After replacing Tom Johnston, Town gained a resurgence in their form and then finished in 9th place.

It would be a precursor to Town's championship winning team the next season.

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Following on from the previous season's disappointments and the early season's poor form, Tom Johnston resigned and following a spell as caretaker, Mick Buxton became the new manager and helped Town recover their form mainly from the signing from Bury and the conversion of Keith Hanvey from midfield to defence to partner Dave Sutton in the centre.

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