His first season saw Town finish in 6th place in the Second Division, 10 points behind second-placed Crystal Palace.

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Ian Greaves was made the new manager in June 1968 and tried to improve on Town's faltering league form.

The start to the season was in no way spectacular, with Town winning only 2 of their first 10 matches, although one of those was against eventual champions Derby County.

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