A ten match unbeaten league run at the beginning of the 1996–97 season saw Hull remain in the top six until the beginning of October, but the side drifted towards a mid table placing by Christmas.
Their league form was less impressive, and Hull finished in 17th place – their lowest ever position.
David Lloyd, captain of the Great Britain Davis Cup tennis team and a multi-millionaire, was the new Hull City owner.
He also acquired the Hull Rugby League club and ran the two in a joint operation.
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