John Cameron was the first player-manager to appear in the final, with Tottenham Hotspur in 1901. Only he and Kenny Dalglish (1986) led their teams to victory as player-managers.

John Cameron was the first player-manager to appear in the final, with Tottenham Hotspur in 1901. Only he and Kenny Dalglish (1986) led their teams to victory as player-managers.