darren mullen
@ncr72
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@UEFA PRO Licence Coach /Father/Husband/Realistic Optimist. Coach at @officialdowngaa Minors & @harpsGAC Seniors
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12 years ago I was asked to help coach 6-8 year olds as my first coaching experience and today I’ve received the
@UEFA
Pro Diploma. I’d like to thank everyone who has helped me on that journey not only for their advice but also the many laughs along the way.
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My daughter has been ill from Friday night an Asian Doctor refused to believe it was a simple infection against other opinions resulting in successful emergency surgery today so the next time I hear someone complaining of ‘foreigners taking our jobs’ get back to your cave.
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If you were to ask someone a year ago which one of these images would be breaking the law 🤷🏻♂️
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I made a promise to my wee mate Archie that we would lift the league title together 💙
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Delighted, knackered, emotional but overall immensely proud to be manager of this fantastic club and to share this day with the amazing people involved both on and off the pitch……….Champions
@NewryCityAFC
🏆 🔵⚪️🎉💙
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It’s my daughters 14th birthday today and she obviously couldn’t have a big party so the neighbours all came out to sing Happy Birthday to her. The one thing that is evident throughout all this is the brilliant community spirit....
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Disappointed with the result this weekend but as a father of four daughters the death of Lyra McKee has annoyed more than any football result could ever do. She has done more in her 29 years to impact positively than those who murdered her will ever do.
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With the natural current concerns there’s no other way to describe this other than blatant greed and stupidity.....
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Standing feeling slightly sorry for myself after a well deserved defeat today and my wee mate Archie comes up to me to tell me not to worry we will be fine 🔵⚪️
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Honestly couldn’t be prouder tonight the players left everything on the pitch and the magnificent
@NewryCityAFC
fans left everything in the stands. We go now and win a league title on Saturday. Best of luck to
@BallymenaUnited
in the final.
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I wouldn’t normally comment on opposing players but if Mark Sykes isn’t given a chance playing professional football across the water at some level there’s something badly wrong.
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Absolutely gutted for everyone
@NewryCityAFC
we just haven’t been good enough but couldn’t be prouder of players staff and fans. Thank you to everyone who welcomed us to The Premiership this year we will be back
#NCAFC
🔵⚪️
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Management is never easy and you question why you do it at times but it’s nights like tonight that make it worthwhile. Really good bunch of players, coaching staff, committee and most importantly fans that deserved a wee lift tonight 💙 🏆
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For anyone who might think this is staged I met Harry 10 minutes later putting cones and bibs into a van to drive back to Ballinamallard. The joys of management that most people will never see…..
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Out having a few beers on a rare Friday night off annoys me when people would rather watch Leeds v West Brom than Larne v Coleraine. Maybe if they bothered their arse watching local football their view would change.
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After 14 years coaching at the club it was a tough decision to leave but this was the right time for me. It will be an emotional week but one that I hope to enjoy with the players coaches and fans. Many thanks for all your messages they really are greatly appreciated 💙⚽️
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It you criticise Jordan Henderson you have never played in a team with a player who never gives up, never seeks praise and doesn’t care who scores the goal as long as his team wins
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You definitely can’t accuse the
@NewryCityAFC
fans of lacking ingenuity and a sense of humour when it comes to making flags…….
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Most of us take football way too seriously and at times can lose focus on the most important things in life. As a father of 4 daughters seeing someone lose one so young is a devastating reminder that it’s only a game and puts things into perspective.
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Absolutely brilliant performance from every single
@NewryCityAFC
player tonight and a result that no one can deny us. Fans super again and delighted for them. Bus journey home will be a whole lot easier
#NCAFC
🔵⚪️
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The sideline is a hugely emotional place for any manager but no matter what the result if you are having a pint at the bar after the game with the opposition manager it’s always a good sign…..
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For anyone who has daughters they have a serious way of reducing your willpower. For 3 months I’ve sworn we would not be getting a dog so it’s a warm welcome for Rosie to the Mullen household....
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In a week of tragedy and political divide the one thing you notice is that for all the difference in opinion there is a serious amount of good honest people involved in Irish League football. Never change your colours but always remember it’s only a game.
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Just having a few beers with the man who scored the winner in 2 European Cup Finals 🔴⚪️
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Six years ago to the day we had a public meeting about the possibility of reforming
@NewryCityAFC
its fair to say things have gone better than we had hoped for that day
#NCAFC
🔵⚪️
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To have the opportunity to manage my hometown team for even 1 game would have been an absolute honour but to have that pleasure for 250 games has been more than I could have dreamed of. Many thanks to every player coach fan and club member who have helped me along the way....
This weekend marks a special occasion for Manager
@ncr72
, 250 games in charge of Newry City AFC. Many great memories in a short space of time & many more to come.
#DarrenMullensBlueAndWhiteArmy
💙⚽️🔵⚪️
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31 years ago my late father took bottles of champagne down to his local and ended up giving them to an Arsenal fan I always remember him saying to me never take the champagne off ice until it’s won. It will now be taken off the ice
#Champions
#YNWA
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Tried to sign Jerry Thompson a few years back cracking player but wouldn’t have known the lad. None of us walked in his shoes but you can only hope that greater measures are put in place to make sure we don’t have to. Deepest condolences to his family and friends.
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For anyone involved in football the day you stop buying yourself new boots is a tough one thankfully the legend that is Micky Keenan is still buying himself new boots at the grand old age of 96
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There are plenty of fans missing their sports at the minute so if you can enjoy watching this half as much as Daniel enjoyed being in it then it was certainly worthwhile......
With no football for a few weeks
@ncr72
&
@deckycarville10
thought one of our top fans Daniel Murphy deserved a treat! We think Daniel makes a better keeper than Decky too 😁 Video
@AllyMcKenzie91
⚽️🔵⚪️
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Behind most managers/coaches there’s a long suffering and extremely supportive partner. 20 years married today and certainly couldn’t do without mine
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It’s my wife’s birthday today took her to Dublin for the night we’ve watched the Coventry v Sunderland game then Everton v Utd now the League Cup Final thank God there’s Spanish Football on later or it would be a poor end to her big day
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I remember travelling to Stormont to try and speak to Government officials to allow us to play football again. To manage my hometown club for one game is an honour in itself 300 games is a privilege……
We couldn’t let this evening go by without acknowledging the boss. Congratulations to Darren Mullen, who today managed his 300th game for our club. 8 years, 4 promotions and endless work behind the scenes.
Thank you Darren.
#YourCityYourClub
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Irish League football can get plenty of stick at times but if you are still criticising it after this week then your TV has to be broke
#IrishCupFinal
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In house game today 2 young GKs took sick so the legend that is Micky Keenan had to step in. For a man who looks like someone who fell into the sale rail at TKMax with that kit today he’s an absolute phenomenon and a fine example to any young lad. Thanks to
@AidanCarroll64
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First night of preseason and decided to join in hobbled in the door to a look from my wife that said ‘when will you ever catch yourself on ?’ I’ll hardly be fit to move tomorrow but great to be back at it
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Flicking back and forth between the Larne v Coleraine and Shamrock Rovers v Dundalk tonight 2 cracking games. Absolutely no reason not to get out and support local football.
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If you can’t appreciate Liverpool’s football this year you are either bitter or have never kicked a ball in your life
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Many thanks for all the messages folks much appreciated. Honestly couldn’t be prouder of having the opportunity to manage my hometown club in The Premiership. Great people on and off the pitch
@NewryCityAFC
and this is a fitting reward for them
#NCAFC
🔵⚪️
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Honestly couldn’t be happier after agreeing this deal thank you so much for all your messages it’s greatly appreciated and I look forward to meeting the huge amount of good people involved in all aspects football once we return 💙
We have some good news that our Chairman
@jocknewry
would like to share with our supporters…
We are delighted to announce that First Team Manager
@ncr72
has agreed to stay on having signed a new two-year contract. Click ⬇️
#YourCityYourClub
🥳💙⚽️🔵⚪️
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Honestly felt his pain with our late winner against
@Ballinamallard
but Harry McConkey is without doubt one of the nicest men you will meet in football
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If ever a photo summed our club up its this one. Poor run of results but the lads have put a massive shift in and are starting to get their rewards. Our fans can see this and play a massive part in our results whether they realise it or not 🔵⚪️
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Some things never change no matter what age you are. Rang me this morning at 7.45 to sing Happy Birthday and still reminds my daughters that they are to spoil me all day
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I remember when I started coaching being told not to share your work couldn’t disagree more it’s not rocket science it’s how you set it up and deliver it. More importantly you are always learning off others in some manner so try to give a little bit back.
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Played the last 15 minutes of an in house game today as an emergency sub and loved every minute of it. I’m continually telling players to enjoy every moment of their football careers there’s no better feeling than chasing a ball around a pitch ⚽️ 💙
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Not only can we not play but we can’t even train outdoors in a safe controlled manner yet if we all ran up and down the middle of The Quays or The Buttercrane we would be fine. Considering the work that has been done and not one case linked to the club this doesn’t add up...
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Any disappointment at tonight’s game being called off is obviously forgotten about when you hear people are hurt. Hopefully the officials involved make a full and speedy recovery.
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Very important that we all pay heed to the advice on social media etc but it’s also a great forum for trying to make people smile/laugh more so than ever. My youngest girl asked me could she pretend to be the
@NewryCityAFC
manager for 5 mins today hopefully this make you smile..
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Some images make you realise that football means a hell of a lot more than just 3 points…..
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Never mind your Saudi billionaires getting 3 points after a 6 hour round trip and your vice-chairman paying for chips on the bus is living the dream 🔵⚪️
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Not sure where this originated from but has to bring a genuine smile to your face.....
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We certainly won’t get carried away after last nights win but considering where we have come from it was a result that’s just reward for everyone who has dug deep on and off the pitch over the past 6 years
@NewryCityAFC
#NCAFC
🔵⚪️
Sheer delight for this man
@ncr72
first ever home game in the Premiership and first win for
@NewryCityAFC
what a night 💪
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Kit for the week at the start of the UEFA PRO Licence course looking forward to learning over the next 14 months....
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Young lad who ran onto the pitch at the end of last nights Liverpool game to grab the ball. Some people wanting him banned if he was my kid I’d tell him not to do it again but he’d also be getting a high five for having the audacity to do it 👏🏻
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One of the nicest lads you will meet and a terrific servant to Newry over the past 6 years. He owes the club nothing and had the strength of character to manage a club that continuously punches above it’s weight. Unless you have been in his shoes you will never understand 💙
Gary Boyle speaks to NCAFC TV after stepping down as Manager this evening.
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Behind every manager there’s a family that will help carry you through the good and bad times. Along with my wife my 4 wonderful daughters have carried me through everything 💙
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This message was put up to highlight a positive action in a time where extreme views seem to be more prevalent. The response has been incredible so huge thanks for the messages and most importantly my daughter is doing fine she’s enjoying the extra attention.
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Football has a way of kicking you in the teeth but it’s times like this you realise that it is also full of good honest people who wish you nothing but good and I thank every one of you for your messages. Our politicians could do worse than to show the same attitude.
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Plenty of negatives about this lockdown but spending plenty of time with my 5 ladies isn’t one of them
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Another season begins along with the undoubted highs and lows that come with it. There will be rows, tantrums and dodgy decisions but through all the chaos try to enjoy it folks 👍🏻⚽️
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First free night to watch Grace play for Saval U12s and she scores her first goal on a cold wet night in Longstone. Great excuse for a father daughter rave in the car on the way home 😊
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Great to see young
@NewryCityAFC
striker John McGovern rewarded for his performances this season with a starting appearance for
@OfficialIrishFA
U19s tonight against Norway hopefully the first of many
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A terrific photo that’s getting plenty of publicity. The wee lad is my cousin’s son who shows super determination and will be a cracking player. The bigger lad is the son of a friend who used not only his size but most importantly his natural ability to help win the final.
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Really enjoyed making my live debut for
@BBCSPORTNI
tonight alongside
@thomaskane1
thanks to the walking encyclopaedia that is
@NIStats
for the help with
@thepointfc
well worth their victory on what was an historic win for them
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Delighted to have passed my final UEFA A Licence Assessment thanks to the
@NewryCityAFC
players for their participation.
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I had the benefit of seeing how positive this scheme was in local schools and disgraceful that funding can’t be found to continue it. My own solution would be to take it out of the salaries set aside for our dormant MLAs.
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Many thanks to the
@OfficialBlues
players and fans for impeccably observing the minutes silence this evening for the late Eddie McFee who will be sorely missed by everyone at
@NewryCityAFC
Serious effort from
@ncr72
and his
@NewryCityAFC
players against
@OfficialBlues
tonight before they were floored by a late injury time goal at the Showgrounds Pic/
@mungo4
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Another defeat tonight but the players ran themselves into the ground and competed all over against a quality Crusaders side. A few new signings and players returning next week will help us push on. Huge respect to Stephen Baxter on his 700th game as manager
#NCAFC
🔵⚪️
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Twenty years ago myself and
@smulh76
were playing senior football for
@HarpsGAC
and now our daughters have won joint minor camogie players of the year
#timefliesbyintheyellowandgreen
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My assistant manager, Uncle and close friend has decided to call it a day at
@NewryCityAFC
I’m sure officials and a few opposition benches will be glad but I’ll certainly miss him
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Premiership status secured time for a few beers. Many thanks to the
@NewryCityAFC
fans today for the send off it was greatly appreciated 💙⚽️
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A bunch of lads who care nothing about religion politics or brexit and would put most politicians to shame with the positive affect they have. Keep putting in the great work
@EvoSoccerSkills
@NewryCityAFC
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Very easy to praise your fans when you are winning games but massive thanks to the
@NewryCityAFC
fans who have stuck by us through this difficult period. It means more than they realise and we will keep fighting right to the end of the season 🔵⚪️
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You won’t see anything like this on any coaching course but this is the perfect example of a ‘tactical foul’. Hateful when it’s against you but Chiellini using the dark arts to take one for the team…..
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There was no girls football blitz in Grace’s school this year so she asked the teacher if she helped organise it could they have one. She ended up the winning captain but I’m way more proud of her determination to make sure it happened���.
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After nearly 24 years today was my last day in Building Control. It’s been an absolute pleasure to work with so many good people who became really good friends. Thankfully I haven’t changed a bit over the years ! Looking forward to a new challenge.
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Many thanks for all your messages folks after 2 days celebrating I’m only getting a chance to see them now. The support and good wishes we have received on our return to the Premiership has been brilliant and very much appreciated 👍🏻🔵⚪️
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Clubs outside the
@OfficialNIFL
Premiership have been treated like second class citizens in this process absolutely no voice or opinions being sought. Only for journalists providing ‘updates’ on social media we would still be none the wiser even though we are ultimately affected
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For something that was agreed in 2015 this is a shameful indication of politicians failing in their duty to those they claim to represent. The stark reality is that we are crying out for badly needed facilities and have spent a lot of £ to allow this to be a possibility……
🚨Developing Story🚨
£36m funding package to upgrade and redevelop regional football stadia in Northern Ireland has been shelved.
More⤵️
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It’s my Mum’s 70th birthday today under normal circumstances we would be organising a big party for her but all she wanted today was some cake, to see her grandkids and sit reminiscing for a while
#priceless
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Making the most of one the last remaining Friday nights before preseason treating Mrs Mullen to a night out watching the Euros
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Brilliant news for everyone at the club on and off the pitch
#NCAFC
🔵⚪️
Exciting news! Our match away to
@cliftonvillefc
due to be played on Sat 10th Nov will now be played on Monday 12th November at 7.45pm and will be aired live on
@SkySports
! Our first appearance on Sky Sports as Newry City AFC!
#danskebankprem
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Absolutely super shift from the
@NewryCityAFC
lads tonight considering we played for most of the game with 10 men. Another brilliant crowd at The Showgrounds and an Irish Cup quarter final to look forward to
#NCAFC
🔵⚪️
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Took my better half to Dublin for the night for her birthday with the agreement that we wouldn’t talk about or watch any football. I know, I have her spoilt and ruined ⚽️🍻
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I remember playing senior football at 15 and the older players telling me make sure you enjoy every game you play. Being able to kick a ball about a pitch should never be under appreciated. Playing for Newry Legends and Liverpool Legends is a day I won’t forget in a hurry ⚽️
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As today’s result shows not everything goes according to plan but it has been an absolute honour and privilege to reach this landmark with my hometown club. Many thanks to the committee of
@NewryCityAFC
for their gifts to mark the occasion 💙
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Job done many thanks to everyone who donated in any way fair play to Gary Boyd from
@louis_boyd
and
@KevinMcKernan1
for kicking it off and getting the lads from
@NewryCityAFC
involved along with others. Great effort and much needed funds for
@hospiceSAHS
#KeepYourHeadUp
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Sometimes you can work so hard for something then fail to fully appreciate it when you achieve it. This beauty was sitting in the coaches room so decided to take it home and place it under the tree for the holidays 🎄🔵⚪️⚽️
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Picked my 2 daughters up from Uni today and took a nostalgic stroll around The Holylands. Brought back some great memories from the 90s
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It’s a far cry from a packed Nou Camp but good to see someone running out onto The Showgrounds......
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