In his third spell as caretaker, he had been in charge of the club since the start of the season, and had guided the team to the top of the table, and for his efforts was awarded the Football League Championship Manager of the Month twice, for August and September.
代行としての３番目の期間には、彼はシーズンの始まりからクラブを担当していて、チームを首位に導き、８月と９月の２回、月間フットボール連盟チャンピオンシップ監督賞を与えられた。