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Hull City Sacks Rubén Sellés Following Final-Day Survival

Owner Acun Ilicali begins search for fifth manager since 2022 after reviewing football operations in Istanbul.

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Overview

  • Rubén Sellés and two assistant coaches were dismissed on May 15, less than two weeks after Hull City narrowly avoided relegation from the Championship on goal difference.
  • Sellés, appointed in December 2024, secured nine wins in 26 league games, guiding Hull to safety with a 1-1 draw at Portsmouth on the final day of the season.
  • Owner Acun Ilicali and senior staff met in Istanbul to assess the season, concluding that a change in leadership was necessary to align with the club's ambitions.
  • This marks Hull City's third managerial change in 12 months, with Ilicali now seeking a new head coach ahead of pre-season training in early July.
  • Recruitment plans are also under review as Hull aims to strengthen its squad and avoid the late transfer activity that hindered last summer's preparations.