Hull City chief explains third kit decision as Tigers end home nightmares

Hull City head coach Shota Arveladze says his decision to change from the club's traditional black and amber home kit to their all-black third strip was not a superstitious move, despite his side ending their six-game losing run at the MKM Stadium with a crucial 2-1 win over Cardiff City.

The Tigers were on the cusp of setting a club record for successive defeats had the Bluebirds made it seven, though that outcome never looked likely after two goals in three first-half minutes set Arveladze's men well on the way to a second straight Championship victory, which mathematically confirmed their Championship status after Barnsley failed to win at Swansea City.

Allahyar Sayyadmanesh's strike eight minutes in was closely followed by a crisply-driven effort from the returning Lewie Coyle three minutes later, and despite a late rally from the Welshmen, City held out to complete the league double over the Bluebirds, just as they did at Middlesbrough last time out.

In what was an unusual step prior to kick-off, City opted to wear their hugely popular third-strip after gaining EFL approval in the hours before the Good Friday encounter in a bid to end their home woes, and it paid off.

"I think we love our colours, we love our amber and black colours and it makes us different to other clubs because there are no similar colours. We love the black shirt, our supporters love the black shirt and it sold out so quickly - the shirt doesn't make the runs, it doesn't do the work, the players do that and they did well today to get an important three points," the Georgian told Hull Live.

"Sometimes you look at things and think of changing them, it's not about being superstitious, it's about getting on and doing the job. The boy did a good job