Hull City set to sack Ruben Selles: Third manager to depart in 12 months
Hull City is reportedly set to dismiss head coach Ruben Selles, making him the club's third manager to depart in 12 months. Selles was appointed in December and successfully steered Hull to Championship survival, securing their safety on the final day of the season.
Hull City is reportedly preparing for yet another change in leadership, with current head coach Ruben Selles expected to be relieved of his duties. This impending decision would mark the club's third managerial change within the span of just 12 months, highlighting a period of significant instability.
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Ruben Selles was appointed as Hull's head coach last December, having moved from League One club Reading. During his tenure, Selles oversaw 28 matches, securing nine victories. His primary objective was to guide Hull to safety in the Championship, a goal he achieved by avoiding relegation on the final day of the season following a 1-1 draw at Portsmouth. Selles' win rate stands at 32.1% from his time in charge.
Another controversy...
The reported decision to part ways with Selles could be seen as another controversial move by the club's hierarchy, particularly when viewed in the context of recent managerial changes. Just last year, at this time, Liam Rosenior was surprisingly let go despite leading Hull to a seventh-place finish, just outside the Championship play-off positions. Rosenior managed 78 games for the club, achieving a win rate of 34.6%.
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- Liam Rosenior 78 games / 34.6% win rate / 7th when sacked
- Tim Walter 18 games / 16.7% win rate / 22nd when sacked
- Ruben Selles 28 games / 32.1% win rate / 21st when sacked
Owner Acun Ilıcalı reportedly stated that a difference in football philosophy was the reason for Rosenior's departure. Rosenior has since taken charge of French side Strasbourg, who are currently sitting sixth in Ligue 1 and are poised to qualify for European competition next season.
Following Rosenior's exit, Hull appointed German coach Tim Walter as his successor. However, Walter's time at the helm was notably brief and largely unsuccessful. He managed just 18 matches before being sacked last November. At the time of his dismissal, Hull were sitting in 22nd place in the Championship table, having secured only three victories throughout his short tenure, resulting in a win rate of just 16.7%.
The reported decision to dismiss Ruben Selles, despite him achieving the crucial objective of avoiding relegation, continues a pattern of rapid managerial turnover at Hull City, raising further questions about stability at the club.
