 This led to Kevin Keegan replacing Ardiles as manager, with the club winning seven of their remaining 16 games, only managing to confirm their future status in the division with an away win against Leicester City on the last day of the season.The club started the 1992–93 season in the new Football League First Division, winning all of their first 11 matches.Wright lost his place as goalkeeper to Srníček after 14 games of the season.