DEAN Windass was the hero as his hometown club Hull ended their 104-year wait for top flight football with victory over Bristol City in the Coca-Cola Championship play-off final at Wembley.

Windass, 39, struck a magnificent volley late in the first half to give Phil Brown’s side a narrow win and a promotion to the Barclays Premier League which will be worth millions of pounds to the Tigers.

In a tight game typical of this Championship season Windass was able to produce the one outstanding moment of quality with his 39th-minute strike and earn himself another trip to face the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea next season.

Gary Johnson’s Robins were only promoted from League One this time last year and despite a spirited performance the top-class experience of Windass, Nicky Barmby and Bryan Hughes in the Hull side proved crucial as they saw out the win. Tweet