 They then ran away with the Fourth Division title in 1983–84, racking up 101 points and a goal difference ratio of +57.They finished eighth in the Third Division in 1984–85 and seventh in 1985–86, but only avoided relegation in 1986–87 by one place and four points.During his eight years at Bootham Crescent, Ford racked up 435 appearances in league and cup competitions.