 The 1965-66 campaign saw Chester finish 7th, after looking favourites for promotion before full back namesakes Ray and Bryn Jones both suffered broken legs against Aldershot on New Year's Day.Chester's fortunes began to decline after this and, after struggling in 1966-67 (after which Hauser stopped playing), things got worse a year later.A home defeat to fellow strugglers Workington on 17 February 1968 brought to an end Hauser's five years in charge, and his association with professional football in England.