‘This is cringe’ say fans as gloating Hull fans perform ‘mauled by the Tigers’ celebration during win over Man Utd

AS ‘Rockin’ All Over The World’ rang out through the MKM Stadium, Hull fans celebrated their 2-0 win over Manchester United in the only way they know how. The newly-promoted side brought out their ‘mauled by the Tigers’ celebration as thousands of them mocked the travelling fans. Celebrations erupted in the MKM Stadium after Hull sealed a 2-0 win over Manchester United Credit: Shutterstock Editorial But it was the masses who were cringing at home at the unusual spectacle. A sea of orange and black shirts, facing the away section, had their arms in the air, curling their fingers into claws. Sign up for the Man United newsletter Thank you! Eager fans rushed to social media to comment on the odd celebration. One X user wrote: “That has to be the worst celebration I’ve ever seen mind.” Another said: “This is cringe! Very MLS !! We’d be laughing at the Americans if they did this!” A third quipped: “Glad they’re winning but that is pure cringe.” Someone else added: “Man United fans must be feeling like they’ve walked into a bad dream. “Hull pulling a fast one on them in the first half? That’s gotta sting!” Most read in Sport BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS But there was cause to celebrate for the East Yorkshire outfit as it was their first Prem game since a 7-1 home defeat to Tottenham in 2017. Semi Ajayi handed Hull the lead when he swung in after Oli McBurnie’s first effort was tipped on to the post by keeper Senne Lammens. And just over 20 minutes later, fellow defender and club-record signing Nobel Mendy scored on his debut. The Senegalese star headed home Regan Slater’s free-kick to secure a blockbuster victory and get three points on the board. The bookies still have them as favourites to go straight back down as 3/1 shots. But with 37 games left to go, everything is yet to be decided. Comment now