Preceded by Noel Cantwell
Followed by Joe Mercer
12th March 1972 – 2nd May 1972
Previously manager of Middlesbrough, Dennison was chief scout under Noel Cantwell. When Cantwell was sacked in March 1972 Dennison was appointed caretaker manager until the end of the season.
Joined: 12th March 1972
First game: 17th March 1972 v West Bromwich Albion, home, First Division, lost 0-2
Left: 2nd May 1972
Last game: 1st May 1972 v Arsenal, home, First Division, lost 0-1
12 games as manager
| Lge | Pl | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | Win % | Pos | |
| 1971-72 | Div 1 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 8 | 25.0 | 18th |
| Totals | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 8 | 25.0 |
Preceded by Noel Cantwell
Followed by Joe Mercer
