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Hull City Owner Considers Former Newcastle United Midfielder as New Manager Amid Backlash

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May 16, 2025 — 1 min read

Emre Belõzog̃lu, a former Newcastle United and Inter Milan midfielder, is one of two front-runners to succeed Ruben Selles as Hull City's new manager, announced owner Acun Ilicali. The potential appointment has sparked widespread outrage among fans due to Emre's criminal record for racism. In 2014, he was convicted of using a racial slur against Ivorian midfielder Didier Zokora, earning a suspended prison sentence.

Key Takeaways:

Emre Belõzog̃lu is a 44-year-old Turkish football manager with a criminal record for racism, as he was convicted in 2014 for using a racial slur against Didier Zokora.
The potential appointment of Emre as Hull City's new manager has ignited widespread outrage among fans on social media, with many expressing their opposition to his hiring.
Emre has been accused of racism on three separate occasions during his tenure in the Premier League with Newcastle, but was found not guilty by the FA.
Hull City fans have threatened to boycott matches if Emre is appointed as the new manager, which could also impact the club's relationships with sponsors and corporate partners.
Emre has experience managing several Turkish clubs, including Antalyaspor, who are currently 12th in the Super Lig with modest offensive stats.
Emre's record as a player includes time at Newcastle United, Inter Milan, and Fenerbahce, among others.
The Hull City owner, Acun Ilicali, has confirmed that Emre is one of two front-runners for the manager position, alongside another manager currently working in England.

Statistics:

44: Emre Belõzog̃lu's age
2014: The year Emre was convicted of racism
2.5 months: The length of the suspended prison sentence handed to Emre
3: The number of times Emre was accused of racism during his tenure in the Premier League with Newcastle
36: The number of goals scored by Antalyaspor, the team Emre currently manages
36: The number of matches played by Antalyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig

Sources:

Hull Live
The Times
Getty Images
Anadolu (Turkish news agency)

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