 In 1983–84, he scored 14 goals, created numerous others for the likes of Dixon and Speedie and put in some dazzling performances – during a 4–0 win over Newcastle United, he tormented the opposition defence, leaving five defenders trailing in his wake – as Chelsea won promotion as Second Division champions.In the same season he was voted Chelsea's player of the year.Chelsea finished a respectable sixth in the First Division and reached the Milk Cup (League Cup) semi-final in 1984–85.