Acun Ilıcalı's statements on Hull City: We encountered prejudices in England
Hull City owner Acun Ilıcalı evaluated the successful start in the Premier League, transfer moves, and managerial choice.
Hull City club owner Acun Ilıcalı shared details about his team's impressive start to the Premier League season, transfer policy, and Head Coach Sergej Jakirovic.
Premier League Start and Emphasis on Being in a Dream
Facing strong opponents like Chelsea and Manchester United, Hull City drew attention by collecting 8 points in the opening weeks. Club owner Acun Ilıcalı stated that this picture was not in their calculations and that they are literally living a dream with the energy of the former players.
Prejudices Encountered in England
Stating that he has struggled with difficulties throughout his life, Acun Ilıcalı expressed that they encountered prejudiced approaches in England such as 'A Turk cannot do it, cannot achieve it.' He said that such criticisms motivated them and the players even more.
Head Coach Sergej Jakirovic Preference
Touching upon the process of Head Coach Sergej Jakirovic taking charge of the team, Ilıcalı stated that he was impressed by the manager's performance in Turkey. He expressed that they set out on the right path by convincing Jakirovic, who was not on the radar of English club executives.
Standout Transfer Moves
Stating that he grew up inside the football world, Ilıcalı conveyed that he played an active role in the transfer processes of names like Belloumi and McBurnie. He drew attention to the importance of the goals scored by Belloumi in the Chelsea match.
League Goals and Points Calculations
Stating that it is difficult to make an early points calculation in the Premier League, Ilıcalı indicated that they foresee 37 or 38 points could be sufficient to stay in the league. He emphasized that the last ten weeks of the season will be decisive.