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Daily Mail
23-05-2025
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- Daily Mail
Forgotten Liverpool star emerges shock favourite to become new manager of Championship club
Hull City are reportedly eyeing a former Liverpool star as their next manager following the shock dismissal of Ruben Selles. The Spaniard guided the Tigers to safety on the final day of the Championship season but was nonetheless given the boot after only six months in charge. The 41-year-old became the third head coach sacked by Hull owner Acun Ilicali in the last 12 months, with his exit beginning the search for the club's fifth permanent boss since the Turkish media mogul took control in early 2022. According to The Sun, former Reds and Manchester City winger Albert Riera has emerged as a leading candidate to become their next manager. The Spaniard, who spent two seasons at Anfield under Rafael Benitez, is currently in charge of Slovenian top-flight side NK Celje, who currently sit fourth heading into the final round of the term. The report claims that Riera is keen on managing in England following spells in charge of fellow Slovenian outfit Olimpija Ljubljana and fallen French giants Bordeaux. Riera was appointed Bordeaux manager in October 2023, returning to the French outfit after making 66 appearances for Les Girondis in the fledgling years of his professional career between 2003 and 2005. In later years, he would move to Liverpool, where he would make 56 appearances in all competitions under Rafa Benitez, before moving on to play for Olympiacos, Watford and several other sides. The Spain international was suspended by Benitez in 2010 after he had openly criticised the Reds boss and called Liverpool, per The Guardian, a 'sinking ship'. Riera went on to hang up his boots in 2016, before stepping into management. Earlier this month, Selles' removal came as a shock to many Hull fans who had just seen their side avoid relegation to the third tier. Hull went into the final day of the season in the bottom three and a 1-1 draw at Portsmouth was enough to save them, while Selles won nine of his 27 league games in charge. Speaking after that result, Selles had admitted that the season had been a 'really difficult one'. Selles had signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with the Tigers when he quit as Reading's head coach to replace Tim Walter. Walter had been appointed as successor to Liam Rosenior, who was sacked in May 2024 after guiding Hull to a seventh-placed finish, missing out on the play-offs by three points. In addition to Riera, former QPR and Rangers boss Michael Beale is also reportedly on the shortlist of candidates to takeover. According to The Sun, he has been interviewed for the post. Furthermore, it has been claimed that former Newcastle midfielder Emre Belozoglu is another name on the shortlist.
BBC News
23-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Gossip: Another Spaniard set to take helm of Hull?
Spanish former Liverpool winger Albert Riera, 43, is a leading contender to become the next Hull City manager. (Talksport, external)Want more transfer news? Take a look at Friday's gossip column here.
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Forgotten former Liverpool winger leading contender to become next Hull City manager after stint in SLOVENIA
He famously fell out with Liverpool gaffer Benitez AL IN Forgotten former Liverpool winger leading contender to become next Hull City manager after stint in SLOVENIA Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FORMER Liverpool star Albert Riera is a leading contender to become the next Hull City boss. Riera is currently manager of NK Celje, who are fourth in Slovenia's top flight going into the final day. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Albert Riera is a leading contender to become the next Hull City manager Credit: Getty The ex-Anfield winger has worked wonders in his second stint as the club's boss but is thought to be keen on managing in England. And Hull are on the lookout for a new man in charge after they sacked Ruben Selles at the end of the season. Selles had steered Hull to Championship safety on the final day but it was not enough to save his job. The Spaniard was the third manager to be dismissed by Hull owner Acun Ilicali in the last year along with Liam Rosenior and Tim Walter. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS SOLD TRAFFORD Man Utd put every star up for sale as cup loss leaves 'em in financial ruin Former Sunderland and Rangers boss Michael Beale has been interviewed by Hull for the vacancy. While ex-Newcastle midfielder Emre Belozoglu joins Riera on the club's four-man shortlist. Riera steered NK Celje to a huge quarter-final berth in the Europa Conference League despite finishing 21st out of 36 teams in the league phase. After beating Cypriot side APOEL in the knockout play-off, Celje beat Swiss side Lugano via penalties in the last 16. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS But the club crashed out in the final eight after losing 4-3 on aggregate to Serie A side Fiorentina. A wideman in his playing days, Riera first moved to England in 2006 when Manchester City loaned him in from Espanyol. Former Premier League club closing in on return to EFL despite finishing 23 POINTS behind play-off opponents In 2008 he joined Liverpool and spent two years at Anfield, scoring five goals and providing nine assists in 56 appearances. However, his time at the club was cut short after he was suspended by then-manager Rafa Benitez. The Spaniard made comments to the Spanish press regarding his first team opportunities and was subsequently exiled and transfer listed. Riera also played for Olympiacos, Galatasaray, Watford, Udinese, Zavrc and Koper. Since hanging up his boots, Riera has managed alongside Slovenian club NK Olimpija Ljubljana as well as French side Bordeaux. Riera began his managerial career with Olimpija in July 2022 and went on to win the league title in his first season.
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Forgotten former Liverpool winger leading contender to become next Hull City manager after stint in SLOVENIA
FORMER Liverpool star Albert Riera is a leading contender to become the next Hull City boss. Riera is currently manager of NK Celje, who are fourth in 2 Albert Riera is a leading contender to become the next Hull City manager Credit: Getty The ex-Anfield winger has worked wonders in his second stint as the club's boss but is thought to be keen on managing in England . And Hull are on the lookout for a new man in charge after they at the end of the season. Selles had steered Hull to Championship safety on the final day but it was not enough to save his job. The Spaniard was the third manager to be dismissed by Hull owner Acun Ilicali in the last year along with READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS Former Sunderland and Hull for the vacancy. W hile ex-Newcastle midfielder Emre Belozoglu joins Riera on the club's four-man shortlist. Riera steered NK Celje to a huge quarter-final berth in the Europa Conference League despite finishing 21st out of 36 teams in the league phase. After beating Cypriot side APOEL in the knockout play-off, Celje beat Swiss side Lugano via penalties in the last 16. Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS But the club crashed out in the final eight after losing 4-3 on aggregate to Serie A side A wideman in his playing days, Riera first moved to Espanyol . Former Premier League club closing in on return to EFL despite finishing 23 POINTS behind play-off opponents In 2008 he joined However, his time at the club was cut short after he was suspended by then-manager Rafa Benitez. The Spaniard made comments to the Spanish press regarding his first team opportunities and was subsequently exiled and transfer listed. Riera also played for Olympiacos, Since hanging up his boots , Riera has managed alongside Slovenian club NK Olimpija Ljubljana as well as French side Riera began his managerial career with Olimpija in July 2022 and went on to win the league title in his first season. 2 Riera spent two seasons at Liverpool Credit: Reuters
The Sun
23-05-2025
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- The Sun
Forgotten former Liverpool winger leading contender to become next Hull City manager after stint in SLOVENIA
FORMER Liverpool star Albert Riera is a leading contender to become the next Hull City boss. Riera is currently manager of NK Celje, who are fourth in Slovenia 's top flight going into the final day. 1 The ex-Anfield winger has worked wonders in his second stint as the club's boss but is thought to be keen on managing in England. And Hull are on the lookout for a new man in charge after they sacked Ruben Selles at the end of the season. Selles had steered Hull to Championship safety on the final day but it was not enough to save his job. The Spaniard was the third manager to be dismissed by Hull owner Acun Ilicali in the last year along with Liam Rosenior and Tim Walter. Former Sunderland and Rangers boss Michael Beale has been interviewed by Hull for the vacancy. While ex-Newcastle midfielder Emre Belozoglu joins Riera on the club's four-man shortlist. Riera steered NK Celje to a huge quarter-final berth in the Europa Conference League despite finishing 21st out of 36 teams in the league phase. After beating Cypriot side APOEL in the knockout play-off, Celje beat Swiss side Lugano via penalties in the last 16. But the club crashed out in the final eight after losing 4-3 on aggregate to Serie A side Fiorentina. A wideman in his playing days, Riera first moved to England in 2006 when Manchester City loaned him in from Espanyol. Former Premier League club closing in on return to EFL despite finishing 23 POINTS behind play-off opponents In 2008 he joined Liverpool and spent two years at Anfield, scoring five goals and providing nine assists in 56 appearances. However, his time at the club was cut short after he was suspended by then-manager Rafa Benitez. The Spaniard made comments to the Spanish press regarding his first team opportunities and was subsequently exiled and transfer listed. Riera also played for Olympiacos, Galatasaray, Watford, Udinese, Zavrc and Koper. Since hanging up his boots, Riera has managed alongside Slovenian club NK Olimpija Ljubljana as well as French side Bordeaux. Riera began his managerial career with Olimpija in July 2022 and went on to win the league title in his first season.
