Hull to take legal action if they lose play-off final
Hull City owner Acun Ilicali has announced plans to pursue legal action if his team loses the Championship play-off final against Middlesbrough. This comes after Middlesbrough was reinstated in the play-offs following Southampton's admission of spying on their training. Ilicali expressed his belief that the decision to allow Middlesbrough back into the competition was unjust and called for accountability.
- ▪Acun Ilicali stated that Hull City will take legal action if they lose the play-off final.
- ▪Middlesbrough was reinstated in the play-offs after Southampton was expelled for spying.
- ▪Ilicali described the decision to reinstate Middlesbrough as 'unbelievable' and called for justice.
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