John Musgrove, known by many as Muzzy, was born in Leeds in 1949 where his love for football began at an early age.
And as a teenager he went on to play for Sunderland.
John and Tessa Musgrove married in 2000. (Image: Amy Wellstead) After moving to Norfolk, where Mr Musgrove spent the majority of his career, he achieved impressive success as both a player and an influential coach.
He played for Hobbies United when they won the FA Sunday Cup in 1985 - the only team to have done so in the county.
And, when Diss Town beat Taunton in the FA Vase at Wembley in 1994, he was the team's assistant manager.
John Musgrove was the assistant manager for Diss Town when they won the FA Vase in 1994. (Image: Archant) Throughout his career, he managed several teams across the county including Wells and King's Lynn.
Close friend and former footballer Glenn Hoy, described him as an "uncompromising centre-back".........