They did however have a fairly good season in the FA Cup, reaching the fourth round.

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Their form did improve, but the season was mainly noted for the amount of career-ending injuries to Steve Kindon, Andy Rankin, Dick Taylor, Fred Robinson and Peter Fletcher.

Even Steve Smith was called up for Town's FA Cup game against Workington.

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