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TL;DR
Hull City is just two wins away from the Premier League, a scenario deemed unlikely at the season's start. Manager Sergej Jakirovic expresses pride in the team's achievements as they prepare for the Championship play-off semi-final against Millwall.
Key points
- Hull City is two wins away from the Premier League
- Manager Sergej Jakirovic calls the season 'amazing'
- Next match is against Millwall in the play-off semi-final
- A third win at The Den would secure a play-off final spot
- Season began with a transfer embargo
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Sergej Jakirovic says anyone who predicted Hull City would be two wins from the Premier League before the season started would have been "crazy" but says the Tigers are living the dream.
City head to Millwall for the second leg of their Championship play-off semi-final on Monday night seeking a third straight win at The Den, which would be enough to book a place in the play-off final on 23 May following Friday night's stalemate at the MKM Stadium.
Jakirovic told BBC Radio Humberside: "This is the dream, especially when we started with the [transfer] embargo and everything.
"It's been an amazing season for us. We are two games form the Premier League and we will do everything we can to get there.
"I'd say you were crazy if you offered me this at the start of the season, nobody would have bet on this scenario.
"I am very proud. You cannot take anything away from the players this season - but the job is not finished yet."
The 49-year-old revealed Hull will "be short" in some areas due to fatigue and the quick turnaround between legs, with Darko Gyabi a doubt to feature in south London.
"We gave everything [on Friday]. We could play better, in some situations make better decisions.
"We have shown some video clips of what we need to improve, where we need to handle some situations, especially when [Barry] Bannan comes.
"I hope we will fix these things and have an even better performance in terms of in possession."
He added: "We have some positions we are short - no injuries, there is fatigue. A lot of players have come back from injuries and now must give everything.
"We are trying to find the best of what we have right now. It's very important who might come on after 60 or 70 minutes as you might need them to play 120.
"We will 100% have some chances, we have to use them."
Q&A
What did Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic say about their season?
Jakirovic stated that anyone predicting Hull City would be two wins from the Premier League at the season's start would have been considered 'crazy'.
When is Hull City's next Championship play-off match?
Hull City will face Millwall in the second leg of their Championship play-off semi-final on Monday night.
What do Hull City need to achieve to reach the play-off final?
Hull City needs to secure a third consecutive win at The Den to book a place in the play-off final on May 23.
How has Hull City's season been described by their manager?
Jakirovic described the season as 'amazing', especially considering the challenges faced, including a transfer embargo.