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FA Trophy: Neal Ardley wary of Hornchurch threat

The Magpies manager realises Notts will be strong favourites to go one better than last season’s semi-final exit against Harrogate Town

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
7 March 2021

By John Brindley

PLAY IT AGAIN, SAM! Elisha Sam slots home to bring Notts County level against Oxford City and then scores with an outrageous back-heel flick, inset
PICTURE: Ritchie Sumpter

NEAL ARDLEY’S delight at Notts County’s home FA Trophy semi final draw against opposition two rungs below them in the pyramid is tempered by recent experiences.
The Magpies manager realises Notts will be strong favourites to go one better than last season’s semi-final exit against Harrogate Town when they welcome Isthmian Premier Hornchurch to Meadow Lane on March 27.
“It’s good to have another home d...

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