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Greatest Gaffer: Graham Hyde on former Sheffield Wednesday manager Trevor Francis

Hyde made four Wembley appearances in less than seven weeks as Wednesday contested an FA Cup semi-final, final and final replay as well as a League Cup final.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
11 April 2021

By Andy Mitchell

OWLS ABOUT THAT THEN! Graham Hyde, front far left, with Trevor Francis, centre, and the Sheffield Wednesday team which won the 1993 FA Cup semi-final against city rivals Sheffield United
PICTURE: Alamy

WHO inspires the inspirations in the ever-changing world of football? Which traits stand the test of time?
In the latest in our series, we pick the brains of former Sheffield Wednesday and Birmingham City midfielder and Redditch United boss Graham Hyde.
Hyde made four Wembley appearances in less than seven weeks as Wednesday contested an FA Cup semi-final, final and final r...

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