Hull City boss Steve Bruce has labeled the Tigers' relegation from the Premier League as an 'awful' moment.

The Humberside outfit couldn't find a way through Manchester United's defence in the must-win game at the KC Stadium on Sunday, which left them relegated as the game ended goalless.

"We're hurt to the bone," Bruce said.

"Cuts are inevitable because we haven't got the finances we have in the big league.

"There's a lot of talking and soul-searching to be done in the next few weeks. It's all bitter and sad at the moment.

"It's one of those awful, awful moments.

"We all enjoy the high times. In the low times you take a kicking, and it's fair to say I'm taking a kicking."