When Ronnie Radford died this week aged 79, the obituaries did not so much tell the story of his life, but more so one afternoon. One kick, even.
His long-range screamer for non-League Hereford United in a 2-1 giant-killing of First Division Newcastle United, in the FA Cup Third Round of 1972, is arguably the most iconic goal in the competition's history.
Every January for half a century it has been replayed on our TV screens, fondly remembered across the land. Except on Tyneside, that is.
Ronnie Radford will go down in FA Cup folklore for his memorable goal against Newcastle
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