In his second season as manager, Brian Clough and his assistant Peter Taylor transferred in several players to reinforce the squad including Notts County midfielders Somers and Sheridan, also arrived Full back Tony Bircumshaw[1] bringing a solid defensive line through the campaign.

[2] However, on 15 November, chairman Ernie Ord prompted turmoil when he sacked Peter Taylor as he claimed he couldn't afford to pay him anymore.

[3][4] Finally, the club Board removed Ord as chairman and both Clough and Taylor kept their jobs.

In the League Cup it was Bradford Park Avenue which won the first series against Hartlepools in two legs.

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