In mid- to late September rumours of troubles behind the scenes began. Rumours emerged of a rift between various parties on Town's board. Potential financial backer Bill Power withdrew all interests with the club citing his plane crash injuries as the reason behind his decision. Elsewhere, after making confidential comments about Dennis Wise known to the media prior to the away League game at Wycombe Wanderers, board member Bob Holt was forced to resign. Chairman Willie Carson stated that Holt had been a 'silly boy' but denied that there was any rift behind the scenes.