{
  "id": 6113323,
  "title": "'I didn't have reason to doubt myself' - Slater ready to 'concentrate on football'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/i-didnt-have-reason-to-doubt-myself-slater-ready-to-concentrate-on",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T07:14:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/didnt-reason-doubt-myself-slater-071427493.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Regan Slater expressed his gratitude to Hull City's owner and chairman, Acun Ilicali, for honoring his new contract. The 26-year-old midfielder, who has been a consistent presence in every Tigers fixture this season, thanked Ilicali for sticking to his word. Slater confirmed that his new deal will keep him at the club until the summer of 2029.\n\nThe Sheffield United academy graduate has been delighted with his decision to stay and is now focused on contributing to the team's football success. In their opening three Premier League games, Hull City has earned seven points, and they have advanced to the third round of the Carabao Cup, where they face Sunderland on Tuesday.\n\nSlater attributes their good start to the basics they execute well in every game. He emphasized the importance of working together as a team, stating that if they don't do that, they won't achieve positive results. Slater also mentioned that he and his teammates are comfortable with not having the ball, as they never panic. He praised the three-back system and noted that the players who have come on as substitutes have been outstanding, putting in significant effort. Slater reiterated that he has no reason to doubt himself and feels that he has started the season well, along with his teammates.",
  "summary": "After Hull City's 0-0 draw against Aston Villa, Regan Slater thanked the club's owner and chairman Acun Ilicali for sticking to his word and ensuring he was offered a new contract. Slater's new deal commits him to the club until the summer of 2029.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}