Hull owner criticizes pundits for mocking team's survival chances

Hull City owner Acun Ilicali has responded to comments by pundits Joe Cole and Carlton Cole, who expressed skepticism about the team's chances of remaining in the Premier League. Cole remarked on a podcast that he would be 'stunned if they stayed up', referring to Hull's promotion achieved with a last-minute win in the Championship play-off final. Ilicali took to social media to express his disappointment over the criticism, stating that the club enjoys being underestimated. Hull manager Sergej Jakirovic echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the motivation to prove skeptics wrong. The club prepares to face Manchester United in their opening fixture of the Premier League on Saturday.

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