Hull City’s pre-season trip kicks off with a bang
Hull City’s pre-season campaign is about to get under way-and Jack Butland is already grinning at the prospect. The Tigers will jet off on July 20 for a two-week camp that includes nine days in Slovenia before wrapping up in Istanbul on August 2. Butland, the club’s only signing since last season’s promotion, reckons the bonding and fitness work ahead could set the tone for another push toward the Premier League.
Why the pre-season trip matters for Hull City
Pre-season trips aren’t just about running laps. They’re about turning a group of players into a unit, and Butland knows it. Last summer’s camp in Turkey helped fuel Hull City’s dramatic promotion charge, and the stopper insists this year’s trip must deliver the same energy. “Pre-season trips sometimes you get seen as a bit of a chore,” he told Hull Live. “But for a group of lads to go away and have a laugh together and work hard-there’s not many better things to do.”
The squad’s first taste of Istanbul will be chaotic by design. New arrivals will hear the stories before they live them, and Butland-who played Fenerbahce in the Europa League with Rangers-already has his own tales from the city. “I’ve heard a few stories so far of the goings on,” he joked. “I’m sure we’ll have a laugh.”
What’s next for Hull City in pre-season
While the Tigers train abroad, Olympiacos goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis is expected to arrive as competition for Butland and Dillon Phillips. The stopper played it cool when asked about the Greek international. “I haven’t actually heard much about it,” he said. “We’ll have a good group, and the most important thing is that we perform well for the club.”
City’s schedule will tighten as August nears, with the Premier League opener looming. The squad’s fitness base and squad spirit built in Slovenia and Istanbul will be tested early. Butland’s excitement suggests the Tigers are treating this trip as more than just a warm-up-it’s a chance to sharpen edges before the real battles begin.
Hull City’s pre-season in numbers
Hull City’s pre-season trip runs July 20 to August 2. The squad spends nine days in Slovenia before finishing in Istanbul. Jack Butland is the club’s only signing since last season’s promotion. Konstantinos Tzolakis is expected to join as competition for goalkeepers.
