Burnley returned from 1973-74 to 1975-76 but Blackpool had to wait 39 years to regain their top flight status for the 2010-11 season.

He made sporadic appearances over the next two seasons as the club regained its top flight status.

However, this was insufficient to retain the club's top flight status and they dropped down to the recently-formed 2.

In his first season the club was relegated, regaining top flight status in 2006.

The last day of the season saw Luton Town lose their top flight status after 10 seasons.

The 1990-91 season culminated with the Latics regaining their top flight status for the first time in 68 years.

He made his league debut while still an apprentice during the 1983/84 season that saw the club lose their top flight status.

He contributed with 25 appearances as Swansea retained its top flight status.

He produced more in the following year, but the club failed to regain its top flight status.

While considered as one of the Eredivisie's smaller clubs, it nevertheless maintained its top flight status for many years.