Ronnie Radford: Iconic FA Cup goalscorer dies aged 79on November 2, 2022 at 3:41 pm

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Ronnie Radford, scorer of one of the most memorable goals in FA Cup history, dies at the age of 79.

Radford powered home a 30-yard first-time shot on a muddy pitch to help non-league Hereford United upset top-flight Newcastle United in the third round in 1972.

“Ronnie is not just a part of Hereford United folklore; he is a part of football history,” said Hereford.

“We will always keep Ronnie close to our hearts at Edgar Street.”

Watched by 14,000 fans packed in to Edgar Street on 5 February 1972, Newcastle looked set for a place in the fourth round thanks to a late Malcolm Macdonald goal.

But Radford won back possession and played a one-two before his stunning finish in the 85th minute took the game to extra time.

Substitute Ricky George scored the winner as Hereford became the first non-league club to defeat a top-flight side since 1949.

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