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the correct manner. The elevated wheelchair platform will not be open and therefore all wheelchair users will be accommodated in the West Stand.

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Rainbow Laces The Club received clearance late Campaign, yesterday afternoon to open up the dedicating this matchday to the cause. seating to supporters.

Rainbow-coloured substitution boards, To meet the requirements of the club’s corner flags, captains’ armbands and Safety Advisory Group (SAG), the North boot laces will be used to highlight the Stand seats will be open to all North club’s continued support for LGBT fans, Stand Season-ticket holders; however, players and staff across the game. use of the internal concourse and Ticket Office will follow at stage 2, hopefully for You can support the campaign by getting hold of your own rainbow laces. the next home game.

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irst up, I would like to give a HUGE shout-out to all the supporters who travelled to Colchester on Tuesday night – you were AWESOME! You gave us fantastic support that made all the difference when we had to dig deep to chalk up another win to get ourselves just three wins from Wembley. Thank you.

I love that passion. I love how much it matters to all of us.

It is a daily inspiration to feel that passion from everyone connected to our fantastic club. We as a team feel that and recognise that we have a responsibility to give our absolute all. Thank you so much for inspiring us.

Tuesday was our second trip to Colchester United this season. The first seems a million years ago for many reasons and I am proud of the reaction from this group since that day.

From the 11 games since then, we have chalked up two defeats, four draws, four wins and we are unbeaten at home. If that was a league run, that would be 19 points from 33 – and that’s promotion form.

That’s not enough for this group though.

They want more and they really have the bit between their teeth to go and chase the next game; to demand more from themselves and their teammates.

Bragbury End has a real buzz; an intensity.

A fire has been lit.

This Stevenage never stops. This Stevenage never quits. This Stevenage gives everything at all times.

Whatever happens this Stevenage leaves it all on the pitch, with no regrets. That’s who we are and we go again today.

I also want to bring to your attention today that we are showing our support for all LGBT people in football and beyond as part of the Stonewall Rainbow Laces campaign.

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I was shocked to read this week the sad fact that four in 10 LGBT people don’t think sport is welcoming.

Football has an incredible power to bring people together and create a sense of belonging. That’s why we all need to play our part to make football everyone’s game.

When we step up and play our part, others will follow. We as a football club are proud to support Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces 2019-20 to show our support for all LGBT people in football and beyond.

So please play your part and have a look at www.stonewall.org.uk for more on this fantastic programme.

Finally, I introduced my three-yearold daughter to one of my favourite childhood books this week; Peter Pan. I think I enjoyed it far more than her – but it reminded me of a quote I remember vividly from my own childhood: “The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it.”

So let’s believe in what is possible; let’s see the best in this team and show them we believe in them. With that collective belief, anything is possible.

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How nice to be back in the UK, despite the weather.

After seven weeks in the US it’s great to be home to enjoy a live game at The Lamex.

It’s been a long time since I penned any programme notes, which shows how long it’s been since we had a home league game.

I don’t need to tell anyone how important this game is for us. Somehow, despite decent performances in the last six games, we’ve become adrift at the bottom of the table and that has to be put right – hopefully starting today.

Our win at Colchester on Tuesday has put us into the last 16 of the competition and even the draw away to League One Bristol Rovers hasn’t dampened our enthusiasm to do well in the competition.

But we have the small matter of winning games in December first.

Our injury list in October and November was ridiculous and, since the start of the season, it has been off the charts. In the FA Cup draw with Peterborough we lost three senior players in one game alone.

But that luck had to change and we’ll have more players back today with only Danny Newton and Joel being long-term injuries.

Having a different training regime and a settled medical and sports science team has also made a huge difference. We need a long winning run now to climb the table - and I hope we can start that today.

The club is developing well in all areas.

The only issue we’ve had is getting the new North Stand signed off for normal use.

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forwards with the various authorities, but we will keep keep giving the relevant people what they want and eventually they’ll run out of issues to debate.

Some points are relevant but then some are baffling. No matter, we’ll be able to use the stand for the first time today and we’ll keep investing until we get full clearance.

All the external works are done – as are all the facilities inside the concourse (upper level). The new bar/conferencing room (lower level) is coming along nicely and I expect the floor coverings to be go down around Christmas, with furniture and bar fittings during January.

Its been a mammoth journey and it’s cost a lot more than we budgeted for, but the end result will be there for generations to enjoy - and worth every penny.

The lads really need to hear you today. This is one of those times when #wearestevenage really means something.

We must stay together, united in our support of the boys who are giving everything for us.

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MATCHDAY MASCOT Please give a warm Boro welcome to our mascot for today against Crawley.

He is Jacob Price, aged 9, from Stevenage, a pupil at Trotts Hill Junior School.

Jacob loves sport and his favourite hobbies are football – the real game as well as the FIFA video game – and running.

His favourite Boro players are Arthur Irontton and Paul Farman.

We hope he has a memorable experience with us today and gets to meet his heroes – and of course brings us some luck in the game itself.

If you’d like to discuss a mascot package in more detail or making a booking then please contact the Foundation on 01438 223223 (Option 6) or via community@stevenagefc.com

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n this day a full 15 years ago Boro suffered the ultimate ignominy of a home defeat against the old enemy Woking.

In front of a crowd of 1,816, Boro were looking to keep their steady campaign going under boss Graham Westley, and they wanted to get back on track after sliding out of the FA Cup a week earlier, losing 2-0 at home to Rochdale.

Alas despite a team which included Jason Goodliffe, George Boyd and Anthony Elding, Boro missed the chance to put pressure on those above them.

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Thing you watched on TV: Sheffield United vs Newcastle Thing you bought: Food Football Match you went to: Peterborough vs Stevenage Thing you ate: Smoothie Time you lost your temper: My last red card Good deed: I woke up early this morning to drop somebody at the station Goal you scored: Port Vale away Song you listened to: Band Aid – Do they know it’s Christmas?

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THIS OR THAT… Home or Away Kit: Away Burger King or McDonalds: Burger King IOS or Android: IOS Netflix or YouTube: Netflix Beef or Chicken: Fish Cardio or Weights: Cardio Toilet Paper Over or Under: Over Outgoing or Shy: Painfully shy Zidane or Ronaldinho: Ronaldinho Talksport or 5Live: Magic Dine in or Delivery: Dine In Lie in Or Early Start: Early start East Terrace or North Stand: East Terrace Premier League or Champions League: Conference Hard or Soft Boiled: Hard Sweet or Sour: Sweet Beach or Pool: Beach Jeans or Trackies: Trackies Text Message or Call: Call Dogs or Cats: Dogs Superman or Batman: Batman Winter or Summer: Summer Postman Pat or Fireman Sam: Postman Pat Old Crest or New Crest: New crest Save or Spend: Spend Rap or Rock: Rap Tea or Coffee: Tea Bath or Shower: Bath X-Factor or Strictly: Countdown Pasta or Pizza: Pizza 1-0 win or 3-2 win: 3-2 win

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Career Moments: Winning Conference South with Welling, Playing at Wembley for Forest Green Rovers, Scoring first league hat-trick Takeaways: Caribbean, Thai, Chinese Players of All Time: Drogba, Ronaldinho, R9 Players you have played with: Glen Kamara, Ilias Chair, Joel Byrom Stadiums you have played in: Brighton, Wembley, Park View Road TV Shows: Game of Thrones, Snowfall, Dragonball Z Films: Original Power Rangers, Training Day, Jungle Book Sports: Football, Golf, NFL Musical Artists: Jay-Z, Damian Marley, Jacquees Meals: King Prawns with Garlic & White Wine Sauce, Curry Goat Rice and Peas with Dumplings and Plantain, Oreo Cheesecake Countries to visit: Jamaica, Indonesia, Morocco Breakfast Items: Smoothie, Omelette, Golden Nuggets Desserts: Cheesecake, Cherry Pie, Apple and Rhubarb Crumble with good quality Custard Apps: Instagram, WhatsApp, Twitter Fruits: Pineapple, Strawberries, Mango Items you take everywhere: Phone, Wallet, Keys

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he last few weeks have been very exciting for the Academy with our U18 squad producing some excellent performances in the FA Youth Cup and the League.

However, it’s always important to stay level and not get too excited or too down. I do have to say, though, that in the last round of the FA Youth Cup against a very strong Peterborough side, the performance left me feeling very proud.

That comes from seeing a group of young players who have been within the set-up, in some cases for nine years, put in a performance that showcased our Academy brilliantly.

We were very young going into that game, naming no less than nine U16 players in the squad, three of them starting the game.

At the end of extra-time six players had played their part in a fantastic performance.

Much credit should go to the current crop of scholars, who were excellent Stevenage FC v Crawley Town FC

on the night and led by example.

It does feel that all the hard work of the previous seasons has started to bear fruit.

To achieve success lots of things need to come together, not least opportunity, and this is where we have young players doing well and earning the right to play, taking their chances to showcase themselves.

Young players always look at the first team – and need to see a development pathway.

On Tuesday the scholars take on Aston Villa at The Lamex, with the winners travelling to either Manchester City or Swansea in the next round.

It would be great to see as many of you here as possible to support them on what is always a great night for the boys and indeed for the club, further raising its profile – and inspiring future Academy recruits Enjoy the game !

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FOUNDATION WELCOME TO THE FOUNDATION PAGE. Over the next few issues, we’re going to give you an insight into some of the Community work we do.

My name is Hannah Marsh, and I am the Healthy Lifestyles Manager, overseeing all things Health and Wellbeing.

The first thing you might be thinking is: “What has that got to with football?”

It is a question I get asked a lot. Here at the Foundation we are not just about football – our aim is to help create active and healthier lifestyles for all and positively impact all areas of our community.

The variety of programmes that I coordinate and deliver certainly contribute to this and have far-reaching effects. I have spent the past seven years working as a personal trainer and nutritional advisor, specialising in rehabilitation and recovery for those who may suffer with illness or injuries.

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I am incredibly fortunate to be able to directly impact people’s lives on a daily basis and help to improve their health through the programmes I run.

Introduction to Exercise classes take place twice a week in local community centres and are aimed at people who need a bit of help getting into exercise and who may suffer with long-term medical conditions.

The sessions are a mix of circuits, Boxercise, Soccercise – even Pilates.

They are adaptable to each person’s ability. They are great fun and have a strong social element to them with a lovely bunch of people from all walks of life attending on a weekly basis.

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Strength and Balance classes for older adults are the most recent area we have ventured into, delivering weekly, hour long classes in all 10 Districts of Hertfordshire. They are designed for individuals wanting to improve their strength and balance all while maintaining their independence and are suitable for people who haven’t exercised before or who are experiencing a decline in their physical ability.

The Community Kitchen programme is another key project that runs several times a year and is a free, eight-week course that puts the fun back into mealtimes by teaching families how to cook healthy, simple meals on a budget.

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Finally, not forgetting all about football, we are proud to be currently be running six Walking Football sessions in Stevenage, Letchworth, Hertford and Welwyn Garden City.

Men and women of all ages and all levels of fitness or ability are invited to come along to one of these sessions to take part in a slower paced version of the beautiful game.

There is still more work to do, and over the next few months I will be starting new projects that are all designed on helping people to lead the healthiest, happiest lives they can.

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tevenage Women’s side continues to make strides in the National League (WNL).

Club captain Amy Makewell says that as is so often the case at the start of a new season, it took a few games for the to team to find their feet.

“We have a great bunch of girls who have played together for a few years now, and who are the core of the side. But we also signed some great new players during pre-season.”

Manager Mark Dicker said: “The beginning of the season was very tough; we struggled to get any momentum going due to new signings finding their feet and with picking up a number of injuries.

“We have three games left this year, two of them being in cup competitions, which we also very much want to do well in.”

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OPPONENT

RESULT

Actonians Yeovil Town

1-2 0-7

Norwich City Enfield Town

1-4 1-5 4-2 1-3 0-7 4-0

AFC Wimbledon Leyton Orient Ipswich Town Cambridge United Peterborough United Billericay Town Ipswich Town Kent Football United

1-2 6-2 2-3 5-2

Cambridge City Hoddesdon Town

2-2 H-W

Maidenhead United

3-2

AFC Basildon Actonians Norwich City AFC Wimbledon Enfield Town Leyton Orient Cambridge United Billericay Town Kent Football United Ipswich Town Cambridge City

SUPPORT US! Home games are generally played at 2pm on Sundays at the following address: The County Ground, Letchworth Garden City SG6 2EN. Follow the Women on Twitter @StevenageFCW for all the latest news and views!

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SUPPORTERS ASSOCIATION

LATEST NEWS WELCOME How I love it when Crawley comes to town. If there’s any club in the league where I would benchmark Stevenage’s fortunes, then it would be Crawley.

For a start, we’re both “New Towns”, Stevenage was the very first and Crawley was the second.

Both clubs joined the Southern League together in 1963. Stevenage achieved Football League status in 2010, and Crawley did too in 2011.

In 2011, we achieved back-to-back promotions to L1 - Crawley did it in 2012.

In 2014, we dropped back down into L2 - Crawley followed us in 2015.

I could go on (and on) - but I won’t.

Suffice to say it’s great to have Crawley here this afternoon, and a special shout-out to my old mate Mark “Oggy” Ogbourne, who was chair of Crawley’s supporters and, like me, represent our respective clubs at national level on the Football Supporters Association.

you support and loyalty to the club at this festive time.

You can apply on-line at www.sfcsa. co.uk/home/membership or visit one of our manned locations in the ground on match-days. Give it a thought.

BORO BUS Boro’s next away foray is on Saturday December 14th, when our travels take us across the friendly border to Wales.

Rodney Parade in Newport is our destination and the buses depart The Lamex at 10:00am sharp. Adult fare is just £25 (£30 for non-members) and concession is £15 (£20 for nonmember).

Get thee there with Boro the Bear.

Ho ho ho.

Lloyd Briscoe Chairman of Stevenage FC Supporters’ Association

MEMBERSHIP With Christmas just around the corner, have you considered an SA membership as a stocking filler for a friend or loved one? It’s only £5 for an Under 16 to join, and the benefits are remarkably good value. Here’s an example of what’s included: • Free match-day ticket draw • Special ID card • Sparkly, shiny lapel badge • Discount at the club shop • Birthday card • Loyal supporter’s award And many other goodly things too.

With U18 membership at just £10, adult at £15 and a whole family at £30, it could be just the thing to demonstrate Stevenage FC v Crawley Town FC

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WELCOME

They gained back-to-back promotions to League One after finishing third in their first season in League Two. They were relegated in 2014-15 and haven’t been able to hit the same heights since.

LATEST FORM…

THE BASICS… The Reds are now in their ninth season in the Football League after gaining promotion from the Conference National for the first time in 2010-11 – the same year they lost only 1-0 at Manchestr United in the FA Cup fifth round.

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Since starting the season with just two defeats in eleven 11, Crawley have only gone on to win one game and no victory since the October 12 when they beat Colchester United at The People’s Pension Stadium. They also haven’t won away since beating Leyton Orient 3-2 in August and are now 17th – seven points from the drop zone.

In recent games, the Reds have shipped late goals, missing what could have been four crucial points in their last two home games. Morecambe’s Cole Stockton was on hand to grab a point in the 81st minute for the Shrimpers, while Exeter’s Dean Moxey scoring a 77th minute winner on November 23.

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BERYLY LUBALA

STAR MAN… Beryly (Bez) Lubala was signed in June and has scored nine goals in all competitions in what is his first full season as a professional.

The 21-year-old was a scholar at Birmingham City in 2014 and made his debut two years later as a substitute at Bristol City. Three years, four games and no goals later, Lubala rejected a contract extension in search of first-team football. He had been a regular member of the Blues’ firstteam squad last season. The DR Congo-born player was Crawley’s fourth signing of the summer.

THE GAFFER…

JOHN YEMS

Crawley Town this week unveiled John Yems as head coach, initially until the end of the season after Gabriele Cioffi was dismissed on December 2 after 14 months in charge.

Dannie Bulman, who played 83 times for Stevenage in four years here, is part of the new management team, but will continue as a player. Edu Rubio, Cioffi’s assistant, will remain on the coaching staff.

It is Yems’ second spell as reds’ boss.

With Ben Judge and Dave Woozley, he led them to Conference safety in 200607 after a campaign with a 10-point deduction.

He was also assistant to Exeter manager Paul Tisdale for 18 months and then spent six years with AFC Bournemouth as Football Operations Manager, handling player recruitment for Eddie Howe.

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FIXTURES & RESULTS 2019/20 DATE

OPPONENT

RESULT

BORO SCORERS

AUGUST 2019 Sat Aug 03 Salford City

2-0

Exeter City

0-1

Sat Aug 10

Tue Aug 13 Southend United

1-2

Sat Aug 17

0-0

Leyton Orient

Tue Aug 20 Bradford City

0-1

Sat Aug 24 Mansfield Town

0-0

Sat Aug 31

Macclesfield Town

2-2

Parrett

Guthrie, Wildin

SEPTEMBER 2019 Tue Sep 03 MK Dons

0-3

Sat Sep 07 Cheltenham Town

4-2

Newton (2)

Sat Sep 14

Carlisle United

2-3

Guthrie (2)

Tue Sep 17

Northampton Town

0-1

Sat Sep 21

Forest Green Rovers

0-0

Sat Sep 28

Cambridge United

1-1

Cowley

Sat Oct 05 Colchester United

3-1

Cowley

Tue Oct 08 Wycombe Wanderers

0-1

Cowley

OCTOBER 2019

Sat Oct 12

Grimsby Town

2-1

Guthrie, Carter

Sat Oct 19

Port Vale

1-1

Guthrie

Tue Oct 22 Swindon Town Sat Oct 26

1-0

Morecambe

1-0

Tue Oct 29 Fulham U21

Cuthbert

1-1 (4-2) Carter

NOVEMBER 2019 Sat Nov 02 Scunthorpe United

0-0

Sat Nov 09 Peterborough United

1-1

Sat Nov 19

2-0

Peterborough United

Sat Nov 23 Walsall

List

0-0

DECEMBER 2019 Tue Dec 03 Colchester United

1-2

Cowley (2)

Sat Dec 07 Crawley Town Sat Dec 14

Newport County

Sat Dec 21

Crewe Alexandra

Thu Dec 26 Forest Green Rovers Sun Dec 29 Plymouth Argyle

APPEARANCES PAUL FARMAN....................................................................22 (0) CHRIS STOKES....................................................................22 (0) CHARLIE CARTER............................................................ 20 (2) KURTIS GUTHRIE................................................................18 (1) SCOTT CUTHBERT............................................................. 17 (1) KELLAND WATTS............................................................... 17 (2) LUTHER WILDLIN...............................................................15 (0) MICHAEL TIMLIN................................................................. 12 (2) TOM SOARES......................................................................... 11 (0) TERENCE VANCOOTEN..................................................10 (1) JASON COWLEY................................................................10 (8) TYLER DENTON................................................................... 9 (1) BEN NUGENT........................................................................ 8 (2) ELLIOTT LIST......................................................................... 8 (2) NOOR HUSIN......................................................................... 8 (4) CHARLIE LAKIN....................................................................7 (0) ARTHUR IONTTON..............................................................7 (4) EMMANUEL SONUPE.........................................................7 (4) DANNY NEWTON................................................................ 6 (4) BEN KENNEDY...................................................................... 6 (4) DEAN PARRETT................................................................... 6 (2) JOEL BYROM......................................................................... 6 (1) LUIS FERNANDEZ............................................................... 6 (4) PAUL TAYLOR....................................................................... 5 (3) CRAIG MACKAIL-SMITH................................................... 4 (8) SACHA BASTIEN.................................................................. 3 (0) JAMIE FIELDING................................................................... 3 (3) ADAM EL-ABD........................................................................1 (2) PAUL DIGBY.............................................................................1 (1) JOEL ROLLINSON...............................................................0 (2) ANDRONICOS GEORGIOU.............................................0 (1) LIAM SMYTH..........................................................................0 (1)

LEAGUE TABLE

JANUARY 2020

P

W

D

L

GD Pts

12

Salford City

19

6

7

6

-5

25

13

Wed Jan 01 Northampton Town Sat Jan 04

Colchester United

Sat Jan 11

Port Vale

Sat Jan 18

Cambridge United

Sat Jan 25

Plymouth Argyle

Tue Jan 28

Grimsby Town

FEBRUARY 2020 Sat Feb 01

Leyton Orient

Sat Feb 08 Exeter City Tue Feb 11

Bradford City

Sat Feb 15

Salford City

Sat Feb 22

Crawley Town

Sat Feb 29

Walsall

MARCH 2020 Sat Mar 07

Crewe Alexandra

Sat Mar 14

Newport County

Tue Mar 17

Swindon Town

Sat Mar 21

Morecambe

Sat Mar 28

Scunthorpe United

APRIL 2020

Cambridge United

19

6

6

7

4

24

14 Macclesfield Town

19

5

8

6

-3

23

15

Mansfield Town

19

5

6

8

0

21

16 Scunthorpe United

19

5

6

8

-1

21

17

Crawley Town

19

5

6

8

-6

21

18

Grimsby Town

17

5

5

7

-2

20

19 Leyton Orient

19

5

5

9

-8

20

20 Oldham Athletic

18

4

7

7

-7

19

21

19

5

4

10

-12

19

Carlisle United

22 Walsall

19

5

4

10

-12

19

23 Stevenage

18

2

8

8

-9

14

24 Morecambe

19

3

5

11

-19

14

Sat Apr 04 Oldham Athletic Fri Apr 10

Mansfield Town

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Mon Apr 13 Macclesfield Town Sat Apr 18

Cheltenham Town

Sat Apr 25

Carlisle United

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STEVENAGE CARETAKER MANAGER: MARK SAMPSON

CRAWLEY MANAGER: JOHN YEMS WHITE SHIRTS, LIGHT BLUE SHORTS AND SOCKS

RED AND WHITE SHIRTS, RED SHORTS, WHITE SOCKS

1 PAUL FARMAN 2 LUTHER JAMES-WILDIN 3 CHRISTOPHER STOKES 4 PAUL DIGBY 5 SCOTT CUTHBERT 6 THOMAS SOARES 7 CHARLIE CARTER 8 JOEL BYROM 9 JASON COWLEY 10 BEN KENNEDY 11 EMMANUEL SONUPE 12 NOOR HUSIN 13 SACHA BASTIEN 14 JAMIE FIELDING 15 TERENCE VANCOOTEN 16 ARTHUR IONTTON

17 JOEL ROLLINSON 18 DEAN PARRETT 19 DANIEL NEWTON 20 KELLAND WATTS 22 ALEX REID 23 JACK SMITH 24 ANDRONICOS GEORGIOU 25 PAUL TAYLOR 26 JOSEPH WHITE 28 KURTIS GUTHRIE 29 LIAM SMYTH 30 LUIS FERNANDEZ 31 BEN NUGENT 33 TYLER DENTON 34 ELLIOTT LIST 35 CRAIG MACKAIL-SMITH

44 MICHAEL TIMLIN

OFFICIALS REFEREE: Brett Huxtable ASSISTANT: Craig Taylor ASSISTANT: Oliver Jackson FOURTH OFFICIAL: Nicholas Cooper

GLENN MORRIS 1 LEWIS YOUNG 2 JOSH DOHERTY 3 JOE MCNERNEY 5 TOM DALLISON 6 REECE GREGO-COX 7 OLLIE PALMER 9 ASHLEY NADESAN 10 GYLIANO VAN VELZEN 11 NATHAN FERGUSON 12 GEORGE FRANCOMB 14 ASHLEY NATHANIEL-GEORGE 15 MASON BLOOMFIELD 16 TARRYN ALLARAKHIA 17 DAVID SESAY 18 JORDAN TUNNICLIFFE 19 JAMIE SENDELS-WHITE 20 DANNIE BULMAN 21 ALFIE JONES 24 BRIAN GALACH 26 PANUTCHE CAMARA 28 BEZ LUBALA 30 DENZEIL BOADU 31 PAOLO OKOYE 33 MICHAEL LUYAMBULA 35

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