Championship

SERGEJ: WE NEED RESET

by
The LeaguePaper Team
8 February 2026

HULL head coach Sergej Jakirovic admits managing expectation – the Tigers are well placed in the top six – is proving a challenge.
He said: “No matter how this season goes, we should all be very proud with what we have achieved – very proud.
“If you had told me we would have had 54 points at this stage of the season, I would have signed for that straight away.
“ I know expectation is very high and maybe this is the problem. I’m always optimistic and positive and it is me who has to remove the pressure, but we must enjoy this moment.

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