Memorable moments from City's season

WE LOOK BACK ON THE 2024-25 CAMPAIGN

- By BARRY COOPER

It might have gone down to the final minutes of the season, but Hull City finally secured their Championship after what at times felt like a 46-game slow and painful death.

Their 1-1 draw at Portsmouth on Saturday was just enough to ensure they will begin life in the second tier when Championship football returns for business in early August, while Luton Town suffer the humiliation of a second straight relegation.

As is now customary with City, there's rarely been a quiet moment throughout a season that has tested the patience of even the most laid-back Tigers supporter.

And here, after watching all 48 league and cup games from press boxes up and down the country, City reporter Barry Cooper reflects on the campaign that was.....

Moment to remember

It’s hard to look past Charlie Hughes’ stunning header in the 94th minute at Hillsborough on April 5.

A wholly forgettable Yorkshire derby looked to be heading for a bore draw until Lincoln stepped off the bench to curl in a free-kick which was met by the defender as he angled an unstoppable header across goal and in off the bar. That header, in front of 3,000 City fans behind the Leppings Lane goal was a sensational moment in the Spring sunshine, and not only did it give Tigers fans bragging rights against the Owls, but also it handed them a huge boost in their quest to survive.

It was genuinely one of those moments that make football so special.

It’s the reason we all love it so much.

We all live for those moments, and it goes some way to make up for the grim, boring, difficult moments that fans have to suffer.

Moment to remember #2

Charlie Hughes’ header in the Steel City is the purest footballing moment of the season, but it would be wrong not to include the final day celebrations.

Once referee John Busby gave three puffs on his whistle, the feeling of emotion came flooding out.