Tags: Soccer Club Season.
Season 1996–97 was difficult for Hibs as the club finished ninth in the Premier Division and only avoided relegation to the First Division by winning a playoff against Airdrie. There was also disappointment in the cup competitions as the club were beaten by Celtic in the Scottish Cup and Rangers in the League Cup. Manager Alex Miller was sacked in late September and replaced temporarily by Jocky Scott before Jim Duffy took charge.