1984-5 Season. Robert Isaac was Young Player of the Year
We were away at Millwall. The old Den probably the most dangerous place to visit as an away fan back then.
Isaac and five friends including Pat Nevin, were at a League Cup game between Millwall and Chelsea at The Den on 9 October 1984, when they realised they were heading towards the home end. To avoid any incidents, they decided to cut through an alleyway, where they were confronted by a group of Millwall fans. According to Isaac, he and his friends were asked to name the Millwall reserve team goalkeeper, which they could not do, due to fear. He was then 'slashed across his back from his armpit to the base of his spine', before charging through the group and fleeing. He was found bleeding by council worker George Bennetts, before being rushed to the Lewisham Hospital, where he required 55 stitches. He reportedly only survived due to the thickness of the leather jacket he was wearing at the time.
Since retiring, he has worked as a chauffeur for the Maktoums, the ruling family of Dubai.