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Hull City captain Lewie Coyle says he would love to play 500 games for the Tigers, having reached 201 appearances in Saturday’s last-gasp win at Stoke.

Coyle, 30, joined Hull from Fleetwood Town in 2020 and has become a key part of the first team, playing at least 40 Championship games in each of the past three full seasons.

“To make 200 appearances for my hometown club – a place that means so much to me and my family – it’s something I’m very proud of,” he told BBC Radio Humberside.

“It’s a lovely number, I’d love to certainly get over the 500 mark. I’ve still got many years left ahead of me, I feel in a good spot.”

During Coyle’s time at the club, Hull have won the League One title in 2021, missed out on the Championship play-offs by one place in 2024, and narrowly escaped relegation on goal difference last season.

“Being from Hull, playing for Hull, that sometimes comes with its challenges. [You’re] susceptible to a lot more questions, a lot more scrutiny, which is fine,” he added.

“I knew that when I signed. But there’s so many good people around the football club and the city of Hull that have been fantastic with me.”