Hull manager Sergej Jakirovic lifts the trophy after the Championship play-off final Credit: Paul ELLIS / AFP

Hull boss Sergej Jakirovic and his players cried tears of joy after their “incredible journey” culminated in a lucrative promotion to the Premier League on Saturday as the Championship’s ‘spygate’ drama finally came to an end.

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