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Player Profile: Joe Gelhardt – Hull City’s top talent is in the hunt for goals

When Sergej Jakirovic became Hull City manager in June, one of his first acts was to plead for the return of Joe Gelhardt.

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The LeaguePaper Team
15 March 2026

When Sergej Jakirovic became Hull City manager in June, one of his first acts was to plead for the return of Joe Gelhardt.

Stagnating at Leeds and desperate for minutes, the 23-year-old forward had joined the Tigers on loan last January and scored five times to inspire a late scramble to Championship safety.
“When I watched him in last season’s games, I begged Mr Chairman (Acun Ilicali) to bring him back here,” said the Bosnian.
“He just has a completely different profile to the players we have. He has the quality to play in a number of positions and is able to pass, to shoot and has speed....

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