Hull City LIVE: Championship Tigers confirm Sergej Jakirovic appointment

Hull City LIVE: Championship Tigers confirm Sergej Jakirovic appointment

City have a new manager three weeks on from Ruben Selles' exit

Hull City's managers ranked by win percentage, can new appointment Sergej Jakirovic join the list?

Hull City ended their search for a new manager on Wednesday, as Sergej Jakirovic signed a two-year contract with the Tigers. Could he become one of the best managers Hull have seen? Jakirovic emerged as a leading contender for the post at the MKM Stadium after Hull City sacked Ruben Selles in May. The 48-year-old arrives from Kayserispor, where he implemented an exciting and attacking philosophy, leading his side to a 13th-place finish in the Tu…

Jakirovic takes the reins at Hull

Hull City confirmed the appointment of Sergej Jakirovic as the club's new manager.

Hull name Sergej Jakirovic as new boss after reaching agreement with Kayserispor

Hull have appointed Sergej Jakirovic as their new head coach.The 48-year-old Bosnian joins on a two-year deal, with the option of a further 12 months, after the Tigers agreed a settlement with Turkish side Kayserispor.Jakirovic had only been in Turkey since January, having previously led Dinamo Zagreb to qualification for the Champions League, and succeeds Ruben Selles, who was dismissed last month after Hull narrowly avoided relegation from the…

First words from newly appointed Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirovic

We take a look at the first words from newly appointed Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirovic, who was announced on Wednesday morning. The Tigers finished 21st in the Championship last season, with 49 points, the same amount as relegated Luton, Hull survived through having a better goal difference. They have since waved goodbye to Ruben Selles and appointed Sergej Jakirović, 48, on a two-year deal with an optional third year, after a settlement w…