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1966–67 Blackpool F.C. season

Blackpool F.C.
1966–67 season
ManagerRon Suart
(succeeded by Stan Mortensen
on 1 February 1967)
Division One22nd (relegated)
FA CupThird round[1]
League CupFifth round[2]
Top goalscorerLeague: Ray Charnley (14)
All: Ray Charnley (21)

The 1966–67 season was Blackpool F.C.'s 59th season (56th consecutive) in the Football League. They competed in the 22-team Division One, then the top tier of English football, finishing bottom. As a result, they were relegated to Division Two.

After eight seasons in charge, Ron Suart resigned as manager in January. He was replaced by former player Stan Mortensen.

Ray Charnley was the club's top scorer for the ninth consecutive season, with 21 goals (fourteen in the league, one in the FA Cup and six in the League Cup).

Table

Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GAv Pts Qualification or relegation
18 Fulham 42 11 12 19 71 83 0.855 34
19 Southampton 42 14 6 22 74 92 0.804 34
20 Newcastle United 42 12 9 21 39 81 0.481 33
21 Aston Villa (R) 42 11 7 24 54 85 0.635 29 Relegation to the Second Division
22 Blackpool (R) 42 6 9 27 41 76 0.539 21
Source: World Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored
(R) Relegated

Notes

  1. ^ Entered competition in third round
  2. ^ Entered competition in second round

References

  • Calley, Roy (1992). Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887–1992. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 1-873626-07-X.
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