IT'S A GREAT VICTORY FOR US

SERGEJ Jakirovic says his Hull City players deserved to enjoy their celebrations after bagging a huge 3-1 win at Millwall, as they headed off for their team Christmas party.

- By BARRY COOPER

City were 2-0 up inside 13 minutes after Mo Belloumi and Liam Millar teed up Kyle Joseph to score twice, and it stayed that way until Femi Azeez was sent off with 14 minutes remaining for lashing out at the Tigers' goalscorer.

That sparked the home side into life and shortly after, Aidomo Emakhu dragged the hosts back into it to give Alex Neil's men hope, but Oli McBurnie stepped off the bench to score for the second time in two games to seal a deserved victory on the road, backing up their home success over Wrexham in midweek.

"Every time, it's a very important three points, especially here at Millwall away," the Croatian told the Mail. "It's not easy. They are a very demanding team, especially in set pieces.