Hull City boss Phil Brown refused to gloat as he passed Derby County on the way into the Premiership on Saturday.
"At the time I played a bit of golf, went racing, tried to relax and then concentrated on a plan to get back in the game.
"Eventually I got the phone call that mattered. I realise what is at stake, I realise that my opportunity is here and now and I'm ready for it.
"I may have put my head on the block by getting into the Premier League, but I prefer it that way. It is about brave decisions, brave men and brave people around that man. Hopefully we will have all that next season."