Coach Sergej Jakirović played a key role in one of the greatest successes in the club’s recent history, leading the team to victory in the playoff final at Wembley.
The decision about the traveler to the English elite came only in the fifth minute of stoppage time. Hull’s hero became Oli McBurnie, who then scored the only goal of the game. It was a goal worth not only entry into the Premier League but also a financial injection estimated at as much as 230 million euros. The players and coaching staff celebrated the historic success with the fans by riding in an open bus.
The climax of the celebration took place in front of the City Hall, where the team with the winning trophy appeared on the balcony in front of thousands of fans. Coach Sergej Jakirović addressed the crowd, whose statement caused enthusiasm.
“When I came to the club, I had only one task – to stay in the Championship. I didn’t fulfill it. We are going to the Premier League,” Jakirović said and caused a euphoric reaction from the fans.
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Hull City’s story is considered one of the biggest sensations, and some compare it to Leicester’s winning the championship. Last season, the club secured survival in the second tier of the competition only thanks to a better goal difference, and before the start of the just ended season, they predicted a fight for survival. Despite the transfer ban, Jakirović’s team managed to reach the top tier of English football.
(Vijesti.ba)
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