Fans only just realise Hull City have 6ft 3in BRICK mascot for Man Utd clash – ‘for that alone they’re deserve Prem’

CONFUSED fans everywhere were left wondering why on earth Hull have a giant brick as their mascot. It has been nearly ten years since the Tigers last stepped foot in the top-flight. A huge brick accompanied Hull City as their mascot on the Prem’s opening weekend Credit: Reuters But the brick may have brought some luck after the Tigers took the lead in the 17th minute Credit: EPA But now they’re back – and they’ve brought a a 6ft 3in BRICK with them! Boss Sergej Jakirovic led his team out for the season opener against giants Manchester United and was flanked by the giant building material. Sign up for the Man United newsletter Thank you! Named Bricky, the mascot sported his yellow MKM hardhat and blue gloves. He made his Hull debut against Sheffield Wednesday on the opening day of the 2023/24 season. That day, he cheered the Tigers onto a 4-1 win. The newly-promoted underdogs will be hoping that he brings the same luck today for the clash against Manchester United. Eager fans rushed to social media to comment on the strange addition. One X user wrote: “When did Hull City change their mascot to a brick?” Most read in Sport BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Another said: “Not sure why Hull have a giant brick as a mascot but for that alone they’re a great addition to the Prem” But Bricky’s origins likely come from Hull’s major platinum partner and stadium sponsor, MKM Building Supplies. MKM Building Supplies secured naming rights for the home ground of Hull City in June 2021. Under a five year agreement, they have renaming the venue to the MKM Stadium. Bricky watched on as Semi Ajayi handed the hosts the lead in the 17th minute as United fans fumed that Harry Maguire and Noussair Mazraoui were marking each other. And just over 20 minutes later, Nobel Mendy doubled the lead as Michael Carrick deflated on the touchline. Comment now