Looking back through the history books ( thanks to ‘greens on screen’), this is the worst ever finish to a league one ( or equivalent ) season.
Comparing the final 15 games of each season, this term we have gained 8 points ( goal difference from these games: -25).
This compares with the previous worse finishes:
1968-1969: 14 points ( Billy Bingham was the manager- and departed during the following season, replaced by Ellis Stuttard).
1978-1979: 14 points ( Bobby saxton was the manager, having replace Malcolm Allison, earlier that season).
2018-2019: 14 points ( Derek Adams).
( All figures / results adjusted to apply 3 points for a win across the board).
Comparing the final 15 games of each season, this term we have gained 8 points ( goal difference from these games: -25).
This compares with the previous worse finishes:
1968-1969: 14 points ( Billy Bingham was the manager- and departed during the following season, replaced by Ellis Stuttard).
1978-1979: 14 points ( Bobby saxton was the manager, having replace Malcolm Allison, earlier that season).
2018-2019: 14 points ( Derek Adams).
( All figures / results adjusted to apply 3 points for a win across the board).