Couldn't help have a little chuckle at your "... aced the exams with 90% plus".
Even 95% at maths is considered 'Needs to do better' here in China. ...
I know much has been said about Warnock's man-management skills, but Murphy came across as a bit introverted, and as you say - a sensitive character....
Hmm... I might be wrong on this, but I seem to recall this in the mid-seventies, however, we were singing "Swindon" - not Swansea? (which would go to...