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Chuba Akpom says sorry to Hull fans for temper tantrum

Hull City's Chuba Akpom shows his disappointment after being substituted against Reading
Image: Hull City's Chuba Akpom shows his disappointment after being substituted against Reading

Chuba Akpom has apologised for losing his temper after being substituted in Hull's 2-1 win over Reading.

The striker, who is on loan from Arsenal, was hauled off by City boss Steve Bruce following a heated exchange with Royals midfielder Danny Williams.

Akpom reacted angrily and threw his gloves at the Tigers' bench before shaking his head in disbelief.

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Highlights of Hull's 2-1 win over Reading in the Sky Bet Championship

The 20-year-old has admitted he over-reacted to being brought off and wrote on Twitter: "Hard fought win tonight. Let a lot of people down with my reaction, sorry to the fans, staff and club.

"Emotions got the better of me."

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Jake Livermore scored the winner for Hull City as they beat Reading 2-1

Bruce said after the game he was unhappy with the forward's behaviour and will speak with him.

"I've been in the game long enough to understand emotions run high and sometimes you make a complete fool of yourself," he said.

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Hull boss Steve Bruce says his side will have to improve on their first-half performance

"I've had World Cup winners throw their gloves at me. Then I take a bit of notice.

"I'm not going to take notice of a 20-year-old who, unfortunately, when things don't go his way spits his dummy out and throws his toys out of the pram.

Chuba Akpom scored Hull's goal in their 1-0 weekend win over Bolton Wanderers
Image: Akpom has scored three goals in 21 games for Hull City

"I will deal with it in a way I think I should. He's got that little edge which all good players have got, but you have to control that."

Jake Livermore scored in the 90th minute against Reading to keep Hull in fourth place in the Sky Bet Championship table.

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