Hull City owner aims public dig at John Lundstram after red card vs Sheffield United

Sheffield United secured an unlikely three points against Championship playoff chasing Hull City as they ran out 2-1 winners.

The Tigers looked in control of proceedings going into the quarter of the game as they were leading 1-0, but then in the 75th minute John Lundstrum received a red card, and then the visitors would have to deal with relentless pressure until the final whistle.

Unfortunately for Sergej Jakirovic’s side, they would not be able to cope, as in the final five minutes they would concede two goals, first a Gustavo Hamer penalty before Danny Ings scored the winner in the 88th minute.

Hull are sat in sixth in the Championship, and a win would have gone a long way in helping them secure a playoff spot by the end of the regular campaign.

It will have been frustrating that Lundstram received a red card, and this definitely had an impact on the result of the game on Saturday, and the player took to social media to apologise for being given his marching orders.

Lundstram wrote: “I never ever do this, but I am sorry to the Hull fans today; fine margins decide games, and I feel I cost us today. I apologise!

“The reception from the Blades fans hurt a lot today also: I don’t understand the hostility. I absolutely love the club, gave everything I had for the club and was part of maybe the best Sheffield United team in history.

“I left because I couldn’t turn down the opportunity to change mine and my families lives.

“I just wanted to apologise to the Hull fans and say I love Sheffield United, and it will always hold a special place in my heart!”

It is understandable why Lundstram would write such a statement to his social media if he felt personally responsible for the Hull defeat to Sheffield United and why he would like to understand why there was a hostile reception from the fans of the club he achieved promotion to the Premier League with in 2019.

However, the Hull owner took to his social media to respond to this statement and in doing so aimed a public dig at Lundstram.

After John Lundstram’s red card yesterday for Hull at Sheffield United, he put out an insta story.

Hull’s owner is not too impressed… pic.twitter.com/N1fzsuM2GC

— Sanny Rudravajhala (@Sanny_Rudra) April 12, 2026

Acun Ilicali said: “Dear Lunny,

“We are still feeling the pain of the three points stolen from us today. We believe that the most important thing today that we need to talk about is losing the three points by terrible referee decisions. On an afternoon filled with disappointment for us, as I read your statement, I would expect it to be more about the injustice on the pitch and less about the disappointment that you felt from the fans of your former club.

“We are a big family; we have one dream. We have a great team, strong coach and the best fans fully focused on reaching the playoffs. I hope you feel better in the future with the genuine love and support from our Hull City (with capital H) fans.”