HULL CITY TIMELINE
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Club
Manager
Boardroom
Player
Fixture
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Mon 15th May 1961 |
Brocklebank leaves as manager |
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Club chairman Harold Needler announces that Brocklebank has resigned, and that he did not feel the club had obtained the success it merited for its size. | |
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Wed 12th Jul 1961 |
Cliff Britton is manager of Hull City |
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After the departure of Brocklebank, Cliff Britton is announced as new manager of Hull City. The former England international had previously managed at Burnley, Preston and Everton. | |
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Sat 28th Aug 1965 |
Henderson becomes first Football League sub to score |
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In a spirited win away at high-flying Brighton, Ray Henderson becomes the first substitute in the Football League to score a goal. After coming on in the 36th minute for the injured Ian Butler - Henderson goes on to score the winner for the Tigers shortly after half time, and cementing his name in Football League history. | more info |
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Fri 20th May 1966 |
Division 3 Champions |
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City beat Southend 1-0 to become Champions of Division 3 (Tier 3) with a goal from Ian Butler. | more info |
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Sat 18th Nov 1967 |
Jock Davidsons final appearance |
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City win 3-2 away at Villa Park in Andy Davidsons last appearance in City colours, having made 579 league and cup appearances - a record unlikely to ever be beaten | more info |
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Fri 7th Nov 1969 |
Britton steps back into General Manager role |
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After a poor run of results, Cliff Britton is demoted to General Manager, with the club actively looking for a new team manager |
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