United, then managed by Dave Basset, took a first-half lead through Adrian Littlejohn when he drove towards the penalty box, held-off Frank Sinclair, and then beat Kevin Hitchcock. Andy Townsend equalised when he threaded the ball past Simon Tracey from an acute angle before Brian Deane netted the winner. Here, The Star took a look at where each set of players’ careers took them from that point.
9. Adrian Littlejohn
Became a physiotherapist, working for Rotherham United, and also worked at United’s academy after hanging-up his boots following spells with Port Vale and Lincoln. | JPIMedia Photo: Stuart Hastings (Staff)
10. Brian Deane
Managed Sarpsborg 08 in Norway after his third and final spell with United, the former England international is now involved with Kosovan club Ferizaj. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Submitted
11. Glyn Hodges
Became Wally Downes’ assistant at AFC Wimbledon last year, he worked closely with his former Wales colleague Mark Hughes after leaving his final club Scarborough. | JPIMedia Photo: Submitted
12. CHELSEA: Kevin Hitchcock
Now the goalkeeping coach for MLS franchise New England Revolution, he represented Nottingham Forest and Mansfield Town before making over 90 league appearances at Stamford Bridge. | Getty Images Photo: Gary M. Prior