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Hull boss Jakirovic reacts after securing play-off place

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Hull boss Jakirovic reacts after securing play-off place Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic praised his sides mentality after his side secured the final play-off place in the Championship . After both Wrexham and Derby failed to win, Hull’s 2-1 victory over Norwich inspired by two goals from Oli Mcburnie was enough for them to secure sixth place. Their manager was full of praise for his side after the win speaking to BBC Sport.

“It’s a great feeling, especially after 90 or 96 minutes,” he said. “We saw Wrexham didn’t beat Middlesbrough and it was enough to win 2-1. “It is emotional for us because we have achieved something our chairman has dreamt about.

For the lads as well, I’m very proud of them because they have shown a great mentality. “In my life I’ve been out of the comfort zone, I don’t like being in the comfort zone. You have to chase your dreams, your ambitions when you want to be successful.

“It was not easy to play this game as we needed a win and for example, after 10 or 15 minutes we were eighth in the table. “But OK, this is football, everything is possible and we gave everything to win this game. Mission complete.