Tags: Soccer Club Season.
Season 1997–98 was an unqualified disaster for Hibs as the club was relegated to the First Division by finishing bottom of the Premier Division. There was also disappointment in the cup competitions as the club were beaten by First Division club Raith Rovers in the Scottish Cup and Dundee United in the League Cup. Manager Jim Duffy was sacked and replaced by Alex McLeish midway through the season.