2003–04 Walsall F.C. season be relegated on the last day of the season despite a 3-2 win over Rotherham United: an extra two goals scored during the campaign would have been enough for them to climb above Gillingham to safety. Despite the sorry end to the campaign, Paul Merson was handed a permanent contract as manager. Defender Paul Ritchie was named as the club's Player of the Season, but returned to Scotland to play for Dundee United at the end of the season. 2003–04 Walsall F.C. season During the 2003–04 season, Walsall participated in the Football League First Division. Walsall started the season strongly
2003–04 Swansea City A.F.C. season with Lincoln City's Gary Fletcher) in the division with 17 goals. While on loan from Manchester United, Alan Tate wore the number 27 jersey. 2003–04 Swansea City A.F.C. season During the 2003–04 English football season, Swansea City A.F.C. competed in the Football League Third Division. After narrowly avoiding relegation from the Football League on the final day of the previous season, Kenny Jackett's Swansea improved dramatically on last term's 21st-place finish with 10th place, although they were still 12 points adrift of 9th-placed Oxford United. Their cup form improved too, beating Premiership hopefuls Preston North End in the fourth round