As a 21-year-old in his debut season, Kit Symons was four minutes away from reaching the 1992 FA Cup final with Portsmouth. And then Ronnie Whelan equalised for Liverpool. Further heartache followed as Pompey lost the replay 3-1 on penalties, with Symons (as surprised as anyone when selected) the only one to score.
A trip to Wembley evaded Symons for the rest of his career, but he did win two league titles with Fulham and promotion with Crystal Palace. The centre back also won 36 caps for Wales - coming agonisingly close to qualifying for the 1994 World Cup.
He then managed Fulham, while also helping to end Wales' 58-year wait to qualify for a major tournament as assistant manager to Chris Coleman in the Euro 2016 qualifiers. He was then by Rob Page's side as Wales reached Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup. Oh, and he also had a chat with Michael Jackson and Noel Gallagher (not at the same time). Quite the career.
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Episode 126: Ben Davies on Euro 2016
Episode 125: Analysing Wales 3-0 Scotland 1979
Episode 124: Robbie Savage
Episode 123: Analysing Wales 1-0 England 1984
Episode 122: Simon Davies
Episode 121: Analysing Wales 2-1 Italy 2002
Episode 120: Joe Ledley special
Episode 119: Analysing Wales 1-0 Germany 1991
Episode 118: EJFOF returns
Episode 117: How much will Wales miss Joe Allen?
Episode 116: Late goals and controversial decisions
Episode 115: Clashing with teammates
Episode 114: Part Two - Man City's ban & Premier League Team of the Season
Episode 114: Part One - Why are Swansea struggling to win?
Episode 113: Part Two - Are Sheffield United the best ever promoted team?
Episode 113: Part One - Academies & Training Grounds
Episode 112: January transfer window review
Episode 111: Will Robson-Kanu return for Wales?
Episode 110: Virgil van Dijk and changing mentality
Episode 109: Derby reaction and best strikers
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