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Portsmouth 1-1 Hull City: Ruben Selles is so thrilled by Tiger feat

Delighted Hull City boss Ruben Selles was determined to enjoy the moment after seeing his side narrowly cling onto their Championship status with a draw at Portsmouth.

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The LeaguePaper Team
4 May 2025

CRUCIAL: Hull City midfielder Matt Crooks celebrates his goal PICTURES: PSI/Jason Brown

By Alex Crook

PORTSMOUTH 1

Saydee 55
HULL CITY 1

Crooks 18
Delighted Hull City boss Ruben Selles was determined to enjoy the moment after seeing his side narrowly cling onto their Championship status with a draw at Portsmouth.
The Tigers stayed up ahead of Luton Town on goal difference to avoid dropping into the third tier for the first time in four years.
It was a far cry from the last day of last season when Hull only narrowly missed out on a play-off place, leading to the dismissal of boss Liam Rosenior, which started their decline.
Matt Crooks’ 18th-minute opener looked to have set Hu...

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