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| On the 29th September, five committed football fans embarked on a marathon charity fundraiser. They plan to drive non-stop from John O’Groats to Lands End visiting 88 football clubs from 22 different leagues along the way... Read more |
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Congratulations to Keith, Brian, Nigel, Nick and Tony for their fantastic achievement! |
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Below are details of the lads' progress down the country. |
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| Sun |
11:29 |
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We've finished! We arrived at the 88th club, Penzance at 11:04 and reached Land's End at 11:29. Our thanks to everyone for their wonderful support. Time for a meal before heading back to London! |
| Sun |
10:00 |
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One more to go! Number 87 was Truro, reached just before 10.00. The lads are on their way to Penzance. |
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08:44 |
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Wadebridge is completed |
| Sun |
07:41 |
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Despite a night of appalling weather, we have got all the way down to Launceston. |
| Sat |
16:31 |
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Saturday afternoon, have been to Rushall, WIllenhall, Tipton and Oldbury. A huge thanks to Halesowen, Kidderminster Harriers and Stourbridge who kindly allowed us to collect on behalf of MacMillan. |
| Sat |
12:26 |
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Have been to Newcastle Town,
Stone Dominoes,
Chasetown,
Boldmere St Michaels and Sutton Coldfield. |
| Sat |
09:40 |
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Are progressing well through the North West. Done Penrith, Kendal Town, Chorley, Atherton LR, Atherton Colleries, Radcliffe Borough, Salford City, Abbey Hey, Maine Road, Trafford, Flixton, Warrington Town, Witton Albion, Winsford United, Congleton Town, Leek Town, Biddulph Victoria, Kidsgrove Athletic, and Alsager Town. |
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00:15 |
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As we cross the border at 00:15 on Saturday we leave Scotland with great memories of the football people. Thanks all of you. |
| Fri |
23:00 |
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Have this evening been to Livingston. Thanks Alan for turning the floodlights on, just for us, and Alison for the tour of the stadium and the scarf. Headed on to Airdrie, Albion, Motherwell and Hamilton. Thanks Russell at Motherwell for the signed ball. |
| Fri |
20:41 |
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Spirits on the up as the team get a second wind. Have ticked off St Johnstone, Cowdenbeath and Dunfermline. |
| Fri |
18:15 |
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Travelling through some poor weather. Have visited Brechin, Forfar, Dundee and Dundee United. |
| Fri |
16:32 |
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Badly delayed by traffic in Aberdeen. Have been to Aberdeen FC and had a tour of the stadium by PR Manager Brian McDermid. Also been to Cove. |
| Fri |
14:46 |
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At Keith we were greeted by Sandy (Chairman) and Charlie Craig (Secretary). Keith Loddy thanks them very much for the shirt. Also been to Huntly and Inverurie where we were met by Charlie Taylor and Gordon Park (Treasurer and Secretary). Brian was interviewed by John Innes of www.highlandleague.net . |
| Fri |
12:48 |
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Visited Forres and Elgin, where we met Brian Irvine the Team Manager. Also completed Lossiemouth. We're currently one hour behind schedule thanks to the wonderful Scottish hospitality! |
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11:28 |
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Done Inverness Caledonian and Clachnadcuddin. Met Colin Morgan (Vice Chairman) and Nairn County where we were greeted by Peter McIntosh (Vice Chairman) |
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10:00 |
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Done Brora. Welcomed by Deidre Mackay and Groundsman Sandy. Done Ross County, given tour of stadium and a signed ball. |
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06:45 |
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Left John O'Groats and were met at Wick by Colin Stewart (Chairman) and Ken Wood. Now on way to Brora. |
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