2020–21 Hull City A.F.C. season
season of football team
The 2020–21 season is Hull City's first season back in League One, the third tier of English football, and their 117th year in existence. Alongside League One, the club participated in the FA Cup, EFL Cup and EFL Trophy.
Background
Hull were relegated to League One having finished bottom of the Championship in the 2019–20 season. The delayed end to the 2019–20 season, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, had a knock-on to the 2020–21 season start which was scheduled for the weekend of 12 September 2020.
Events
On 5 July 2020, Jon Beale announced his departure from the post of academy manager after six years in the role, Richard Naylor took over the role.
On 23 July 2020, the club announced the release of Will Mannion, Robbie McKenzie, Kevin Stewart and Jon Toral.
On 23 July 2020, Angus MacDonald was offered a new contract, but on 15 August 2020 he signed a two-year contract with Rotherham United.
On 7 August 2020, Lewie Coyle joined on a three-year deal from Fleetwood Town for an undisclosed fee.
On 7 August 2020, Josh Emmanuel joined on a two-year deal from Bolton Wanderers on a free transfer.
On 11 August 2020, Richie Smallwood joined the club on a two-year deal from Blackburn Rovers on a free transfer.
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