disturbed’ by transfer claims

By Total Football News

Hull City owner Acun Ilicali has said he is “disturbed” by claims of the club being rejected by transfer targets and, in an unusual move, attempted to clarify the situation.

The Tigers are returning to the Premier League after a nine-year absence following their victory in the Championship play-off final in May.

So far, they have signed keeper Jack Butland from Rangers, midfielder Oscar Zambrano from Maribor and defender Matt

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Acun Ilicali: Hull City owner says sacking managers does not ‘kill’ a club
19 May 2025 Off

Acun Ilicali: Hull City owner says sacking managers does not ‘kill’ a club

By Total Football News

Hull City owner Acun Ilicali says he wants to have stability at the club but does not view changing managers as a problem.

The Tigers, who avoided relegation from the Championship on goal difference this season, sacked Ruben Selles last week, just six months after the Spaniard replaced Tim Walter.

“People say consistency is very important and I agree, of course it is good to go along with your coach,”

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