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1. Biography of John Fashanu
2. Football Career
3. Later Football Career
4. Championship Victory and Retirement
5. Television Career

Biography of John Fashanu

John Fashanu, an English television presenter and former footballer, was born in Kensington, London.

He was born into a Nigerian barrister and Guyanese mother. After his parents divorced, he and his brother Justin were placed in the care of the Barnardo's network.

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They were later adopted by Alf and Betty Jackson and moved to Shropham, Attleborough, Norfolk.

Football Career

Fashanu began his football career in 1979 with Norwich City and turned professional two years later.

During this time, his brother Justin transferred from Carrow Road to Nottingham Forest. Although Norwich City was promoted to the first division in the 1981-1982 season, Fashanu only played in five league matches and