What will be on Acun's 'to do' list at City?

SENSIBLE AND SPEEDY DECISIONS REQUIRED

- By BARRY COOPER

Acun Ilicali is once again searching for a new head coach after opting to sack Ruben Selles on Thursday, less than two weeks after the season came to an end.

The campaign may have been an unmitigated disaster for City, but the Tigers did at least secure Championship survival with that battling point at Portsmouth.

City must now focus on appointing a new manager capable of turning a Tigers side that survived on goal difference into one capable of having a better season next term, and central to that will be the chief decision maker Acun Ilicali.

After a nightmare year following the end of last season, Ilicali faces some tough decisions and even tougher questions as he looks to move the club forward.

Here’s a look at the big tasks facing the Turkish businessman....

Face up to the fans

Ilicali has kept a fairly low profile in recent months, which has probably been the right thing to do given the situation. In the final couple of weeks of the season, Ilicali was right to stay quiet and made it clear in various conversations with the Mail that he didn’t want to speak publicly until the season was over. He wanted the focus to be on Ruben Selles and the players, making sure they were safe. Ultimately, at that stage, there was nothing he could say.

Given the direction of travel since the season ended, it was no surprise Ilicali again kept his counsel until Selles’ future was clarified. Now Selles has gone, Ilicali must address a host of topics.

Those include addressing errors over the past 12 months, explaining the club's financial situation, and talking about what he plans for the summer and beyond. Without divulging sensitive information, giving an indication of what fans can expect from the transfer market before the season starts.

Last summer was a mess and contributed to the season that followed. That cannot be allowed to happen again, and a clear plan of attack is required.