Hull City Council has praised the success of Hull City Football Club after they secured promotion back to the Championship.

Councillor Stephen Brady, Leader of Hull City Council, said: “After an extremely challenging period for our city, it is fantastic to be able to celebrate the success of Hull City Football Club with their promotion back to the Championship.

“This team has bounced back and secured an important promotion that should act as an inspiration to the people of the city. Their success reflects on this city and this will help to further promote Hull in the national arena.

“We can take pride in their achievement and the council will work to build on the success of Hull City as we continue to recover from the pandemic and improve the prospects, health and well-being of the people of this city.”