Hull City's Eldin Jakupovic keen to prove he can be number one
ELDIN Jakupovic has promised new arrival Ben Amos that he faces fierce competition in the battle to emerge as Hull City's number one goalkeeper this season.
Amos is due to complete his season-long loan move to the KC Stadium this week after fulfilling his commitments to feature in Manchester United's pre-season tour of South Africa.
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Hull City goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic
The 23-year-old arrives in East Yorkshire keen to gain some valuable first-team experience with the Tigers, but Jakupovic has stressed he will not be content to assume the role of understudy.
"It is going to be difficult but I have not come here to sit on the bench, I have come here to play," said Jakupovic, who signed on a free transfer earlier this month.
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"Ben has come from Manchester United so he is a very good goalkeeper, but I will fight and give my best.
"We have time in pre-season and I will try to prove to the manager who I am and what I can do."
Jakupovic was afforded the first opportunities to impress when playing the full 90 minutes in friendlies against North Ferriby and Grimsby Town last week.
Both were competent performances, but Amos may get his first chance when the Tigers travel to face Rochdale this weekend.
City boss Steve Bruce has previously insisted he is uncertain who will be his preferred keeper and will only make a decision based on form during pre-season.
Keen to make up for lost time with City, Jakupovic has hopes for a big debut season after a frustrating spell in the wilderness followed his exit from Greek club Aris in January.
"Promotion to the Premier League is our goal," he said.
"Hull City are a big name that must play in the Premier League and not the Championship. I was always watching the games last year (following a trial period at the KC) hoping that they would go up.
"That didn't happen but with some improvements we can win promotion."
Jakupovic and Amos shared the goalkeeping duties as the Tigers beat Oldham 1-0 in a behind-closed-doors friendly at the club's Cottingham training ground yesterday.
The only goal of the game from new boy Sone Aluko as he marked his first game in City colours with a winner.
The Tigers will hope to be in a position to formally announce the capture of Aluko today after a minor hold-up in paperwork delayed the signing yesterday.
Comments
by GeoDriff
Wednesday, July 25 2012, 8:41PM
“But see my post above about the sale of Michael Turner - thats NOT a joke.”
by GeoDriff
Wednesday, July 25 2012, 8:20PM
“When I broke the news on here that Fagend would be signed, it was a JOKE.
Lighten up !
I was upset that I only got 13 red arrows. Jeezzzzzzz.”
by VoiceNreason
Wednesday, July 25 2012, 5:50PM
“Just for clarification purposes, Saturday 11th August 2012 is Hull Citys first competative game that means something and not the 18th as some fans think.
11/August = Rotherham Utd at home in the c o cup
18/August = Brighton & HA at home in the championship.
I am expecting no demanding 2 wins to get us going.
UTT”
by VoiceNreason
Wednesday, July 25 2012, 5:45PM
“Craig Fagan WILL NOT be signing for Hull City. He is here purely to get fit whilst he finds a club.
Welcome to Hull City Suno Aluko and may your tear apart all full backs you face this season.”
by adolfo
Wednesday, July 25 2012, 2:39PM
“Fagan showed his true colours when leaving for Derby as hull were heading down, then leaving derby as they headed down ,however he could only join Hull as they at the time were the only club that showed an interest, bradford had no enquires either!”
by Salwa_Tiger
Wednesday, July 25 2012, 12:07PM
“Sometimes a club needs just one player to create a spark which lights up the season, after seeing this lad Aluko on youtube he could be just that spark, great signing SB lets see some more, am I greedy or what lol
UTT”
by HCAFCscarb
Wednesday, July 25 2012, 11:56AM
“Hey Gareth ..
I'm sure IF we have problems in any position in the coming season the Allams will make cash available to fix it and Steve Bruce won't sit back and do a Nicky Barmby.
Also this time when January comes around we won't sit back
And do nothing IF we lack anything.
The Allams WANT success , Steve Bruces Wants success,
Then fans do.
We just need the players to crave the same thing.”
by rob37n
Wednesday, July 25 2012, 11:38AM
“This young lad certainly has the right attitude to playing for City, he seems ambitious, genuine, and I hope he has a fantastic season for the club! Good luck to the lad!”
by captjohn
Wednesday, July 25 2012, 11:31AM
“In the pre season of our 07/08 promotion season we lost 3-2 to Winterton.
Pre season is just a warm up.”
by GarethC2010
Wednesday, July 25 2012, 11:27AM
“What's all the hype about Fagan. There is no way on earth we should be considering signing him at the club. We have moved since then. Come on Brucey don't even think about it.
As for Jakupovic... he worries me a little. Only seen two friendlies so far but he is a flapper and does not command his area at all. let's hope Amos is a better keeper otherwise we may have problems.
UTT”