Source: Daily_Mail
THE LIST: Sport's greatest captains, Nos 30-21
Two heads are better than one, in sport as so often in life. Where would Blackburn Rovers have been in 1994 without the SAS - Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton?
But it's not just team-mates that make up great sporting partnerships. What about the bond between head coach Clive Woodward and captain Martin Johnson that helped deliver the rugby World Cup for England in 2003?
Even in individual sports, the headline-grabbing icon often has an essential aide, such as with the double act enjoyed between a golfer and his caddie.
Sportsmail pays homage to the combinations that clicked for the latest edition of The List.
Read our next batch and stick with us right through until Friday as we count down from 50 to No 1.
And, as ever, let us know what you think!
30. Nick Faldo and Fanny Sunesson (Golf)
Trusty Fanny worked with England's six-time Major champion for thest best part of 14 years through the Nineties and early 2000s, including three Open championship victories.
Faldo and Fanny: No 30
Faldo and Fanny: No 30
29. Brian Fletcher and Red Rum (Horse Racing)
The legendary Red Rum and accomplished jockey Brian Fletcher are remembered for winning the Grand National in 1973 and 1974.
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28. Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton (Football)
Known as 'SAS Partnership', Shearer and Sutton's goals won the 1995 Premier League title for Blackburn Rovers - the only side outside the supposed 'Big Four' to have won the Premiership title (although Liverpool never have). Searer scored 34 goals in that triumphant season and his partner, Sutton, notched 15.
No 29: Red Rum and Brian Fletcher
No 29: Red Rum and Brian Fletcher
No 28: Blackburn's SAS squad
No 28: Blackburn's SAS squad
27. Ricky Villa and Ossie Ardiles (Football)
The Argentine duo were signed by Tottenham following their country's 1978 World Cup success. Villa scored 18 goals in 133 Spurs appearances, none more spectacular than his winning goal against Manchester City in the FA Cup Final replay in 1981 - for which he won the Wembley goal of the century award in 2001. Ardiles was so popular down The Lane that Chas and Dave wrote the song 'Ossie's Dream' about the future Spurs manager.
No 27: Argentina pair Ardiles (left) and Villa
No 27: Argentina pair Ardiles (left) and Villa
26. Phil Edmonds and John Emburey (Cricket)
Left-armer Edmonds and orthodox off-spinner Emburey tweaked Middlesex to County Championship domination throughout the Eighties. They also combined at England level, although the pair often competed for the same place in the Test team.
Until Mark Pettini beat it in 2006, Emburey held the batting record for the highest innings made entirely from boundaries. He scored 46 for the England XI against Tasmania at Hobart in 1986-87, with 10 fours and a six. Brilliant.
John Emburey
Phil Edmonds
Spin twins: No 26 Emburey (left) and Edmonds (right)
25. Sir Alex Ferguson and Brian Kidd (Football)
Remember THAT goal celebration in 1993 when Steve Bruce rescued Manchester United's title hopes with a late header against Sheffield Wednesday? Well that bloke in the tracksuit on his knees, on the pitch was Brian Kidd - Fergie's right-hand man. Kidd was promoted from youth team boss to assistant manager in 1991 and helped Ferguson guide United to Football League Cup glory in 1992, the Premier League title in 1993, the double in 1994 and again in 1996, as well as another Premier League title in 1997. Not too shabby.
No 25: Kidd (left) and Sir Alex
No 25: Kidd (left) and Sir Alex
VIDEO: THAT (rather embarrassing) celebration...
24. Vincent O'Brien and Lester Piggott (Horse Racing)
A brilliant trainer-jockey combination throughout the late Sixties and Seventies colluding to produce Derby winners Sir Ivor (1968), Nijinsky (1970) and The Minstrel (1977).
No 24: English jockey Lester Piggott (right) and horse trainer Vincent O'Brien in 1968
No 24: English jockey Lester Piggott (right) and horse trainer Vincent O'Brien in 1968
23. Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant (Basketball)
Bryant and team-mate Shaquille O'Neal inspired the LA Lakers to three consecutive NBA championships from 2000 to 2002. Under brilliant coach Phil Jackson the pair emerged outstanding centre-guard combination.
No 23: Shaquille O''Neal (left) and and Kobe Bryant
No 23: Shaquille O''Neal (left) and and Kobe Bryant
22. Franco Baresi and Alessandro Costacurta (Football)
As AC Milan swept all before them throughout the Nineties, Baresi and Costacurta sttod tall at the centre of arguably the finest back four in footballing history - with Paolo Maldini and Mauro Tassotti.
Alessandro Costacurta
Franco Baresi
No 22: Costacurta (left) and Baresi (right)
21. Sir Matt Busby and Jimmy Murphy (Football)
Murphy was Sir Matt's trusted lieutenant at Old Trafford and the story of the Welshman's appointment to Busby's staff is delightful. During the Second World War, Murphy was giving a speech about football to a band of troops, and in attendance was Matt Busby. Busby was so impressed by Murphy's speech that, upon his appointment as manager of Manchester United, he made Murphy the first signing. In his role as assistant manager, it was Murphy's responsibility to scout and train the young footballers who were to become the 'Busby Babes', which included the likes of Duncan Edwards and Bobby Charlton.
