S. Jakirović

Bosnia and Herzegovina · Manager · Hull City

9y In management

8 Clubs

5 Countries

4 Titles

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match reportBBC SportOfficial source· 29 Aug 2026

Jakirovic: Hull Must 'Stay Humble' After Second Straight Win

Hull City's Premier League return gains momentum with a 1-0 victory over Coventry City.

off pitchGiveMeSportEstablished source· 23 Aug 2026

Hull City Boss Jakirovic Lands New Deal After Premier League Return

Tigers reward their manager with a lucrative new contract following a dream start back in the top flight.

match reportBBC SportOfficial source· 22 Aug 2026

Hull City stun Manchester United 2-0 in opener

Hull City's tactical discipline pays off with a surprise 2-0 win over Manchester United.

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Personal info

Role: Manager
Full name: Sergej Jakirović
Born: 23 Dec 1976 (age 49)
Birthplace: Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Nationality: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Clubs managed: 8
Current club: Hull City

Overview

S. Jakirović is a Bosnian football coach, born on 23 December 1976. He is currently the manager of Hull City. His managerial career includes spells at several clubs across Europe, notably Dinamo Zagreb, HNK Gorica, Hull City, Kayserispor, Maribor, Rijeka, Sesvete, and Zrinjski. Jakirović has managed in multiple countries, including Croatia, Turkey, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and England. His appointment at Hull City marked his first role in English football.

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Top headlines

Papers: Arsenal leading race for winger Nusa
Sky Sports · 3 Oct 2026

The Guardian

Official source

· 21 Aug 2026

Jakirovic's Alchemy Turns Hull's Survival into Premier League Return

From relegation escape to promotion glory, Hull's coach defies the odds in a fairytale ascent.

off pitchDaily Mail FootballEstablished source· 18 Aug 2026

Hull owner backs Jakirovic: 'I'll stand by him'

Hull City's owner makes a bold promise to his manager as the Premier League season looms.

Two going on four, five or six on good night for new Scotland era

BBC Sport · 3 Oct 2026

'England rampant in Rijeka' | England player ratings against Croatia

Sky Sports · 3 Oct 2026

Third time lucky for Pocognoli as Scotland make Robertson's 100th cap with win

Sky Sports · 3 Oct 2026

Lamine Yamal stars again as Spain see off Czechia and maintain perfect start

The Guardian · 3 Oct 2026

Bellingham unlocks new level and potential to be 'one of the greatest'

BBC Sport · 3 Oct 2026

Bowie gets Pocognoli off mark with Scotland victory in North Macedonia

The Guardian · 3 Oct 2026

'Complete' England display reinvigorates faith in Tuchel project - for now

Sky Sports · 3 Oct 2026