Hull City have sacked manager, Liam Rosenior after failing to reach the 2023-24 Championship Play-Offs.
Rosenior’s dismissal comes just days after Hull missed out on a play-off spot following a 1-0 loss at Plymouth Argyle on the final day of the regular season, which meant that they finished seventh in the table with 70 points.
The 39 year-old’s departure also came after he was shortlisted for the Championship Manager of the Season at the 2024 EFL Awards, which was ultimately won by Ipswich’s Kieran McKenna.
Hull Chairman and owner, Acun Ilicali described the decision to sack Rosenior as “difficult” whilst removing his own “personal sentiment” from his choice, in order to protect the club’s “long-term vision” and plans for next season.
Ilicali proceeded to praise Rosenior for engaging in “an open working relationship” since his arrival in November 2022, which saw him guide the club to safety before establishing them in the top half this season.
Explaining why he has made the decision to part company with Rosenior, Ilicali said: “However, it has become evident that our visions for the future are not aligned and I feel that now is the time to make a change.
“Our philosophy is clear, we will continue to drive this club forward, and whilst doing so I will continue to be open and transparent with our fans.
“I know what this football club can achieve, and we will not stop in the pursuit of that. We have worked hard over the last two years to develop our squad.
“We now have many highly talented players at our disposal and we will continue to invest and improve our playing personnel to give this club and its fans the success they deserve.”
Assistant coaches, Justin Walker and Ben Warner have also been relieved of their duties with immediate effect.
Hull will announce a new managerial appointment in due course.
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