It’s 32 years ago today since a band of Sheffield Wednesday players wrote themselves into the club’s folklore.
Against the odds, Second Division Wednesday beat a Manchester United team inching to the verge of greatness again in the League Cup final at Wembley, thanks to an iconic goal from John Sheridan. Those of you who watched it will still remember the ‘dink’ and those not old enough will certainly have been told about it.
"We had a great spirit. They just all gelled together. We went to a cup final that we knew we were going to win,” said boss Ron Atkinson. "I don’t think I’ve ever had that feeling in football, whoever we were playing, but we knew we were going down there to win it.”
One of the understated members of the side, Williams was involved in the deal that brought Mark Bright to Wednesday, heading the other way for Crystal Palace in 1995. Went on to play for Sunderland, Birmingham, Torquay and Southend before dropping into non-league playing and coaching. Now lives in Florida where he coaches in schools. Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
Came on for Harkes late on in the final. Madden had enjoyed his testimonial at the start of the season and played his last of eight seasons with Wednesday in 1991. Moved to Wolves and played at Darlington and Chesterfield before a career in journalism, PR and in education. Now semi-retired but does some media work. Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
An unused sub at Wembley, Francis replaced Ron at the end of the season and guided the Owls to huge success, including a third place First Division finish and two domestic cup finals. Sacked in 1995 in controversial circumstances, he enjoyed equal success as manager of Birmingham, reaching the League Cup final in 2001, and had a spell in charge of Crystal Palace. Left the game but for occasional media appearances in 2003. Photo: Trevor Cook