His first game in charge was a thrilling 5 -- 3 win at home to Cheltenham Town .
Win proved to be a real catalyst as the new boss slowly guided the team to 18th place , nine points clear of relegation .
His first game in charge was a thrilling 5 -- 3 win at home to Cheltenham Town and it proved to be a real catalyst as the new boss slowly guided the team to 18th place , nine points clear of relegation .