Jakirovic is a risk, Acun needs it to work

ILICALI CAN'T AFFORD A MISTAKE

- By BARRY COOPER

Sergej Jakirovic looks set to become the new Hull City head coach after lengthy talks with owner Acun Ilicali in recent days, and 12 months on from Tim Walter, it's another major call.

And in all probability, it's his biggest decision yet (since sacking Liam Rosenior), and he really needs it to work. For the past 12 months, City have floundered since the sudden departure of Rosenior.

Ilicali’s decision-making has been called into question numerous times in the past year.

Many fans remain unconvinced that the Turkish businessman is getting it right.

Results on the pitch over the past three years or so would fit that narrative, as would the debts that are racking up in the pursuit of Premier League football.

In truth, returning to the top flight eight years after their last relegation is a long, long way away and in appointing the Bosnian, Ilicali will pray this one works, because he needs it to.