Hull City fans deliver verdict on Premier League start under Sergej Jakirovic

Hull City supporters have been giving their verdict on the club's opening to the Premier League season and what head coach Sergej Jakirovic should focus on during the extended international break, according to responses published by AOL.com.

  • Hull City are playing Premier League football this season.
  • Head coach Sergej Jakirovic is preparing his squad during an extended international break.
  • Fans were asked to rate the start to the season and identify priorities for the break.
  • Supporters referenced fixtures against Newcastle and Aston Villa.
  • Summer signings Mohamed-Ali Cho and Robinio Vaz were named by one fan.
  • Owner Acun Ilıcalı and the head coach were praised by supporters.

What was said

"It is too early to speculate. The supporters should not expect too much, too soon. Let's just see what happens in the next few months."

— Chris

"Hull City are back on the map! We've only had half a dozen or so seasons in the top tier in our 122-year history, so fans are determined to enjoy every minute. The club and east Yorkshire hinterland are still buoyant and the fans buzzing with a feel-good factor. We have some Premier League-class players, plus in the summer window we have invested sensibly in some quality youth, with half an eye on resale value. The owner and head coach are superb. What you see is what you get. The amazing characters and their talk of Hull City and the fans being 'one big family' is no myth."

— Peter

"A great start and we were unlucky not to take a point against Newcastle. I love the manager's loyalty to the players who took us from the Championship. We now need to start thinking about starting some of the signings like Mohamed-Ali Cho and Robinio Vaz. Switching it around with different types of players will stop other teams sussing us out."

— Eddie

"A very good start, but ideally we should have beaten Aston Villa and nicked a point at Newcastle. We are not dominating games and we don't have enough possession."

— Ian

Where the season stands after the opening weeks

Supporters were asked to rate Hull City's start to the Premier League season and tell Sergej Jakirovic what to focus on during the extended international break. The responses, published by AOL.com, reveal a fanbase enjoying top-flight football but with clear ideas about how the team can improve.

Peter captured the mood by declaring Hull City "back on the map", noting the club have had only half a dozen or so seasons in the top tier in their 122-year history. He praised the owner and head coach as "superb" and highlighted sensible summer investment in quality youth, with half an eye on resale value.

Eddie described the start as "great" and felt Hull City were unlucky not to take a point against Newcastle. He also praised the manager's loyalty to the players who took the club from the Championship, while calling for signings like Mohamed-Ali Cho and Robinio Vaz to be introduced to keep opponents guessing.

Ian offered a more measured view, saying it was a "very good start" but arguing Hull City should have beaten Aston Villa and nicked a point at Newcastle. He pointed to a lack of dominance and possession as areas to address.

Talking points

  • Peter says Hull City are "back on the map" and the feel-good factor around east Yorkshire is strong.
  • Eddie wants Mohamed-Ali Cho and Robinio Vaz to start, arguing different player types will stop teams sussing Hull City out.
  • Ian believes Hull City should have beaten Aston Villa and taken a point at Newcastle, citing a lack of possession and dominance.

What happens next

Hull City return from the extended international break with Sergej Jakirovic tasked with building on the start that has left fans optimistic. The coming months will show whether the head coach introduces summer signings such as Mohamed-Ali Cho and Robinio Vaz more regularly, and whether the team can address the possession concerns raised by supporters.

Frequently asked questions

How have Hull City started the Premier League season?

Fans responding to AOL.com described it as a "great start" and a "very good start", though some felt results against Aston Villa and Newcastle could have been better.

Who is Hull City's head coach?

Sergej Jakirovic is the head coach, and supporters were asked what he should focus on during the extended international break.

Which Hull City signings are fans talking about?

Mohamed-Ali Cho and Robinio Vaz were named by supporter Eddie as players who should be given starting opportunities.

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