HULL CITY TIMELINE
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Thu 3rd Jan 1991 |
Stan Ternent sacked |
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After rescuing City from relegation last season - the slump in form this season sees City at the bottom of the league again, and with debts of £300k - chairman Richard Chetham feels he has no option but to sack Ternent - appointing again Tom Wilson as caretaker manager | |
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Wed 30th Jan 1991 |
Terry Dolan joins as manager after leaving Rochdale |
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Terry Dolan is announced as new manager after a period of waiting - with Rochdale refusing him permission to speak to City staff, so he walks out on them. Dolan brings his assistant coach at Rochdale, Jeff Lee | |
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Sat 13th Nov 1993 |
Fans injured as wall collapses at Runcorn FA Cup tie |
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14 fans and police are injured as a wall collapses during the FA Cup tie at Runcorn. The wall collapsed immediately after Graeme Atkinson had headed the Tigers into the lead, with many supporters being trapped under the safety barrier which then fell over. Local police chiefs laid the blame on City fans, but in reality the ground was never adequate to hold the expected away attendance. The match was replayed 10 days later at Wincham Park, the home of Witton Albion, where City won 2-0 | more info |
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Sun 9th Oct 1994 |
Raich Carter dies at the age of 80 |
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At his home in Willerby near Hull, Raich Carter dies at the age of 80. During a playing career with England, Derby County and Sunderland - as well as playing for, and managing Hull City - Raich was recognised as one of the most technical footballing brains ever to grace the game. His funeral 5 days later is attended by 350 fans, as well as currently managing and playing staff of Hull City - remembering a legend in the clubs history. | more info |
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Sat 17th Dec 1994 |
Keeper swaps gloves for shooting boots! |
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City goalkeeper Alan Fettis is named as a substitute in the home tie with Oxford United. When called upon by Terry Dolan to replace Linton Brown with 10 mins left in the match - he plays as a striker, and scores the final goal in a 3-1 victory for City. Fettis pops up again with another goal 5 months later at Blackpool as an outfield player, giving City the 2-1 win | more info |
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Fri 19th Apr 1996 |
Christopher Needler and Richard Chetham resign - handing shares to Martin Fish |
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Following relegation, and the sale of key players to secure the financial position of the club, directors Christopher Needler and Richard Chetham resign from the Board. Thus ends a long relationship between the Needler family and Hull City AFC. Martin Fish becomes the majority shareholder, and began the search for a new Board. | |
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Tue 26th Nov 1996 |
Duane Darby bags a double hat-trick |
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After a 0-0 draw the previous week - the replay against Whitby Town at Boothferry Park saw Duane Darby score a double hat-trick in a thrilling 8-4 victory for City. | more info |
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Tue 24th Jun 1997 |
Chairman Martin Fish leaves as new buyers David Lloyd and Tim Wilby step in |
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Martin Fish leaves Hull City after a successful buy-out is completed by ex-Tennis pro David Lloyd, and businessman Tim Wilby. Fish has many dreams for his beloved Hull City after being a fan for almost 50 years - including a new stadium, but he leaves after what is described as an unhappy period for Hull City | |
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Sat 5th Jul 1997 |
Terry Dolan sacked |
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After a very lengthy spell of dissatisfaction amongst fans, on the results, and style of play - Terry Dolan is sacked as Hull City manager. His assistant Jeff Lee is also dismissed. At time of writing, Dolan remains the third longest-serving manager at Hull City, behind Bill McCracken and Cliff Britton. Many fans feel he outstayed his welcome by a long stretch. | |
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Tue 15th Jul 1997 |
Mark Hateley named as new player-manager |
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New City owners Tim Wilby and David Lloyd, unveil Mark Hateley as Hull Citys new player-manager. The ex-England international came in with no previous managerial experience | |
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Tue 15th Sep 1998 |
Tennis Ball Protest! |
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At the League Cup R2 1st Leg fixture against Bolton at the Reebok Stadium, Tigers fans launch a protest against plans by David Lloyd to move City to a new home at The Boulevard - and other plans, by launching tennis balls onto the pitch. The protest delayed the start of the match, and has been used since by other clubs as a method of protest. | more info |
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Fri 9th Oct 1998 |
Possibly City`s last fixture as collapse looms? |
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After owner David Lloyd struggles to secure a new buyer, he claims this could possibly be City`s last ever fixture. With City embroiled in a relegation scrap, fans turn out to support the team who lose 2-1. After a bid by Don Robinson is rejected, another bid led by local businessman Tom Belton - backed by a consortium from the North Midlands seems to be making slow progress.. Lloyd later extends the deadline. | more info |
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Mon 2nd Nov 1998 |
David Lloyd sells Hull City to Tom Belton and backers |
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After a long negotiation, and wrangling - David Lloyd sells Hull City to Tom Belton and his financial backing consortium. Lloyd however retains ownership of Boothferry Park, and will charge City rent for using the facility. The backing consortium eventually emerges as Nick Buchanan, and Stephen Hinchliffe - businessmen from Sheffield | |
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Tue 10th Nov 1998 |
Mark Hateley relieved of managerial duties - Warren Joyce steps in |
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Mark Hateley is finally let go by the new owner Tom Belton - Warren Joyce steps in, initially as interim manager - before getting the job permanently. | |
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Sat 3rd Apr 1999 |
Great Escape season packed house against Scarborough |
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During the infamous Great Escape season, City play Scarborough at Boothferry Park, where kickoff is delayed for 15 minutes due to fans trying to flood into the ground. The gates have to be closed in order for play to begin. The match is drawn 1-1 with an early second half goal from Gary Brabin. City went on to secure Football League survival against all odds under the leadership of Warren Joyce. | more info |
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Fri 21st May 1999 |
Tom Belton ousted as Chairman in boardroom coup |
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Tom Belton is dramatically sacked as Hull City chairman in a boardroom coup by majority shareholders Nick Buchanan and Stephen Hinchliffe - leaving Buchanan at the helm as chairman. Another consortium member David Bennett was banned from the boardroom after he objected about Stephen Hinchliffe being involved with day to day running of the club, given his current directorship ban from the Department of Trade and Industry | |
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Thu 7th Oct 1999 |
City sign Jamaican World Cup Stars |
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After starring for Jamaica in the World Cup, Warren Joyce signs Theodore Whitmore and Ian Goodison - after they impress in a reserve fixture against Chesterfield. Whitmore goes on to score in his full debut at Rochdale in the 90th minute on 2nd of November | more info |
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