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Yesterday was a big day for Steve Coppell as he celebrated his 64th birthday.
This former Crystal Palace and Manchester United coach played a huge part in the development and the rise of Ian Wright, an Arsenal legend centre-forward.
Wright spent the majority of his career at Highbury but, prior to that, he played for Crystal Palace, where he was managed by Coppell.
The now 64-year-old manager gave him a chance to shine and Wright took it with both hands, grasping the opportunity which led him to success in the future.
As Coppell celebrated his birthday, Wright took to
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According to Transfermarkt, Wright made 12 appearances under Coppell during the 1991/92 season, scoring five goals in that period.
It’s clear from the post that Wright valued his input during the formative stages of his career and it appears to have made a profound impact on his memory.