In 1986/87 the club emerged as top ten regulars under John Sillett and George Curtis, who tactically began to play to his strengths instead of the long ball game favoured by previous managers.
In 1986/87 the club emerged as top ten regulars under John Sillett and George Curtis. Regis enjoyed his best season since his West Brom heyday and the team tactically began to play to his strengths, often through Bennett, instead of the long ball game favoured by previous managers.