Preceded by Gary McAllister
Followed by Peter Reid
11th December 2003 – 3rd May 2004
Black was put in temporary charge in December 2003 when McAllister was given leave to look after his sick wife. In January he was appointed permanent manager when McAllister stood down.
Joined: 11th December 2003 (as caretaker manager, made permanent manager on 16th January 2004)
First game: 13th December 2003 v Burnley, away, First Division, won 2-1
Left: 3rd May 2004
Last game: 1st May 2004 v Gillingham, away, First Division, won 5-2
26 games as manager
| Lge | Pl | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | Win % | Pos | |
| 2003-04 | Div 1 | 23 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 38 | 24 | 36 | 47.8 | 12th |
FA Cup: 3 games (1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss)
Preceded by Gary McAllister
Followed by Peter Reid
