Hull City have released a statement on Solba Thomas, who thankfully escaped injury after his car rolled over on his way to training.
The latest news comes after local residents witnessed police and a rescue truck arriving at the scene after pictures emerged of a £60,000 Land Rover Defender being involved in a road traffic accident.
A member of the club staff, understood to be head coach Sergey Yakirovitch, was reported to have been at the scene of the incident, which is understood to have occurred at Millhouse Wood Lane, near the training ground.
Hope all is well with Soba Thomas. 🤞🏼#HCAFC pic.twitter.com/WOO0IKREgz
– Hull City News ⚫️🟠 (@HullCityStats) September 11, 2026
Sorba Thomas overturned his car on the way to training. Looks like he’s going to be out tomorrow #hcafc pic.twitter.com/39FAP2Hsia
— Callum Steel (@CallumSteel18) September 11, 2026
The 27-year-old joined the Tigers from Stoke City for a transfer fee that could be as high as £10.5 million, but he was involved in an incident.
The club said in a statement on Friday (September 11): “Hull City are relieved to confirm that Soba Thomas was not injured in a road traffic incident near the club’s Cottingham training ground.
“The club is aware of the photos of Soba’s car circulating on social media and can reassure fans that he was not injured and emerged from the car unscathed.”
A spokesman for Humberside Police told the sun: “Officers and emergency services are currently at the scene following reports of a road traffic incident on Woods Lane, Millhouse, Cottingham.
“The road remains closed and motorists are advised to avoid the area so emergency services can operate effectively.”
Ahead of this weekend’s game, Hull City manager Sergei Jakirovic said: yorkshire post: “I don’t have any doubts about Soba because he played a role in the Champions League (Stoke City).
“He is a left winger and we can use him inside like a left (side) number 10. He understands football. His passing is very good and his end product is very good. Also, he has very good set-pieces.
“He’s sharp and quick. And, defensively, he’s very responsible. I think he’s a good fit for us. As always, I hope he can help us.”
Soba Thomas told the media: “Yeah, it’s a dream come true. You know, from the time I went from the scaffolding and all those crazy things to now my family can see me play in the best league in the world.
“You know, it’s an honor, it’s a privilege and I’m forever grateful to the club for making this dream come true. But for me, it just makes me hungrier.”
Social media users reacted as Hull City released a statement after Solba Thomas rolled over during training…
@aalfiewitworth: Great news, glad everyone involved is okay #hcafc
@tigerscribe_: I hope everyone is safe🙏🏻
@imoprescott: What great news. Probably seriously injured, glad he wasn’t
@PhysioPeck: Jesus. Thank God Soba is okay #hcafc
@MH_HCAFC: I hope he and everyone else involved are okay, that’s the only thing that matters. #hcafc
@Tigerfan11: How do you do that in a 30 mph zone?
@JaySkyBlueJay84: Hope this guy is okay…but how on earth did you do that on a trail? The maximum highway speed must be 20-30 mph
@TigersEye1904: Spent a good 5 minutes watching this and still confused how did this happen? Glad to hear Soba is okay. #hcafc
Helen Simpson:I’m glad he wasn’t hurt, that’s great 🙏Unfortunately I can’t say the same about my car as it was parked there and seemed to have been hit 😢
Richard Snowley:Hopefully no harm will be caused to any third party.
Mark Walmsley: Good news for him, luckily no passers-by were involved.
@_EkeminiUdofia:Thank God Soba Thomas is okay. I was worried when I saw the pictures of the car. No injuries at all. Rest, Sorbs 🧡🖤 Thank God Sorba Thomas is okay. That update gave me peace. No injuries at all. Take a rest sob 💛
@hcafcopinions: Obviously accidents happen, but a rollover is not a pretty thing, especially out there. #hcafc
@adam_schons2:How did Thomas do this? But luckily no one was injured in this incident #HCAFC
@gompstomp78: How the hell did he do that, it looks like a 20 mph speed zone.
@jordybudge: Oh my God, how on earth did this happen on a residential road.
@dannyrosamond: How on earth did he do this on such a narrow road?
@shockham23:Jesus Christ. Also located on Resi Street
@AspireInvesting: You can’t flip it at 20/30 mph
@Felstedboy: How did it get to the roof?
@Mattccfc33: It’s crazy how could it happen on a road like this, in what looks like District 20, thank god he’s fine, no injuries, no injuries 👍
