Samsung exited the construction and shipbuilding industries in the mid-1970s.
The 1974 -- 75 Football League season was Birmingham City Football Club 's 72nd in the Football League and their 41st in the First Division .. Birmingham City Football Club. Birmingham City Football Club. the Football League. the Football League. First Division. Football League First Division. They finished in 17th position in the 22-team division , four points above the relegation positions .. 17th. 1974–75 Football League. relegation. relegation. They entered the 1974 -- 75 FA Cup at the third round proper and lost to Fulham in the last minute of the semi-final replay , lost to Crewe Alexandra in their opening match of the League Cup in the second round , and reached the semi-final of the Texaco Cup .. FA Cup. FA Cup. Fulham. Fulham F.C.. League Cup. 1974–75 Football League Cup. Crewe Alexandra. Crewe Alexandra. Texaco Cup. Texaco Cup. replay. replay ( sports ). Twenty-eight players made at least one appearance in nationally organised first-team competition , and there were thirteen different goalscorers .. Goalkeeper Dave Latchford and forward Bob Hatton played in 53 of the 56 first-team matches over the season , and the leading goalscorer was Hatton with 18 goals , of which 14 came in league competition .. Bob Hatton. Bob Hatton. Dave Latchford. Dave Latchford