However the 1979 -- 80 season proved difficult .
Manager Greaves was sacked as the club went seven months without a league victory , whilst his replacement Stan Anderson was unable to steer the club away from relegation and a last - place finish .
However the 1979 -- 80 season proved difficult , and manager Greaves was sacked as the club went seven months without a league victory , whilst his replacement Stan Anderson was unable to steer the club away from relegation and a last - place finish .