
has been named the Premier League Manager of the Month for August after guiding to two wins from three games.
The 49-year-old Bosnian led the Tigers to a stunning 2-0 victory over on the opening weekend before securing a late win against fellow promoted side Coventry City.
Jakirovic’s impressive start comes after he guided Hull to promotion through the Championship play-offs last season, with the club now unbeaten after three Premier League matches and sitting third with seven points
He beat ’s , ’s and ’s to the award.
Jakirovic becomes only the third Hull manager to win the prize, following in September 2008 and in August 2016. He is also the first Bosnian to claim the award.
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Sergei Jakirovic is Manager of the Month for August 💪 — Premier League (@premierleague)