His team started the 1960–61 season well, and were fourth by mid November. York endured five successive defeats before a winning run in the New Year revived their promotion hopes. They finished the season in fifth place, having won only one of their last seven matches.
His group began the 1960–61 campaign positively, ranking fourth by mid-November. York suffered five consecutive losses before a winning streak in the New Year reignited their promotion aspirations. They concluded the season in fifth place, having won only one of their last seven matches.