Hull City Chairman Acun Ilıcalı Evaluates Premier League Start
Hull City Chairman Acun Ilıcalı expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance, stating that the 8 points gathered in the first four matches of the Premier League exceeded expectations.
Hull City Chairman Acun Ilıcalı evaluated his team's performance of gathering 8 unbeaten points in the first 4 matches of the Premier League, head coach Sergej Jakirovic's tenure, and transfer policies.
Points Above Expectations
Hull City Chairman Acun Ilıcalı stated that his team's unbeaten start of 8 points in the first four matches in the Premier League was not in their calculations.
He expressed that considering the matches played against Champions League teams like Chelsea and Manchester United, this picture made them feel like they were in a dream.
Challenges and Source of Motivation
He emphasized that comments regarding relegation made before the season motivated them and the players even more.
He conveyed that by standing against prejudices in England that Turks cannot achieve things, he is proud of his players for managing to overcome the difficulties.
Head Coach Sergej Jakirovic
He showered praise on Croatian head coach Sergej Jakirovic's performance at the helm and his personality.
Reminding that Jakirovic had previously managed clubs in Croatia, Bosnia, Slovenia, and Kayserispor in Turkey, he said that working with him is a stroke of luck for him.
Transfer Policies and Goals
He noted that new signings have not yet been fully integrated into the team, and they achieved this success with the energy of players remaining from last season.
He expressed his projection that 37 to 38 points could be sufficient on the road to staying in the league.