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Hull winger Shaun Maloney stresses importance of rebuilding relationship with fans following relegation

Hull's Shaun Maloney has urged the club to rebuild their relationship with their supporters following their relegation to the Sky Bet Championship.

Sunday's 4-0 defeat at Crystal Palace confirmed they would finish the Premier League season in 18th place, a year after their promotion via the play-offs, and two after their previous relegation.

Since last summer's promotion, Hull have had three managers amid a period of significant instability that did much to contribute towards their disappointing season.

Hull's Shaun Maloney has urged the club to rebuild their relationship with their supporters
Hull's Shaun Maloney has urged the club to rebuild their relationship with their supporters

They began 2016/17 as favourites for relegation, with Mike Phelan as caretaker manager, and with only 13 fit senior players as the club's supporters criticised the Allam family's ownership.