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Errea South West Challenge Cup Final

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We're under way in the Errea South West Challenge Cup final and it's Luton Town v Royal Racing FC Montegnee at the Sports Ground.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:01

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The Belgian club have come to the rescue after Grimsby Town's decision to pull out last night.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:02

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Luton: Mark Tyler, Keith Keane, George Beavan, Asafu Adajaye, Alan White, Kevin Gallen, Ryan Charles, Kevin Nicholls, Drew Talbot, Tom Craddock, Jake Howells.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:03

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Royal Racing: Jordan Vreiner, Dimitri Stratus, Jon Wheeldon, Heath Creager, Edwin Tevesignowne, Inaki Calvo, Omar Persad, Jamie Gosling, Paul Taylor, Phillipe Crespin, Danny WIlliams.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:04

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The clouds are building again but we've got some sunshine at the Sports Ground, which is a relief after the soggy last few days of this competition.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:05

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[Comment From catherinecatherine: ]

they don't sound very belgian

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:05 catherine

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5mins: Keith Keane cleared off the line from a stabbed shot by Phillipe Crespin. First shot to the 'Belgians'!

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:06

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Royal Racing aren't very Belgian. The squad is made up of youngsters from around the world who are given the chance to break into European football and earn a business degree in the process.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:07

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Only one Belgian - Crespin - in their 18-man squad today.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:07

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There's three Englishmen: Wheeldon, Williams and former Yeovil midfielder Gosling.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:08

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[Comment From owenowen: ]

that would explain it. sounds a good idea

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:08 owen

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A good crowd of around 400 in this evening. A few Grimsby fans too. Those who didn't know their team had pulled out have been allowed in free.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:09

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Luton, from the Blue Square Premier, should be too strong for Royal Racing. They're taking it steady, building from the back at the moment though.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:10

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10: Crespin looks lively. Just dug out a cross from the left that caused the Luton defence some problems.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:11

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11: Again Royal Racing look threatening. They're the more dynamic side at the moment.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:12

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11: Taylor in down the right for Royal Racing, but a weak shot across goal dribbles out.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:13

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12: First shot for Luton. Long-range left-footer by Howells and a comftable save for Vreiner.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:14

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13: Ball in from the right by Luton skipper Nicholls but Charles could only glance a header well wide.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:14

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14: Luton attack down the right and Charles cross is put out for a corner by Tevesignowne. Hopefully he won't do too much more in the game with that name!

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:16

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15: The corner comes to nothing and as luton put the ball back in the area they are caught offside.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:16

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16: Round of applause for ref Brett Huxtable as he spends a good minute tying his bootlaces.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:17

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16: Gosling should have scored for Royal Racing. Opted for placement rather than power from 10 yards and a Luton player blocked.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:18

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17: GOAL. 1-0 to Luton. Craddock shot high into the net from close range, easily finishing a cross from the right by Keane.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:19

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Against the run of play but you've got to fear for Royal Racing now. Clinical Craddock is the tournament's top scorer, that's his fourth goal.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:19

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[Comment From BernardBernard: ]

This is excellent coverage.Come on you Hatters!

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:21 Bernard

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[Comment From hercule poirothercule poirot: ]

come on belgium!

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:21 hercule poirot

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Thanks Hercule. Can you solve the mystery of why Grimsby didn't fancy playing in the final?!

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:22

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Midway through the first half. The scoreline is harsh on Royal Racing - if only Gosling had lashed that shot home.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:23

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22: Craddock did brilliantly to find space on the left and get a cross in from the left but Luton's attempts to force the ball in ended in a foul.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:23

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[Comment From herculehercule: ]

I will put zee leetle grey cells into action!

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:24 hercule

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The game's being played at walking pace at times. That should suit Royal Racing though. You would expect Luton to be fitter while Royal Racing should fade.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:25

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Luton manager Mick Harford used to put himself about a bit as physical striker. He's very quiet this evening though. He's barely moved from his position: leaning on the dugout, hands behind his back.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:27

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26: Brilliant stop by Royal Racing defender Stratus. Superb long pass down the left put Luton's Nicholls in, he rounded the keeper but his shot from a tight angle was put behind by the sliding Stratus.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:28

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28: Lovely passing move by Luton. Howells darted into the area but his cross was just too high for Charles.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:29

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[Comment From BernardBernard: ]

You would expect luton to walk it -famous last words!

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:29 Bernard

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[Comment From simonsimon: ]

Marvellous coverage this. Who is the reporter?

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:31 simon

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Thanks Simon, It's Andrew Jones, sports editor of the North Devon Journal and thisisnorthdevon.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:32

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31: Free-kick to Royal Racing, 25 yards out. Taylor fires a low shot but it's blocked.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:33

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32: Taylor threatens on the edge of the box and it takes four Luton defenders to keep them out.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:34

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Luton have a bit extra class but they'll have to be careful, Royal Racing have got a few lively attackers.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:34

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[Comment From BernardBernard: ]

Might have known Andrew-I am another Jones-Well done!

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:35 Bernard

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35: Good grief, these students are brave. They just tried to pass the ball out from the back having been awarded a free-kick in their own area. I wonder when the last time that had happened on the Sports Ground was. Usually a big foot through the ball in the Toolstation League!

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:37

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37: Delightful piece of skill by Talbot trying to lob the keeper from long, long range but it hit the top of the bar.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:38

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37: Royal Racing break down the other end and should have scored. Excellent diagonal through ball but Victor Araujo couldn't quite get it under control before Gosling struck the loose ball only for another goal-line clearance.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:40

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Araujo is a sub, he's on for Tevesignowne . . . phew!

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:40

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40: Free-kick right on the edge of the Luton area, Crespin's left-foot curler is deflected away by the wall.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:41

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41: Mr Huxtable has taken 'whistle happy' to a whole new level. Half a dozen loud blasts to get the Royal Racing captain's attention as he gives a final warning to Persad following a foul.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:43

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42: Gosling free-kick from the left sees a glancing header from Araujo that drops into Luton keeper Tyler's hands.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:44

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And that's half-time. One-nil to Luton but well played to Royal Racing. It's been pretty even although probably just shaded it with a slightly sharper cutting edge.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:45

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We'll be back with the second half soon.

Sunday July 19, 2009 6:45

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welcome back! The second half is under way. Four changes for Luton: keeper Preston Edwards, Andy Burgess, Adam Newton and George Pilkington are on. Adajaye, Tyler, Keane and Howells have gone off. No changes for Royal Racing.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:03

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[Comment From BernardBernard: ]

Have you solved it yet Hercule-seems a bit FISHY to me?

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:04 Bernard

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49: OOAL! 2-0 to Luton. Drilled cross from the right is put into his own net by Royal Racing's Wheeldon.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:05

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[Comment From MickMick: ]

Many Luton supporters there

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:05 Mick

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There seems to be a fair few Hatters in the crowd.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:06

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[Comment From MickMick: ]

Good to know

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:07 Mick

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53: Substitution for Royal Racing. The impressive Crespin is taken off and he's not happy about it, marching straight into the dressing room shaking his head. Jon Acero Castano has replaced him.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:09

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So, there goes Royal Racing's only Belgian. Castero, for the record, is Colombian.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:10

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[Comment From MickMick: ]

Your updates are quicker than our website, so Iam staying here. Good job matey

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:10 Mick

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Good choice Mick!

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:10

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[Comment From BernardBernard: ]

Exactly Mick!

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:11 Bernard

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[Comment From AdamAdam: ]

Any bewildered Grimsby fans in the crowd?

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:11 Adam

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Any Grimsby fans here are keeping a low profile - I'm sure there must be some though.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:12

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The team certainly aren't here. Their coach was spotted heading off the link road at 10.45 this morning.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:12

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12: Luton subs. Claude Gnapka and Adam Watkins on, Craddock and Charles off.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:14

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Shame to see Craddock go off. He's been a star of the tournament and will finish as top scorer unless something bizarre happens.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:14

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[Comment From DirkDirk: ]

Good to see the local paper go the extra mile with their coverage

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:15 Dirk

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[Comment From LenLen: ]

Sure all fans are welcome at this game, any fan who made the effort deserves credit, thanks for your efforts Andrew

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:15 Len

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60: GOAL! FOR ROYAL RACING! Williams curled a free-kick from the edge of the box into the top corner with sub keeper Edwards rooted to the spot.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:16

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What the free-kick was awarded for is another question. I think everyone here today would like to hear his whistle a little less. Not that Royal Racing are complaining now.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:17

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62: Yellow card for Keane. Huxtable's gestures suggest it's for a number of fouls.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:17

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64: Pause in play for treatment after foul on Gnapka.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:19

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Still a steady pace as in the first half. A nice work-out for both teams though and we might still be in for an exciting finish thanks to Williams' strike.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:20

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Twenty-five minutes to go and it's 2-1. Just a reminder that should Royal Racing find an equaliser this will go stright to a penalty shoot-out - no extra-time.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:21

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67: Royal Racing backed off, allowing Talbot to run at them but a poor shot well wide of the far post.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:22

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67: Luton sub. Adam Watkins on for Alan White. Sorry about that Asa Hall went on earlier, not Watkins. I think we've got it right now though.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:23

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Thankfully for me, Luton can only make one more substitution! Seven are allowed in the final which, if you ask me, is a vast improvement on 10 in the earlier games!

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:24

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71: Gosling works hard to get a cross in from the rigt that Newton chests backs to his keeper.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:26

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i once interviewed Jamie Gosling after he scored a goal for Yeovil. I think it was the highlight of his short Yeovil career . . . the goal, not being interviewed by me.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:27

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Gosling looks like he's put on a pound or two since his Yeovil days. He'll be well known to followers of West Country non-League football. Was a stylish midfielder for Bath City a few years back.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:28

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74: GOAL! It's 3-1 to Luton. A low cross from the right glances off a Royal Racing head and nestles in the bottom corner.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:30

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[Comment From MickMick: ]

lol

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:30 Mick

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[Comment From BernardBernard: ]

I dunno about that!

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:30 Bernard

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One last mention for Gosling. He's been quite unlucky. He once broke a leg celebrating a goal when a perimeter wall fell on him under pressure from the delighted fans!

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:31

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The public address has just credited Luton's third to Asa Hall. He was in there making a nuisance of himself, but the feeling here is still that it was an own goal.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:32

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78: Left-foot shot from Hall just wide of the post with the keeper at full stretch.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:33

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78: Luton corner is only half cleared but Burgess' long-range shot take a deflection off a team-mate and drifts harmlessly away.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:34

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[Comment From BernardBernard: ]

I meant the interview not the goal!

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:34 Bernard

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[Comment From MickMick: ]

now that is funny

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:34 Mick

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[Comment From daviddavid: ]

did he sue lol

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:34 david

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[Comment From MickMick: ]

Our w/s has credited Hall

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:34 Mick

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[Comment From daviddavid: ]

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:34 david

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[Comment From daviddavid: ]

was it the same player that got the first og as he would be on a hatrick!!!

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:35 david

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80: Nice through-ball to Talbot in left channel but Creager took it off his toe before he could get a shot away.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:36

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[Comment From stevesteve: ]

nah, didn't have a leg to stand on

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:36 steve

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[Comment From ernern: ]

How are Luton playing

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:36 ern

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[Comment From MickMick: ]

lol

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:37 Mick

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[Comment From ernern: ]

Is Mike Newell in the bar sorry stadium?

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:37 ern

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I;d imagine Mike Newell is safely back in Grimsby now. Luton are looking stronger as the game is going on, I think they could net again before full-time.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:37

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83: Royal Racing sub. Joey Spivack on for Williams. Spivack's American.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:38

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A bit of excitement in the main stand, the cup has just been brought up for the presentation. The Luton fans are worried though, it's got white ribbons on . . . tempting fate?

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:39

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[Comment From daviddavid: ]

por tom watson lost the golf

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:39 david

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[Comment From BernardBernard: ]

Like sunshine Ern!

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:39 Bernard

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[Comment From ColeyColey: ]

full marks north devon great coverage!

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:40 Coley

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[Comment From ernern: ]

Not bad for a BSP side eh?

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:40 ern

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86: Burgess turns inside on his right foot but a weak shot is easily gathered by the keeper.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:41

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[Comment From ColeyColey: ]

come on you HATTERS!

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:42 Coley

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[Comment From daviddavid: ]

we have hade rain in luton all day

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:42 david

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[Comment From AdamAdam: ]

How big is it?

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:42 Adam

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[Comment From daviddavid: ]

how many luton fans at the game? i bet john pipper is one lol

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:43 david

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I guess you mean the cup, Adam?! It's a silver cup, quite a nice classic looking cup on a wooden plinth about 60cm tall.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:43

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[Comment From BernardBernard: ]

Well done Andrew

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:44 Bernard

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[Comment From stevesteve: ]

agree with Coley, nice coverage chaps

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:44 steve

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[Comment From daviddavid: ]

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:44 david

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[Comment From daviddavid: ]

is this our first cup

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:44 david

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[Comment From BernardBernard: ]

Not for long Ern

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:44 Bernard

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[Comment From ernern: ]

Grimsby are a disgrace

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:44 ern

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[Comment From daviddavid: ]

3 more this season then?????????

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:44 david

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[Comment From BernardBernard: ]

Bring us sunshine!

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:45 Bernard

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[Comment From MickMick: ]

he is there alright, i can here him in luton

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:45 Mick

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[Comment From ronron: ]

anyone going to take any pictures

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:45 ron

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[Comment From MattMatt: ]

haha yeah probably

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:45 Matt

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[Comment From ajaj: ]

john pyper is the messiah! david

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:45 aj

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[Comment From ernern: ]

Three trophies in 3months

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:45 ern

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We're agreed it's not quite as impressive as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy but it will go nicely alongside it in your trophy cabinet Luton fans.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:46

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We're in injury-time. Not long now . . .

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:47

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And that's it! 3-1 to Luton!

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:47

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Man of the match is Luton's Tom Craddock. A fitting reward for the tournament's top scorer.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:49

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Big round of applause for Royal Racing. They were second best but credit to them for taking Grimsby's place and they put on a decent show.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:50

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[Comment From daviddavid: ]

well done the luton players and the mad hatters that went down to devon and thanks 4 the update have a safe drive home>

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:50 david

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[Comment From MickMick: ]

I would settle for one more

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:50 Mick

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[Comment From BernardBernard: ]

Why not David?

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:50 Bernard

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[Comment From daviddavid: ]

mr luton town john pipper

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:50 david

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[Comment From BazBaz: ]

Good coverage from North Devon Journal. Well done and thanks chaps

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:51 Baz

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[Comment From ColeyColey: ]

all togethrer now OH WHEN THE TOWN...

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:51 Coley

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[Comment From MickMick: ]

one trophy we could possibly defend next season

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:51 Mick

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[Comment From The BeardThe Beard: ]

Thank you for the live coverage, very impressed.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:51 The Beard

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[Comment From ernern: ]

Up the Hatters!!

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:51 ern

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[Comment From AdamAdam: ]

Very good - Thanks for your coverage!

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:52 Adam

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[Comment From MickMick: ]

cheers North Devon journal, good coverage

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:52 Mick

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Royal Racing are collecting their runners-up medals to loud applause.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:52

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[Comment From owenowen: ]

Well done Andrew, great stuff

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:53 owen

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[Comment From LenLen: ]

thanks for that Andrew, your a star

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:53 Len

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And the Luton fans make themselves heard. "Let's get the first of the season," they sing as the players prepare to come up the steps.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:54

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Craddock is named player of the tournament.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:55

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[Comment From MickMick: ]

yeah I think he could tear up the BSQ

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:55 Mick

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[Comment From daviddavid: ]

did he play as a striker? or on the wing?

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:55 david

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Craddock's generally being playing up front. Here come Luton.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:56

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[Comment From stevesteve: ]

well done the lads, and thanks to all involved in the tournament for the work and effort to make it happen. Special thanks to the Royals for making it a game too

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:56 steve

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[Comment From ColeyColey: ]

yep well done Royal Racing

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:57 Coley

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[Comment From andyandy: ]

great coverage thanks guys

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:57 andy

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[Comment From TomTom: ]

Get on the phone to B&Q, we need to install a new trophy cabinet to fit them all in.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:57 Tom

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[Comment From daviddavid: ]

go and have a beer now m8 you ernt it.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:57 david

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[Comment From TomTom: ]

Surely exeter are more worthy runners up? they must feel daft collecting those medals.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:57 Tom

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[Comment From catherinecatherine: ]

That was brilliant Andrew!

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:57 catherine

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[Comment From daviddavid: ]

are we playing at home on tuesday night v swindon?

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:57 david

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[Comment From BernardBernard: ]

Ashes-Golf-Luton-no contest!

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:57 Bernard

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Kevin Nicholls lifts the trophy with a huge roar. Well done Luton you deserved it. they've taken the tournament seriously and played some great stuff.

Sunday July 19, 2009 7:59

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So that's it. Hope you enjoyed our coverage and thanks for all the messages. Take a look at www.thisisnorthdevon.co.uk/erreacup this evening for Mark Jenkin's match report.

Sunday July 19, 2009 8:01

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[Comment From MickMick: ]

Swindon home k.o. 7.45

Sunday July 19, 2009 8:50 Mick

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[Comment From mikemike: ]

why did Royal Racing FC get picked over other teams to replace Grimsby. Rushden & Diamonds should have been reinstated or better still one of the local sides. Bideford, Barnstaple, Ilfracombe.

Sunday July 19, 2009 8:50 mike

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Rushden were already 90 minutes from home when they were contacted last night and, unsurprisingly didn't want to turn round. Not sure why they didn't go for one of the local sides.

Sunday July 19, 2009 8:51

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