 Thereafter the Grade 1 band was able to keep from being downgraded, but won few events, although the Juvenile band continued to win major competitions.Tom Brown replaced George Shepherd in 1989, and he was replaced in 1994 by David Barnes, who was in turn replaced by James Murray in 1998.Brian Lamond took over at the end of 1999, and in 2000 the band finished 9th at the World Championships, having failed to qualify in previous years.