Harkness and the board took charge of team affairs, but the club were relegated.
Former club captain Tony Book took charge of first team affairs, restoring some stability.
But it has also given the royal family-dominated federation a prowerful say in team affairs.
It was at this point that Jones became the club's first paid secretary, and in addition took over responsibility for team affairs.
The league is a 12 team affair which is played on a home-and-away format over a period of six to eight months.
Peter Eustace is entirely in charge of team affairs here.
Current team affairs can be followed on the club's official website www.clubwebsite.co.uk/arretonathletic .
The 1998-99 season saw more managerial change, with Steve Bruce taking over first team affairs.
He was made club secretary in 1892 and, in that capacity, took responsibility for all team affairs.
Casper resigned eight games into the 1991/92 season, and Mullen was put in temporary charge of team affairs.