--- source: thedugout.football generated: 2026-06-10T04:45:40.097Z last_updated: 2026-06-07T11:00:55+00:00 data_provider: API-Football canonical: https://thedugout.football/clubs/hull-city/news/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaHVsbGRhaWx5bWFpbC5jby51ay9zcG9ydC9mb290YmFsbC9mb290YmFsbC1uZXdzL2h1bGwtY2l0eXMtMTMtcHJlbWllci1sZWFndWUtMTEwMDAwMDk --- # Jakirovic goes viral, FC 27, away tickets and 13 Premier League pros for City - **Source:** - **Published:** 7 Jun - **Club:** Hull City - **Original URL:** https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/hull-citys-13-premier-league-11000009 Hull City are back in the Premier League after their historic Wembley victory over Middlesbrough, and anticipation is building ahead of the new season, which gets underway in mid-August. To whet the appetite, City fans won't have to wait too long for the fixture list to be released, though given the amount of clubs playing in Europe, there will be a host of changes as the campaign wears on. For now, there's lots to be excited about as Sergej Jakirovic and his players embark on a special season back in the big-time after one of the most remarkable seasons in the club's history. For a bit of fun, we thought we'd put together a list of the pros and cons of being in the Premier League, compared with the cut and thrust of the Championship... Jakirovic's one-liners The gaffer has been a real hoot this season. During the play-offs, the rest of the country was treated to what those of us in East Yorkshire have enjoyed all season, and that's Sergej Jakirovic's splendid humour and refreshing honesty. Jakirovic will surely become the national media darling over the next few months, and we're here for it! In a world where some managers are as dull as dishwater, deliver PR guff at every opportunity or try to be obstructive and difficult, the Croatian gives you an opinion, or an answer. He's refreshingly normal. Ringing of the Premier League bell If you've ever been into reception at the MKM Stadium, you may well know about the Premier League bell that exists, well, that can now be officially rung again, just like it was all those years ago when the Tigers embarked on their inaugural top-flight campaign. £30 away tickets One of the big positives about being in the Premier League is the fact that away tickets are capped at £30 and will be again this season, which is great news for the travelling Tigers. No matter whether fans are going to Old Trafford, Anfield or a first trip to the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, nobody will pay more than £30. That's particularly good news given some of the ridiculous prices fans have paid previously in the Championship at the likes of QPR, Sheffield United, Bristol City and even Coventry City. Back on Match of the Day The classic football highlights show might have changed over the years, but Tigers fans will get to see their side back on Match of the Day from the start of the new season. Here's hoping City don't feature last on too many occasions. A Championship campaign is relentless. Forty-six games crammed in with many three-game weeks makes it tough on the players, but also supporters, too, who have to take extra time off work and find the money to pay for all those trips around the country. City's Premier League campaign has eight fewer games, and therefore, a lot fewer midweek fixtures, which naturally puts a strain on everybody. For much of the season, City will be playing Saturday-to-Saturday, which gives them plenty of recovery time in between each game, especially important given almost half of their opponents will be operating in Europe, too. All the pomp and ceremony The build-up to Premier League games is an attraction in itself, with the walk-outs and anthem in front of the branded boardings that will have the City logo emblazoned across it. That may only be a small thing, but it's a nice added extra. Getting past Round One of the Carabao Cup We all know the struggles City have had in the League Cup over the past few years. They've gone out at the first hurdle in each of the last five seasons. In their last PL campaign, City got to the semi-final, and now that they're back in the top-flight, they'll enter at the second round stage. Without even playing, they're guaranteed to go further than they have since reaching round three in 2020/21. Greater exposure Being in the world's biggest league will see City attract an awful lot more worldwide coverage, especially in the media. Whether that be from Neville and Carragher or elsewhere, the Tigers can look forward to much more focus being on them, which can only be a good thing in raising the profile of the club and city. For Sergej Jakirovic, this will be a hugely positive addition. Perhaps not for many fans who are dead against the use of Video Assistant Referees. If nothing else, it creates a huge talking point across Premier League weekends and plenty of ammunition on Ref Watch. City's food is some of the best in the country, and now the club's terrific work will get greater exposure. Their chicken gyros, tandoori chicken, and Katsu are now worthy of being called Premier League. Mixing it with the best The Championship's an amazing league, arguably the most compelling in the world, but City can now look forward to playing at some of the best and most iconic stadiums in world football. Equally, the punters at the MKM Stadium will get to see some of the best players in East Yorkshire. For the next generation of football fans, the youngsters, that's magic. And what's more? City's pricing structure, which was released before the end of the campaign, makes watching Premier League football superb value. FIFA might be no more, but City will be back in the top flight on the next edition of FC 27 and Football Manager, which, for those who care, will be an added bonus. If you're into your football cards, which many youngsters are, then seeing City in those packets will capture the imagination. Top-flight improvements As part of the PL rules, a host of improvements will be made to the training ground, MKM Stadium. Some of those may not have a direct impact on a supporter's experience, but some will. The MKM Stadium has looked like a tired, 20-year-old arena and one in need of investment, which it will now get. JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Latest Hull City news and analysis on our Hull Live FB page Goodbye 3pm kick-offs There are nine clubs playing in Europe next season, with a host of those playing in the Europa and Conference Leagues on Thursday nights, which means their Saturday games will be moved to Sunday. City will have very few matches at the traditional Saturday 3pm slot this season, which is a shame. In some ways, last season was good preparation with lots of 12:30pm kick-offs and games moved to Friday/Sunday. Expect more of the same, but there's a chance City will have as many, if not more, games on Sundays next season than they will on a Saturday. While Sergej Jakirovic may be a fan of VAR, there are plenty who would disagree with his standpoint. We've seen this season in the top flight how contentious and frustrating the implementation of it has been, so expect more again. World-class competition The Premier League is hard, and it's a reality that City probably won't win as many games as they did in the Championship. It's highly likely that, as a newly-promoted club, there will be more defeats than victories, but that shouldn't diminish how important the fans will be. On their previous trips to the promised land, the Tigers' fans have been fantastic, and Jakirovic will need that level of backing again, especially at the MKM Stadium, in making that a tough, daunting environment for visiting teams. Here at Hull Live, we are dedicated to bringing you the best Hull City coverage and analysis. Make sure you don't miss out on the latest City news by joining our free WhatsApp group.