Though the team displayed a startling inconsistency in 1984-85 they were still lying eighth in the table when a heated discussion between Chairman and Manager immediately after the Lancashire Junior Cup defeat at Morecambe in December led to his instantaneous dismissal. One can only say it was the classic conflict
Tag: 1978-2000
1983/84 Season Summary
1982/83 Season Summary
1981/82 Season Summary
In fact the Centenary year was a considerable success. John Johnson and assistant Len Traynor assembled the best squad of the early 'eighties which included the returning Gary Cooper as a prolific scorer alongside Joe Strong, who took the `Player of the Year' award. In defence, Ray Mawson continued to
1980/81 Season Summary
Just as the 1980-81 season opened, Giller and secretary Gordon Brown walked out leaving the club in a state of turmoil.A series of crisis meetings was held with the day-to-day running in the hands of an emergency committee of dedicated supporters. By the time club solicitor Richard Barnett had drawn
1979/80 Season Summary
1978/79 Season Summary
The season of 1978-79 proved to be a surprising success, with 19 wins and only 11 defeats in the 44 League games played. A massive turnover of players meant that only John Higham and Chris Kisby remained of the regulars from the previous year, though Paul Birchall and (briefly) George