 He left the Dell in December 1951 after a fall-out with the board and took up a coaching role with the Football Association.In August 1952, he was appointed manager of Isthmian League side Wycombe Wanderers and took them to third place at the end of this first season, their highest finishing position for 23 years.In his nine years in charge, he kept Wycombe constantly challenging for the league title, which they won in 1955–56 and 1956–57.