‘Our first choice’: City appoint Tim Walter as new head coach

COMING SOON: Tim Walter

By Simon Bristow, Co-Editor

Hull City have appointed Tim Walter as the club’s new head coach.

The 48-year-old German has signed a three-year deal and succeeds Liam Rosenior, who was sacked on May 7 after the Tigers’ seventh-placed finish in last season’s Championship.

Walter officially take over at the MKM Stadium on July 1, subject to obtaining a visa.

An innovative coach with what City describe as a “high-octane, possession-orientated style of play”, Walter has managed almost 200 matches in his homeland and boasts a win ratio of 50.25 per cent, averaging nearly two goals per game.

Tigers chairman Acun Ilıcalı said: “Tim was always our first choice. We had many strong applicants and wanted to be thorough in our recruitment process, but it quickly became clear that Tim was the outstanding candidate.

“Our discussions were detailed and productive in planning for this season and I am encouraged about how we can work together to the benefit of our club.

“I believe in Tim’s philosophy and in doing so, I am hopeful that over the forthcoming season he can continue our positive progress and upward trajectory. I wish him the very best of luck!”

The former Bayern Munich youth and reserve team coach guided Hamburg to successive third-place finishes in Bundesliga 2, with Die Rothosen scoring 202 goals during his two-and-a-half-year tenure.

He previously managed Holstein Kiel and Stuttgart in Germany’s second tier and spent a decade with Karlsruher’s academy, earning a reputation throughout his career for his attacking philosophy.

The make-up of Walter’s backroom staff will be confirmed in due course, the club said.