Worst Title Defences

[Mikey_Fitzgerald]

http://www.theguardian.com/football...-title-defences-manchester-city-leeds-chelsea

My personal pick, Blackburn in 95/96, didn't even make the list lol

 

[1966efc]

EFC, 1970 / 71. From champions to 14th.

 

[Whistlin' Dixie]

EFC, 1970 / 71. From champions to 14th.

World Cup & the sale of Alan Ball....Harry losing his marbles.....Panathinaikos....FAC semi.....And the year I was evicted from me ma's womb.

Not a good time.

 

[1966efc]

World Cup & the sale of Alan Ball....Harry losing his marbles.....Panathinaikos....FAC semi.....And the year I was evicted from me ma's womb.

Not a good time.

Plus a couple of key injuries. (Not to yer ma, to team members.)

 

[ijjysmith]

Apparently Chelsea's current one is worst since Ipswich in the 60's.

So I'm told!

 

[PITA]

EFC, 1970 / 71. From champions to 14th.

Erm, can someone change the thread title to 'Worst Premiership Title Defences'?

 

[Mikey_Fitzgerald]

http://www.rsssf.com/engpaul/fla/1954-55.html

Look at how close that season was

Preposterous

Everton in 11th a mere 10 points off the title!

 

[canuckblue]

I'd say Ronda Rousey.

 

[Mikey_Fitzgerald]

I'd say Ronda Rousey.

HEY OHHHHHHHHHHH

 

[barneygumble]

http://www.rsssf.com/engpaul/fla/1954-55.html

Look at how close that season was

Preposterous

Everton in 11th a mere 10 points off the title!

True... But it the old climate... thats 5 wins off.

I wouldn't say 15 points is close to the title in the current climate.

Seems like a thrilling season nonetheless... well, unless you support Sheff Weds.

 

[loooweee]

World Cup & the sale of Alan Ball....Harry losing his marbles.....Panathinaikos....FAC semi.....And the year I was evicted from me ma's womb.

Not a good time.

Must of been a great time you were born!

 

[Mikey_Fitzgerald]

True... But it the old climate... thats 5 wins off.

I wouldn't say 15 points is close to the title in the current climate.

Seems like a thrilling season nonetheless... well, unless you support Sheff Weds.

It'd be impressive for the team in 11th to only be 15 points off the title to be fair

It's usually considerably more

 

[canuckblue]

Love seeing those 1954-55 Second Division standings. If only they were the same 60 years later.....

 

[barneygumble]

It'd be impressive for the team in 11th to only be 15 points off the title to be fair

It's usually considerably more

True.
I just love seeing the standings which include

Coventry, Norwich, Southampton, Bournemouth, Reading, Palace Watford and QPR who have either all been long time servants, or recently in the premier league, languished in the old division 3. Liverpool in division 2 midtable. Just think its fascinating.

 

[Mikey_Fitzgerald]

True.
I just love seeing the standings which include

Coventry, Norwich, Southampton, Bournemouth, Reading, Palace Watford and QPR who have either all been long time servants, or recently in the premier league, languished in the old division 3. Liverpool in division 2 midtable. Just think its fascinating.

Huddersfield Town in the Top Division as well, before they fell down the football pyramid