'Huge boost' to Shels ambitions as Acun Ilicali deal confirmed

DEAL DONE: Hull City owner, Acun Ilıcalı with Liam Rosenior. Pic: George Wood/Getty Images

Acun Ilicali wasn’t present at Tolka Park to watch Shelbourne, the latest club he’s purchased, but the man known as the Turkish Simon Cowell will visit Ireland in coming weeks to outline his vision for the Reds.

The Dublin club yesterday confirmed that negotiations on a takeover by the Turkish media mogul has concluded with him having a majority stake and current investors staying onboard.