Micky Gynn has described Coventry City’s 1987 FA Cup Final victory over Tottenham Hotspur as his perfect day.
Speaking to the Coventry Observer’s Steve Carpenter as part of a series of interviews about those involved with the FA Cup Final, Gynn said: "I remember tangling with Mabbutt early on and ripping half of one of my boots," recalled Gynn.
"Mabbutt was a great defender who was never afraid to stick a boot in and it just so happens he tore mine that day.
"So I ended up playing most of the match wearing one studded boot and one moulded, which was strange to say the least, but I was playing in a cup final so it didn’t effect me too much.
"It was without doubt the biggest moment of my career no matter what had happened on the day.
"We were playing against one of the best teams in the country. They had all the star players but deep down I think they knew they were in for a tough match.
"I wasn’t too surprised looking back that we made the final because we had players who could win matches on their day and that was important.
"We obviously had some tough games en-route to the final but I felt we thoroughly deserved to win them but we certainly did it the hard way.
"We knew we had to play well as a team that’s how I always look at it and we had a great togetherness which we still have now.
"Going to lift the cup was emotional but I don’t remember much because there was so much to take in.
"It turned out to be a perfect afternoon for everyone involved at the club and we we certainly celebrated that night.”
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