"Word spreads" - Liam Rosenior makes Hull City transfer claim | OneFootball

This summer could be a pivotal one for Hull City, regardless of the club's divisional status.

Since Acun Ilicali's takeover of the club back in January 2022, the landscape of the club has changed drastically, and therefore had a profound impact on attracting players to join the project in East Yorkshire.

Liam Rosenior's man-management of young players has also seen the 39-year-old receive immense praise since taking over the reins from Shota Arveladze back in November 2022, seeing it become a key facet of his philosophy, particularly this season.

Liam Rosenior makes honest admission on Hull City's loan stars

Whilst not all of his young squad are currently at the MKM Stadium on a temporary basis, those that are have more than played their part in a season which Rosenior hopes will continue until the Championship Play-Off Final on Sunday, May 26th.

The Tigers were able to make a series of shrewd acquisitions in the loan market last summer, including Tyler Morton and Liam Delap, and although he flattered to deceive in Black and Amber, City also held off strong competition for current Bristol City loanee, Scott Twine.

Then came the key addition of Fabio Carvalho - also from Liverpool - in early January, with the Portuguese playmaker registering 11 goal contributions in just 19 appearances for the club.

The City boss has since placed on record the most important factors as to how a plethora of future stars chose Hull City over any other suitors.

"You're trying to build something in the long term here where we gain a reputation with young players, with senior players, that they want to come here and play their football and we've beaten other clubs (to those players)," he told Hull Live.

"I know it surprised a lot of people in the summer when we beat a lot of clubs to some outstanding young players, but word spreads really quickly and it's really important for me as the manager, I always say this to players, that trust is the most important thing to me.

"Being honest and being open and working in a positive environment, allows you to do that. We want to make the play-offs, but if we don't, I think it's been another very, very good season for this football club and it gives us a platform to kick on over the next few years," Rosenior added.

Liam Delap scenario showcases current Hull City culture

There's no disputing that whilst there is quality all over the current Hull squad, the togetherness and culture instilled has been the key factor in this drive towards the top six, particularly in the latter stages of the campaign.

One scenario which showcases this more than most involves Delap, who has come back to play a pivotal role after a three-month absence.

The England U21 international recently stated"I think I've got to show a great appreciation for everyone here, and I love it here," after the club opted to keep him on their books for the remainder of the season despite sustaining a knee problem on New Year's Day, and those feelings have since been reciprocated by his head coach.

"I have to give credit to Acun and Tan for making that decision. We felt it was the right thing to do, not just because it was Liam Delap, but he was fully engrossed and embedded in being a Hull City player. He cares so much and he still does now; he sees himself as a Hull City player."

Since his return, Delap has made one start and three substitute cameos, but made some vital contributions in the last two games, winning a penalty in the 3-2 victory over Coventry City last Wednesday, before showing great centre-forward instinct to net the second of Hull's three equalisers in the thrilling draw with Ipswich Town on Saturday afternoon.

A potential transfer window advantage for Hull City

With the summer transfer window not far away now, the achievements of Hull's young talents - homegrown and on loan - could give them a major boost in any potential transfer dealings.

Not only is Rosenior's style of play an ideal one for young talents to hone their craft, but the culture that has been created at the MKM Stadium and Millhouse Woods Lane is the perfect environment for them to flourish at a club which now has a vibrancy and expectancy in the second tier once again.

In fact, this was another key point referenced by Rosenior after Saturday's compelling contest.

"We don't have the best training ground or the facilities, we don't have golf courses on our training ground or saunas, spas or swimming pools, but we've got good people. We've got people who care about each other and who try and maximise what they do every day. That's the type of club that I certainly want to be a part of and those players have wanted to be a part of."

It remains to be seen whether the current crop of loanees will return to the club for a second stint, but even if they don't, their exploits have definitely given Hull a potential headstart on their rivals in the summer.