Unfortunately probably the last examples. Big Sam really worked a miracle though as there was no investment that season. We had a really good side under Noel King with money but it all fell away.
In the 1980's the club and players were better than some of the seasons suggest. Challenged for the title in 83/84 but fell away. should have reached the Cup final and Europe in 1985 (still hurts). 88/89 we were really good but Derry won the treble - Drogheda cup shock probably cost us Europe. Once the Graces left it was downhill with the club just trying to survive.