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Former Hull City vice-chairman Tan Kesler has spoken about his departure from the club as he enjoys a new challenge with Polish side Pogon Szczecin.
Kesler was one of the prominent figures of the Acun Ilicali ownership following the 2022 takeover but left by mutual consent in October 2024.
His exit came just a few months after Hull finished just outside the play-offs, ending the season in disappointing fashion under
Elsewhere, the club’s turnover fell by more than £3m and increased investment into the playing squad.
With the player wage bill up by 40% to £19.9m, it resulted in an operating loss of just under £10m – down by £1.1m compared to the previous year – with the club again detailing reliance on the ongoing support of majority shareholder Tan.
The Malaysian backer, who took control of Cardiff in 2010,
When he was asked if his own position and future were discussed, however, Riza did not give much away.
“There’s nothing to say on that other than the board will in due course speak to the media,” he added.
“But it was a really good trip and I’m happy to have done it, to go out there and show what my intentions were.”
Cardiff have been keen to explore all
Cardiff had been keen to explore all managerial options after sacking Bulut on 22 September following a run that saw the side pick up just one point from their opening eight league fixtures of 2024-25.
Riza was installed to allow the club to take their time in the search for a new boss, which has been led by chief executive Ken Choo.
But there was also a willingness to give
Analysis – James Hoggarth, BBC Radio Humberside
The timing of this announcement is the greatest surprise, usually in these circumstances you get an indication that something is brewing. This time that wasn’t the case.
It also comes when a large number of the fanbase are also edgy having seen the club sack head coach Liam Rosenior unexpectedly in the summer after finishing seventh last season.
So some supporters are guarded