Shelbourne takeover by Hull City owner Acun Ilıcalı completed

The so-called 'Turkish Simon Cowell' says the Drumcondra club can make an impact in Europe.

DUBLIN BOUND: Hull City owner, Acun Ilıcalı with Liam Rosenior. Picture: George Wood/Getty Images

Shelbourne FC have confirmed that Hull City owner, Acun Ilıcalı, has become the majority shareholder of the club.

The Turkish businessman had explored takeovers of St Patrick's Athletic and Dundalk before focusing on Shels.