Can you remember a former Cardiff City winger named Phil Lythgoe? No? To be honest, I'm not surprised.

Having previously played for Norwich City, Bristol Rovers and Oxford United, Lythgoe was signed by Bluebirds manager Len Ashurst from non-league Witney Town on a non-contract basis in May 1982 simply to play in a two-legged Welsh Cup final against Swansea City.

The first leg produced a 0-0 draw at Ninian Park, while the Swans won the second leg 2-1 at the Vetch. Lythgoe played in both matches, but he was not offered a more permanent contract and went back into non-league football.

Why am I mentioning this today? Well, I just saw the gentleman concerned being interviewed on Sky's Soccer Saturday and instantly recognised his name, although I'll admit I had to check the record books to find out exactly when he played for City. Lythgoe is currently Norwich's Player Liason Officer and has apparently been doing that job for a number of years. Fascinating, huh?