Hull City owner Acun Ilıcalı celebrates Premier League promotion and praises Turkish fan support

Hull City secured promotion to the Premier League after a 1‑0 victory over Middlesbrough in the English Championship play‑off final. Club owner and Turkish entrepreneur Acun Ilıcalı addressed the celebratory crowd, stating, “We are not the richest club… but we have the best supporters,” and highlighted the presence of numerous Turkish flags among the fans.

Ilıcalı also spoke about the club’s future plans, noting that the promotion brings significant revenue opportunities and that the team will consider new signings, though he declined to discuss specific transfers at that moment. He reflected on his previous role at Fenerbahçe, acknowledging limited time there, and emphasized his commitment to delivering success at Hull City.

The celebration drew tens of thousands of supporters in Hull’s city centre, many of whom displayed both Hull City and Turkish flags, underscoring the Turkish community’s enthusiasm for the club’s achievement.