Ince finds safe mode

PAUL INCE was happy to prove the critics wrong as Reading secured their Championship status.

The Royals’ mini threegame unbeaten away run was brought to a halt as England Under-21 star Keane Lewis-Potter added to his growing reputation with a goal in each half.

But Peterborough’s defeat at home to Nottingham Forest ensured Reading are safe.

The Royals looked destined for League one during a 12-game winless run at the turn of the year.

Ince steadied the ship arriving in February and winning four of his 12 games after ending eight years in the managerial wilderness.

He said: “To stay in the

Championship was the After six straight home goal. Two months ago this defeats, Hull secured backto-back club was going down and wins at home to hit we’ve managed to keep 50 points for the campaign. them up. Hull boss Shota

“It’s a big achievement Arveladze said: “I couldn’t for me especially given the wish for a better time I’ve been out of the performance and outcome game and some in front of our own fans.” of the things Alfie Jones scored his that were said first goal for Hull between when I came in.” Lewis-Potter’s brace.

HULL CITY: Baxter 7; Jones 8, McLoughlin 7, Greaves 7; Coyle 7 (Longman 82), Slater 7, Smallwood 7, Fleming 7; Honeyman 8 (Docherty 82), Lewis-Potter 9; Sayyadmanesh 6 (Eaves 77, 6).

READING: Nyland 5; Yiadom 6, Morrison 5, McIntyre 6, Rahman 6; Drinkwater 5, Dele-Bashiru 4 (Ejaria 57, 6); Ince 6 (Meite 85, 5), Laurent 5, Hoilett 5; Lucas Joao 5. MAN OF THE MATCH: Keane Lewis-Potter. Hull’s in-demand young striker underlined his potential with two sublime finishes.

REFEREE: Tim Robinson 8.