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Brackley Town vs Burton Albion: Arsenal’s cup final classic sparked Gary Bowyer’s passion

Gary Bowyer may have had a top player for a dad – but it was the FA Cup that truly ignited his passion for the game.

By Chris Dunlavy

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Gary Bowyer may have had a top player for a dad – but it was the FA Cup that truly ignited his passion for the game.
The Burton Albion boss, whose father Ian won two European Cups with Nottingham Forest, was seven years old and living in a house full of Manchester United supporters when the Red Devils faced Arsenal in the 1979 final.
Widely regarded as an all-time classic, Arsenal surged into a 2-0 lead and looked to be cruising to victory before quickfire goals from Gordon McQueen and Sammy McIl...

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