Hull City have confirmed the departure of head coach Grant McCann
It follows a takeover of the club
Last updated 25th Jan 2022
Hull City have parted company with Head Coach Grant McCann.
It follows the takeover of the club by Turkish businessman and TV personality Acun Ilicali.
The move was widely reported as being on the cards but it wasn't until this afternoon that the club confirmed it officially.
It comes despite the fact that McCann led the Tigers to wins in the last week against two of the championship's promotion hopefuls - Blackburn and Bournemouth.
He joined in 2019 and during his time guided the Tigers to the League 1 title and promotion to the championship.
That was the club's first league title in 55 years.
He won 53 of his 136 matches whilst in charge.
Chairman and owner Ilicali said in a statement: "Grant has done an excellent job for this football club in difficult circumstances, most specifically during the takeover process, and for that I offer my sincere thanks.
"These matters are never easy and are more often than not protracted.
During the process, Grant has always remained professional and fully focused on the team, and will forever be a friend of the Tigers.
I'm sure Grant will be successful in whatever his next challenge is."
“However, now is the time for change and for me to start to build, in what I believe will be an incredibly exciting time for the club. I have a philosophy and a belief that our project should start as we mean to carry on and that involves having my team in place.
I understand the timing may look odd, after two good wins, but I wouldn’t be fair or honest if I merely waited for a defeat to change manager.
That benefits nobody. I will continue to be transparent with you, our fans.
“Our new head coach will be announced very shortly.”
There's speculation his successor will be former Rangers striker Shota Arveladze.
However that's not been confirmed by the club.
They've also said assistant head coach Cliff Byrne will leave the club too with immediate effect.
They've thanked both Byrne and McCann for their efforts and dedication.
Acun Ilicali has previously said funds would be available for the January transfer window.