Sky Sports pundit makes Hull City supporters claim involving the Tigers and Grant McCann

Commentator and pundit Daniel Mann believes former manager Grant McCann was underrated by a large section of the Hull City fanbase, making this claim on the Sky Sports EFL Podcast.

Although he was relegated with the Tigers at the end of the 2019/20 season, McCann was trusted to pick up his side and guide them back to the Championship at the first time of asking, something he passed with flying colours as they won the League One title.

The Northern Irishman looked to be on the verge of losing his job after enduring a rough start to 2021/22 at the MKM Stadium, but a resurgence in November with the East Yorkshire side winning four consecutive league games and going unbeaten in six played a huge part in their rise.

Despite that, there was speculation surrounding his future with now-owner Acun Ilicali reported to have been keen on making a managerial change if he managed to take control of the Tigers.

He finally achieved his goal of taking stewardship of the second-tier side in January, overseeing wins against high-flyers Blackburn Rovers and AFC Bournemouth, but decided to part ways with McCann and hired his own man in Shota Arveladze instead.

The Georgian has endured a mixed start to his reign at the club since succeeding the 41-year-old, winning eight points from a possible 24 but will be hoping to improve this record from now until the end of this term.

Sky Sports pundit Mann believes his predecessor was treated harshly after seeing the Northern Irishman guide the Tigers away from any relegation trouble.

Speaking on this subject, he said (21:59): “I think the job he did at Hull is very underrated by a large number of Hull City fans.

“I think he’s very unlucky to find himself in the position that he was in there where he