'Ray Kennedy sealed the deal for me'
Mark: My love affair started in May 1974 when I watched Super Kev steal the show in the FA Cup final. I was nine and he was my instant hero. It was also the first time I had seen and heard the Red Army. I was in such awe. Even on our black and white telly I was in love. Some 51 years later and about as many trophy lifts watched, with many tears shed, my love has never waned. YNWA
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