It was the club's 27th consecutive season in the English top flight and their 120th year in existence, The team would be relegated at the end of the season after a 2–1 loss against Manchester United,[3] they exited the FA Cup on the sixth round due to a 4–0 loss against Manchester United that was broadcast on the BBC,[4] they were also eliminated from the Carling Cup in the fourth round, losing 5–2 against Watford.

His replacement Steve Wigley failed to improve results and he was soon sacked with the club deep in relegation peril.

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.