WHEN A NON-league side makes it to the business end of the FA Cup, a cult hero is often born.
Sutton United’s reserve goalkeeper Wayne Shaw regularly appeared in interviews ahead of the non-league side’s clash with the Premier League giants, and further pencilled his name into folklore with his performance during the 2-0 defeat to the Gunners.
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Shaw was photographed hoovering the dugouts, while he visited the bar at half-time, and then was seen eating a pie on live television.
Incidentally, Shaw and BBC pundit Alan Shearer were once team-mates in the Southampton youth team.
“He did (play in the same team as me), absolutely. When we were 14 or 15,” said the Premier League’s all-time leading goalscorer before Sutton took on Arsenal in the FA Cup.
“I actually followed my dreams to the Premier League, and he followed his to the burger van, I think.”
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A brilliant story and legacy. Brendan Ingle changed the lives of many young men. Not just the world champions. Community activism at its best…
@Brian Dalton: couldn’t agree more. Had a great heart & soul. Naseem should have listened to him more too.
Sad news but what a legacy he has left behind. Made a difference.
Great trainer and his legacy will be carried forward with Dom… RIP