They were promoted again in 1925, but struggled to get into the top half of the table and were relegated again in 1931. In the eight years before the Second World War, the club became something of a yo-yo club, reaching an all-time low of 20th in Division Two in 1934. They were promoted and relegated once again before being promoted in the penultimate season before the Second World War. They secured a place in the top flight after the war by finishing in 14th place in the 1938-39 season. United struggled to replace Busby, and the team struggled under Wilf McGuinness in the 1969-70 season, finishing in a disappointing 8th place, and subsequently After a poor start to the 1970-71 season, McGuinness was demoted to the position of team manager reserve. Busby was persuaded to return to the club, albeit only for six months. Results improved under Busby's stewardship, but he ultimately left the club for the final time in the summer of 1971. Meanwhile, United had lost a number of high-profile players such as Nobby Stiles and Pat