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Invicta Trophy dream is put on hold

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
26 December 2021

By Matt Badcock

NEIL CUGLEY admits the shine of Folkestone Invicta’s draw with Wrexham has been taken off by the Welsh Government’s decision to ban spectators – but he hopes the picture improves before the fixture.
The Isthmian Premier club are enjoying their best ever run in the FA Trophy after sealing their fourth round proper place with a 2-0 win over Uxbridge.
Up next is a dream tie with National League giants Wrexham riding on the crest of a wave since their Hollywood takeover.
But late on Tuesday it was announced that all sporting events in Wales will be behind closed doors from Boxin...

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