FANS who dared to dream have sent newly promoted Hull City's season ticket uptake soaring by 25 per cent.
Thousands took advantage of a price-freeze to snap up passes before the Tigers' Premier League destiny was sealed last Saturday.
Some 14,500 passes were sold at current rates – with the cheapest adult pass at £385 and an under-tens pass at just £23 – before the price-freeze expired in April.
Now, telephone lines are red hot at the KC Stadium with fans wanting to know when remaining passes will go on sale.
The club is finalising prices for the Monday, May 20, release but the increase is expected to be pegged at under 10 per cent.
Nick Thompson, the club's managing director, confirmed there would be a "modest" price increase.
He said: "We don't intend to make it a huge increase. We want people to be able play a part in what is going to be an exciting season in the Premier League.
"We will be fighting for survival and we want people to be there and behind us on it."
A sell-out KC Stadium for the Premier League campaign would generate some £4.7m for the club.
Some 1,000 seats will be available for every home game to give non-pass holders a chance to see the Premier League's elite visit the KC.
There will also be a chance for season ticket holders to "rent out" their seat via the club for any match they are unable to attend.
Mr Thompson said: "Some people can't afford a season ticket, they may save up all season for one match and we want to facilitate that.
"We also have supporters all over the country who can only attend occasional games and we would not want to deprive them of that.
"We want people to be able to share in what is going to be a great season."
The club has to make 10 per cent of the capacity – 2,500 tickets – available for visiting fans.
There are no plans to relocate away fans from their enviable position behind the north stand goal – but part of the north stand will remain available for home fans.
Mr Thompson revealed a priority scheme will reward the Tigers' travelling fans when away tickets go on sale for mouth-watering fixtures at the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea.
In the Tigers' previous Premier League campaigns, the ticket rush for the top away fixtures saw demand outstrip supply.
Mr Thompson said: "We are developing our ticketing system so there will be a priority for those loyal supporters who have followed us away on a long-term basis.
"We want to reward those supporters who have followed us through the Championship and the promotion-winning campaign.
"The club did make it a lottery last time. We want to reward the people who have been with us through thick and thin.
"One of the highlights of this season's campaign has been the passionate support we have taken away from home. Why would we not want to say thank you to those fans?"
