Irvine, who joined Hull from Burton Albion in 2017, has made more than 60 appearances for the club.

Tigers supporters have taken the Aussie into their hearts as they sing a special version of Neil Diamond’s 1969 hit Sweet Caroline in tribute to him, with the lyrics changed to “Jackson Irvine… long hair never looked so good”.

"I love it," he admitted to the club website.

"It flows perfectly, doesn’t it? The first time I remember hearing it was away at Blackburn last season. I think the reason it’s caught on is because it’s such a catchy tune! The song’s great – even the rest of the lads sing it!

"Full marks to whoever came up with it – it’s very, very clever! It has been awesome to hear it at the KCOM Stadium and at grounds up and down the country. It’s the type of thing that you dream of when you’re a kid – to hear your name ringing out from the stands.

"It’s hard to put into words what it all means to you. It’s an amazing feeling when you become that kind of cult figure with the fans. When the song picks up, it’s amazing to hear it in full flow.

"Hearing it at Stamford Bridge in the FA Cup last season was one of the highlights for me – to hear your name ring out in a stadium like that is truly amazing. It gives you goosebumps.

"Away at Brentford on the final day of the season was special as well – especially so considering I wasn’t even playing in the game! Those are moments that will stay with me for a long, long time.

"If you hear your name being chanted by the fans then you must be doing something right or you’re quite liked, so it’s nice and it spurs me on to try and repay their faith in me and try my hardest for the Club. Hopefully, I can give them a reason to keep singing it in the years to come."

Irvine has found a home at the KCOM Stadium and says he appreciates the support he has received from Tigers fans.

"My relationship with the fans has been strong from the moment I arrived here and that’s a great feeling," the 26-year-old said.

"I’ve been lucky enough to experience that everywhere I’ve been in my career – starting in Scotland at Ross County, then with Burton Albion and now here. Wherever I’ve been in my career, the fans have always been great with me.

"They were patient in the beginning and I can’t stress how much I appreciate the backing they’ve given me. They’ve been really supportive and I’m so thankful for that.

"I have a great relationship with them and I think it’s fair to say I’m a little bit of a cult figure with them with the songs, chants and everything that goes along with it. I can’t praise the fans enough though.

"They’ve been absolutely outstanding with me and nothing but supportive since I first arrived here. They’ve made me feel so welcome and so comfortable.

"Sometimes the fans maybe underestimate just how important that can be for a player – for your confidence and the way you feel when you step out onto the pitch. I think they really respond to the way I approach games.

"I’m the type of player that will give everything for the cause. I wear my heart on my sleeve and show desire, commitment and a real work ethic to help the team. I’d like to think I bring energy to the team and I think the supporters can see that whenever I play.

“To know that the fans have got your back is a great feeling and I couldn’t be happier with the relationship I have with the fans here. There’s always times in football where you get a bit of criticism – that’s the nature of the game.

"But, when the fans are onside and get behind you, it’s a great feeling. The support they give you drives you forward and gives you an extra ten per cent from somewhere."