Ex-England duo deliver Hull City verdict as Acun Ilicali's promotion dream discussedCity remain on course to secure a top-six finish this seasonView Image Hull City owner Acun Ilicali remains determined to take Hull City to the Premier League (Image: Mike Egerton/PA Wire)It wasn't to be for Hull City on Friday night when their FA Cup hopes were ended by Premier League Chelsea in front of the television camera at a sold-out MKM Stadium. ‌Attention for Sergej Jakirovic's Tigers now turns back to the Championship promotion race and Saturday's huge home meeting with QPR. They've got a good owner who absolutely adores the place, you know, and he (Acun Ilicali) wants to back them. The only thing I would say is defensively; they're an attacking team, but in the Championship, they're conceding far too many, so just tighten up. Here at Hull Live, we are dedicated to bringing you the best Hull City coverage and analysis.

Source: Daily Mirror February 17, 2026 22:19 UTC