'Turkey’s Simon Cowell' targets Premier League following Hull takeover

Acun Ilicali has thrown himself straight into life at Hull and one of his first acts was ending Grant McCann’s two-and-a-half-year spell in charge

Hull City owner Acun Ilicali (centre) outlined his ambitions on Friday. Picture: Simon Peach

Acun Ilicali joked he was a “crazy owner” as the man dubbed Turkey’s Simon Cowell outlined his ambitions for Hull following his recent takeover of the Championship club.

Apathy had set in around the East Yorkshire club under the Allam family’s divisive ownership, but this month’s much-anticipated sale to the Turkish businessman has brought renewed hope.