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O'Reilly and Martyn explain Coppell's deployment of Wright in the '90 Cup final

In an exclusive interview for the latest 'Down Memory Lane' in support of the FA's Heads Up campaign, Crystal Palace pair Gary O'Reilly and Nigel Martyn reflect on the 1990 FA Cup final against Manchester United and propose their explanation for Steve Coppell's use of super-sub, Ian Wright.

Wright had fractured his shin twice before the Cup final took place, and Coppell was forced to start the talismanic forward on the bench in the biggest game of his career.

But, come the 69th-minute and with the score 1-2 in United's favour, the Palace manager turned to Wright and gave him his orders.