There was jubilation throughout East Yorkshire this afternoon, as Hull City, the Premier League newboys, put in a brilliant performance to lose 1-0 to champions Manchester United and, in so doing, secured their top flight survival at the expense of Newcastle United.
The Tigers put in a barnstorming show for their fans at the KC Stadium, and never looked like going down, despite never looking like winning, drawing, or even scoring a single goal.
Sir Alex Ferguson's men scored through a little lad - er, Gibson or summat - early on, and grimly clung on for dear life to secure another lucky three points.
The main reason the Tigers will grace the Premier League with their presence next year though, is the total ineptitude of former big club, Newcastle United. The 'Biggest Team in the Northeast' have only managed 1 win in their last 13 games, and that against their neighbours, Middlebrough, who also bit the dust today, after a defeat at West Ham.
Hull fans were ecstatic after the final whistle, and stayed behind to celebrate. One supporter, Maud Grimsdyke, 83, said:
"The great art thee? Piss off now. Am off 'ome f' mi tea!"
