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2 unusual facts about Bruce Grobbelaar


Spastique

The closing track "Fashanu" is possibly the only known song dedicated to English Premier League footballer John Fashanu, and the match-fixing scandal involving him, Bruce Grobbelaar and Hans Segers.

The Fields of Anfield Road

John Power from Cast and the La's fame co-wrote the final verse and vocal contributions were made by Phil Thompson and Bruce Grobbelaar amongst others.


1988 FA Cup Final

Wimbledon took the lead shortly before half-time, when Lawrie Sanchez's looping header, from a Dennis Wise free kick on the left, went across goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar and into the net.

Dave Beasant

At the start of the 1994–95 season, he was replaced by Bruce Grobbelaar but was restored as first-choice keeper for the last month of the season.

Winterbourne United F.C.

On 18 November 2009 it was confirmed that former Liverpool goalkeeper and colleague of Tanner, Bruce Grobbelaar had agreed to play in a one-off cup tie against local rivals Patchway in a Gloucestershire FA County Cup match on 5 December.


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