At the end of the 1971–72 he won the club's Player of the Year award. In the close season he once again played in the Anglo-Italian Cup and scored one goal as Blackpool beat Lanerossi Vicenza 10–0 at home. Blackpool again reached the final, losing to Roma.
The player's achievements culminated in him being named the club's Player of the Year at the end of the 1971–72 season. He also played a significant role in the Anglo-Italian Cup and scored a goal as Blackpool defeated Lanerossi Vicenza 10–0 at home. Unfortunately, Blackpool's efforts were not enough to secure victory in the final against Roma.