1986: George Graham’s first pre-season. A slow start indeed.

By Tony Attwood On 22 March 1986 after reports circulated that the board were seeking to appoint Barcelona manager Terry Venables in his place. Don Howe resigned as manager 10 years to the day after Bertie Mee had resigned.  Steve Burtenshaw took over. Normally of course managers walk out or are sacked when things are going badly …