Bygone Blades... 1959

Last updated : 07 April 2016 By @blades_mad1889

Team-mates escort Norwich City goalkeeper Ken Nethercott as, with his injured right arms hanging limply, he leaves the field after the drawn FA Cup quarter final match against Sheffield United. He played the last 30 minutes with a dislocated shoulder after making a save.

United had defeated both London clubs Crystal Palace and Arsenal in previous rounds but despite the advantage of the Canaries keeper carrying on injured, the Blades could only draw through Russell’s goal. The shot-stopper proved to be quite an hero, as 4 days later the Yellow & Green would dump Second Division Sheffield United out of the Cup, winning by three goals to two in the replay at Carrow Road.