They also reached their 3rd FA Cup Final, losing to Blackburn Rovers in controversial circumstances.

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Just 1 season after relinquishing their championship title, but they were still a formidable force in the 1st Division.

George Brown still continued his goalscoring exploits by scoring 35 goals during the season, including 27 in the league.

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