Football NewsDaily Mail FootballUnverified sourceVia Ian Herbert· 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.
Owner
Acun Ilicali
Manager
Sergej Jakirovic
Transfer budget
£200m
New players
15 expected
What happened. In an exclusive interview, Hull City owner Acun Ilicali vowed to support manager Sergej Jakirovic even if the team struggles, and revealed a £200m transfer budget for the next two months.
- Ilicali says the next five years will be decided in two months.
- He dismissed Liam Rosenior two summers ago, but feels Jakirovic is a better match.
- Hull face Manchester United this weekend.
“Of course, I will stand by him if he loses games.”
— Acun Ilicali
Hull City begin their Premier League campaign with high stakes and a massive squad overhaul.
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