Hull City has been told to 'be proud' by Sir Tom Courtenay, the acclaimed actor and president of the Hull City Official Supporters Club. Sir Tom expressed his faith in the team ahead of their Championship play-off final against Southampton on May 23.
What inspired Sir Tom's message?
Sir Tom, who has been a lifelong supporter of Hull City, was impressed by the team's performance under manager Sergej Jakirovic. He praised the manager's adjustments during the play-off semi-final against Millwall.
The road to the play-off final
Hull City finished the season in 6th place, with 73 points from 46 games, and a recent form of WWDWL. Their last result was a 1-0 win against Middlesbrough on May 23, 2026.
The challenge ahead
Sir Tom warned that Southampton will be a tough side to beat, having defeated Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter-final and lost to Manchester City in the semi-final. The Saints are currently facing a hearing over the Spygate scandal, but the EFL is working on the basis that the play-off final will go ahead as planned.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 6th |
| Points | 73 |
| Recent form | WWDWL |
| Last result | Hull City 1-0 Middlesbrough |
Sir Tom, who is 89 years old, will not be attending the Wembley match but will be watching the action on television. He believes the players 'need to do it for themselves' and that even if they do not secure promotion, they will 'still have done very, very well'. As the team prepares for the play-off final, they can take inspiration from Sir Tom's words and their own recent performances.
