[2] However, due to the Second World War he only took charge of twenty matches in his four-year spell as manager.
[3] Ridding replaced Walter Rowley, who resigned due to ill health, in October 1950 as manager of Bolton Wanderers.
An FA Cup Final appearance followed a year later; however they lost a thrilling encounter against a Stanley Matthews inspired Blackpool team 4–3.
The 1957–58 season saw Bolton win their fourth and, to date, last FA Cup with a victory over a post Munich Manchester United.
Ridding also missed out on signing Alan Ball, who joined Bolton on a trial in 1961.