I think everythng went pearshape when Wickenden died in a plane crash. I heard that Bamber was the face of Albion but Wickenden was the brains behind the operation. After he died the board, the board, influenced by Bamber, went on to make poor business decisions and the debts just spiralled.
Lawrenson had nothing to do with it as he had already been sold long before we got to the final, he played in the team against us at Anfield.
Robinson was sold before we played in the 2nd division as well.
The club were already in heavy debt at that time so probably it just kept the wolf from...