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‘I’m not very good boss!’ – Canvey Island’s prolific frontman!

Matthew Price was overjoyed as he repaid the faith shown in him by Canvey Island by firing the Gulls to promotion – despite telling boss Brad Wellmen he is ‘not very good at football’!

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
15 May 2022

‘I’m not

...but then ace Price nets 23 goals
By Danny Rust

MATTHEW Price was overjoyed as he repaid the faith shown in him by Canvey Island by firing the Gulls to promotion – despite telling boss Brad Wellmen he is ‘not very good at football’!
The frontman joined from Coggeshall Town last summer and played a pivotal role as the Islanders booked their place in the Isthmian Premier by overcoming Brentwood Town in the Isthmian North play-off final.
A textbook header took Price’s tally up to 23 goals for the season, allowing the Gulls to restore parity after falling behind against his former club, while...

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