‘He’s dominant’ Hull City vice-chairman opens up on sensational ace talks and manager search to be concluded
EXCLUSIVE: City are hopeful of clinching a deal for the German boss
Hull City vice-chairman Tan Kesler says Tim Walter is motivated to take on the challenge of managing at the MKM Stadium, should he become the new Tigers boss.
Negotiations are continuing between the former Bayern Munich academy boss and the Tigers’ hierarchy with a view to him taking over from Liam Rosenior who left his post after 18 months in charge on Tuesday, and while a deal is not yet complete, City are hopeful of concluding a deal over the next few days.
Walter’s most recent job came in his native Germany with former European Champions Hamburg with him leaving the Volksparkstadion in February, having developed a reputation for an aggressive style of play.
City have been approached by a wide range of managers from across the globe with more than fifty registering their interest and while the Tigers are in discussions with Walter, there are others on the shortlist, though Hull Live understands Coventry City boss Mark Robins is not one of those, contrary to reports on Thursday. Kesler says the standard of application shows the esteem at which the club are held.
“Extremely pleased, from where we took over the club in terms of player recruitment, coach recruitment and personnel recruitment, it was difficult,” he told Hull Live about the standard of interest. “Now, we’re overwhelmed by CVs, phone calls, agents and advisors for the coaches. I’m very pleased with where we are as a club, our identity and our brand. I praise the chairman for where he’s taken the club, the level within the Engish football industry and the international, global industry. What we’re seeing is impressive.”
Discussions with Walter are ongoing, Kesler says, and he believes if the pair can get the deal over the line, the 49-year-old will bring an exciting, aggressive brand of football to the MKM Stadium.
“We always say that we are looking for unique coaches with unpredictability, being able to take risks and create our own culture and identity,” the vice-chairman continued. “Tim is one of the names that is on the list of strong candidates. and he is a strong candidate. He represented that (unpredictability and taking risks). During his time with Hamburg, he changed the identity of how they played. He brought the fans back to the stadium and improved the attendance just by the way he played.
“He’s dominant, he fits into the way we play but it’s more edgy and fits more on the offensive end of it from where we (have) played. It’s improvement and progress for us. He’s a great personality, he’s a leader. He has experience, not in the Championship, but in the Bundesliga and 2.Bundesliga (the German second division) and he comes from a Bayern (Munich) background. He’s a good candidate.
