There was some stiff competition around in League Cup winning year, not least Wembley scorer Andy Gray and skipper Emlyn Hughes, but it was the striker’s compatriot and a third member of Molineux’s international set who got the nod from fans. Only in the final two games of the season did the little midfielder lose his ever-present status – what a reliable force he was.

Posted on: Tuesday, July 18th, 2017.