The 2009-10 campaign delivered a painful end to Hull City's brief Premier League stay as The Tigers finished a crushing 19th, resulting in relegation to the Championship after a turbulent year. The season was defined by a mid-season managerial change, with Phil Brown being replaced by Iain Dowie, but the club could not arrest the slide. The one constant source of brilliance was the new signing Stephen Hunt, whose 6 crucial league goals, including the first Premier League goal of the season on his debut against Chelsea, proved vital and saw him win the club's Player of the Year award. It was a turbulent, emotional year that ended in the disappointment of the drop, despite the heroic efforts of players like Hunt and moments of hope, such as a memorable 3-2 home win over Everton.