Editing Warrington Wolves (section)

===1962–1971===
There was a split into two divisions in 1962–3 with Warrington gaining sixth spot in the top flight.

During the early part of the 1965–66 season floodlights were installed and a friendly match against Wigan was arranged. They were officially switched on for the match on Tuesday 28 September, Wigan winning the match. Warrington's home game against Widnes became the first rugby league match to be broadcast on BBC albeit only to the south of England. The final of the Lancashire Cup was reached by gaining a 21–10 victory over Oldham in the semi-final. The final against [[Rochdale Hornets]], at [[Knowsley Road]], was won 16–5. It was Ashcroft's only trophy in his time as Wire coach.

Success was proving difficult for Warrington. Attendances had dwindled, costs were rising and the club were having financial difficulties. Wire appointed a new coach [[Jackie Fleming]] in 1967 who won the Lancashire League (1967–8) then [[Joe Egan (rugby league)|Joe Egan]] in 1969.

After a disastrous start to the 1970–71 season, coach Joe Egan decided to stand down. He was replaced by [[Peter Harvey]]. The change made little difference as the club won only 11 out of 24 matches. The club also had debts of around £33,000. The club was saved by a take-over bid from new chairman Ossie Davies and as part of the rescue package on 20 May 1971, [[Alex Murphy (rugby league)|Alex Murphy]] was appointed the new player-coach of the club.