Marshall finally got to win at the Twin Towers
It’s a big day for the players of Lincoln City and Shrewsbury Town.
They get the chance to win silverware at Wembley in the Checkatrade Trophy Final.
For most of the players, it will be their only chance of glory at the world-famous stadium.
Former midfielder Marshall Burke came agonisingly close to winning the competition with Lincoln when it was known as the Football League Group Cup.
He scored two goals for the Imps as they lost 3-2 against Millwall.
However, the final wasn’t the big occasion it is now.
Lincoln hosted the occasion at Sincil Bank! Marshall’s opportunity to make his mark at the Twin Towers came five years later with a team that would fold within two years.
He recalled: “I joined Colne Dynamoes after my career as a league player had finished.
“They were funded by a businessman, who was also the manager.
“The team rose through the ranks and were only denied a place in the Conference because their ground wasn’t up to standard.
“In 1988, we made it all the way to Wembley and beat Emley to win the FA Vase.
“It was a great achievement for such a small club, and for me it meant I had finally played at national stadiums on both sides of the border.
“Many years before, I had represented Glasgow Schools Under-15s at Hampden Park.”
Not long after turning out at Hampden, Marshall made a huge decision about his football career.
He decided to knock back Rangers and move to England.
“I was brought up Easterhouse and played youth football for Eastercraigs.
“I got the Man of the Match award when Scotland Schoolboys beat England 4- 1 at Fir Park.
“Roy Aiken, Alan Brazil and Jim Melrose were amongst my team-mates.
“I used to train with Rangers once a week when Jock Wallace was the manager, and they made me an offer to sign.
“But I’d been going down south to places like Birmingham City and Everton during the school holidays and fancied sampling English football.
“I had offers from Aston Villa and Southampton, but plumped for Burnley.
“My family were all big Bluenoses, so they were probably disappointed by my choice.
“I can’t say I regret the decision. I think moving to England has served me well.
“I felt Rangers would probably farm me out to a junior team, whereas I was quickly able to get into the Burnley reserve side.
“They were in the top flight when I joined, and I made my first-team debut against Bolton at the age of 18.
“There were famous names such as Martin Dobson and Leighton James at the club.
“Around that time, I went to France with Scotland for a youth mini- World Cup and was voted Player of the Tournament.”
After five years at Turf Moor, Marshall followed manager Jimmy Adamson to Leeds United.
He said: “Unfortunately, Jimmy was only there for a few months and I found it hard to get a look in.
“Howard Kendall then signed me for Blackburn Rovers in 1980.
“I couldn’t go out on a Saturday night when I played there because there was an intense rivalry between Blackburn and Burnley.
“I don’t think it’s as bad now.
“Quite a few players have moved between the clubs since then, some even on loan.”
Marshall’s career then took him to Lincoln, where John Fashanu was leading the attack.
After brief spells with Cardiff City and Tranmere Rovers, he moved to non- league football with Scarborough.
A 30- year career in brewery sales followed when the boots were hung up.
Now 59, Marshall lives in Clitheroe and is Sales Manager for Moorhouse’s Brewery.