Acun Ilicali outlines promises for 'hidden treasure' Shelbourne

BIG PROMISES: Shelbourne chairman Acun Illicali. Pic: INPHO/Evan Treacy

Acun Ilicali has assured Shelbourne fans he’s not purchasing Damien Duff’s team just to be a feeder club to Hull City.

Fears about the Turkish tycoon’s intentions were heightened when during a prospective takeover of Dundalk, Tigers boss Liam Rosenior spoke of similar playing styles.