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Steve Hill: It’s time to fill my boots!

This time next week, results will be in. Win or lose, we’ll have some booze; if we draw, we’ll have some more. Technically I won’t have any as I’ll be driving, having foolishly chosen to live the best part of 200 miles from Chester, something of an oversight given that I’ve supported them for my entire adult life and beyond.
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HILLY’S AWAY DAYS

This time next week, results will be in. Win or lose, we’ll have some booze; if we draw, we’ll have some more. Technically I won’t have any as I’ll be driving, having foolishly chosen to live the best part of 200 miles from Chester, something of an oversight given that I’ve supported them for my entire adult life and beyond.
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