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- ↑ Luton Town in the First Division, 1974
- ↑ NORTHAMPTON TOWN: 1946/47 - 2008/09
- ↑ QUAKES NAME LITT COACH San Jose Mercury News (CA) - Tuesday, 4 March 1986
- ↑ 1986 San Jose Earthquakes
- ↑ UNPAID LITT QUITS QUAKES, CONTEMPLATES SUING TEAM San Jose Mercury News (CA) - Friday, 1 August 1986
- ↑ Blue Knights coaching bio