sentences:  Corinthians enjoyed 7 solid years in the second division, finishing in mid-table places before being relegated at the end of the 1983 season.Although hoping to return to the Second Division, it was not to be, and only one season after finding themselves competing in this division they were relegated further to the Fourth Division.Three years of mid-high table finishes culminated in 2nd place in the league in 1988, and a return to Third Division football.