This article explores the importance of unsung heroes in football, using John McGovern of Derby County and Nottingham Forest as a prime example. McGovern's contributions to both teams' success, despite often being overlooked, are highlighted. The article also draws parallels with Sean Longstaff, the current Newcastle United midfielder who faces similar criticism for his selfless gameplay.
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The Rams reached the semi-finals of the European Cup in 1973, being eliminated by Juventus in what a cautious lawyer might describe as controversial circumstances. Essentially, it was floodlight robbery. Longstaff, however, is not my top nomination for the Magpies’ Unsung Hero award. That goes to a player who in recent weeks has done as much as any teammate to propel United towards theHaving made his first-team debut for Norwich 11 years ago this week in the FA Cup, he was promptly sent on loan to Swindon and Southend , for whom he netted his first senior goal, against Rochdale at Spotland.
Aged 21, he finally became a fixture for second-tier Norwich in 2016-17. A total of 12 goals from 45 appearances, including four caps for England Under-21s.If you read Left Foot Forward by Garry Nelson, the importance of luck and timing quickly become clear. There are an awful lot of Sliding Doors moments. Most important of all, a manager has to believe in you. For whatever reason, Jacob Murphy took time to prove his worth to his parent club.
Back at United, he played 34 times in Bruce’s second season “in charge”. The tactics were almost non-existent and the ambition equally limited. Football for United’s fans became all but unwatchable. The odds were stacked against an attacking wide player who thrived on a front-foot approach. Second, his piledriver in the 6-1 romp against Spurs, when we hit five in the first 21 minutes. The strike was superb, the celebration sheer class, standing stock still, eyes as wide as saucers while St James’ Park went bonkers all around him. A total of four goals from 43 appearances in 2022-23 included a brief run-out at Wembley in the League Cup final.
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