In their first season back in the top flight , the club finished in 17th and became one of the founding members of the newly formed Premier League .
The next season , Royle led the club to the First Division for the first time in 68 years .
In club 's first season back in the top flight , the club finished in 17th and became one of the founding members of the newly formed Premier League .
The next season , Royle led the club to the First Division for the first time in 68 years .