The 2012-13 campaign delivered a dramatic, last-gasp promotion for Hull City as The Tigers secured a spectacular 2nd-place finish in the Championship under manager Steve Bruce, returning them to the Premier League. Leading the charge was the influential captain and Slovenian midfielder Robert Koren, whose 9 crucial league goals anchored the side's relentless promotion push. The ultimate success was sealed on a nerve-wracking final day with a 2-2 draw against Cardiff, which only confirmed their automatic promotion after an agonising wait for news that rivals Watford had lost their fixture. It was an unforgettable, defining chapter that saw the club return to the top flight after a three-season absence.