For many of the United team, the legendary FA Cup run represented a career pinnacle never matched before or since.
But for one of the other stars of the Hereford v Newcastle replay, it marked the beginning of a journey which has taken him to a succession of FA, European and World Cup finals.
The BBC's number one commentator John Motson has always acknowledged the part that United have played in his career. 'Motty' will be back in town next Thursday at a special dinner which marks 30 years of giantkilling by Hereford United.
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