He was the captain Norwich City knew would always go the extra mile. But never more so than on September 20, 2015 - a date that will forever be etched in Russell Martin ’s memory.

Frankie McAvoy remembers it as clear as day too. That morning the Canaries skipper embarked on a frantic 500-mile round trip from the team hotel in Liverpool to witness the birth of his son back in Norfolk - before delivering an equalising goal at Anfield eight hours later. ‌

McAvoy hadn’t long been in position as Alex Neil ’s sidekick at Carrow Road. ‌

But that moment above all others brought home the remarkable dedication, standards and responsibility the defender displayed in both his personal and professional life.

McAvoy saw it on a daily basis at Norwich from Martin the player.

A few years la

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