'My son fulfilled my dream at Molineux'
Stephen: I come from a West Brom family so I am the black sheep. Willing or not, Dad sacrificed himself on the Molineux altar to please his youngest son. My favourite player was Hughie Curran, who scored two goals in the away leg of the Texaco Cup final win. I travelled with Dad to his beloved Hawthorns. West Brom had just scored, Curran was substituted and John Richards came on. Kick-off. "Pass to Waggy [Dave Wagstaffe]," I shouted - totally ignored. Then, Richards went past one, past two and scored. The King is dead, long live King John. Thanks Dad!
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