Hull chairman Paul Duffen claims he is only surprised by the speed of the Tigers success rather than the success itself.

reckoned with in English football". With the Tigers now sitting sixth in the Premier League after winning promotion, Duffen is well on track to achieving his aims but he admits he could not have expected it so soon.

Duffen said: "Success has come really quickly to us. Last season we were re-writing Hull City's history books and this season we are rewriting the Premier League history books, which is a wonderful thing.

"We are certainly not surprised by the success we have had because it was an objective, but the speed at which it has happened has been absolutely fantastic.

"The effect it has had on the city has been humbling and it is a privilege to be here at this point in time."