McBurnie's Rising Target

Hull City's vibrant forward Oli McBurnie has been feeling the pressure from the higher-ups to hit the back of the net more often this season. Sergej Jakirovic, the club's boss, alongside the chairman, have both adjusted McBurnie's goal target from 15 to 20 following his promising start to the campaign, a testament to their high expectations.

In a spirited display last Saturday, McBurnie notched up his third goal of the season in a compelling 3-1 victory over Southampton. This performance is reflective of Hull City's robust start in the Championship, signaling that perhaps this could be a gloriously golden season akin to the 2013-14 Premier League campaign.

Team Player McBurnie

Despite the personal goal-scoring target hanging over him, McBurnie emphasized the importance of collective effort. With a total of four goals in all competitions and three assists in the league, he demonstrates his value not just as a scorer but as a pivotal player aiding his teammates. This attitude highlights the squad's cohesive spirit, reminiscent of when Hull City first clawed their way into the Premier League, fighting tooth and nail for every point.

McBurnie commented on the crucial nature of his role: "You are going to be judged on your goals as a striker. Last year was only five goals and maybe eight assists, so it gets to 'oh, you only scored five goals'. It always reverts back to you're a striker and you need to score goals. If you get 13 goal contributions – goals or assists – it means you and your team have got 13 goals so it doesn't matter if you've scored or anyone else has scored."

Looking Forward

With Sergej Jakirovic keeping the strikers on their toes and the whole team buzzing with a blend of youthful exuberance and seasoned wisdom, there's every reason to believe Hull City can dream big this season. Inspired by past triumphs and legends who've donned the amber and black, this year's squad seems poised to etch their names beside the greats.

And now, for a small jest at our dear rivals:

How many Leeds United fans does it take to change a light bulb? None, they're still waiting for it to come back on since 2004!