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For what accomplishment was Revie named FWA Footballer of the Year in 1954?

  • Scoring the most goals that season

  • Being the most valuable player

  • Innovating the role of the first deep-lying centre forward in England

  • Winning the team’s player of the year award

Answer

Revie was named FWA Footballer of the Year in 1954 for his role in innovating the role of the first deep-lying centre forward in England. The role involved a centre forward who dropped deep to collect the ball and then distribute it to other players, rather than being solely focused on scoring goals.
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