During the 1996–97 English football season, Rotherham United F.C.

competed in the Football League Second Division.

In the 1996–97 season, Danny Bergara in the summer became Rotherham's next manager, but was given little time to turn the club’s fortunes.

Rotherham endured a poor season and were relegated, and Bergara lost his job at the club.

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