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Vase kings are back in the swing!

James Tompkins says FA Vase holders Ascot United are enjoying the freedom of being the underdog in the Isuzu FA Trophy — and is proud the legacy of their Wembley win is starting to show.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
1 October 2023

By Matt Badcock

WEMBLEY WINNER: Ascot United boss Jamie Tompkins
PICTURE: Garry Griffiths

JAMIE TOMPKINS says FA Vase holders Ascot United are enjoying the freedom of being the underdog in the Isuzu FA Trophy — and is proud the legacy of their Wembley win is starting to show.
The Yellamen were victorious under the arch in May, beating Newport Pagnell Town 1-0 on the hallowed turf to go with their Combined Counties League Premier Division title.
At Step 4 for the first time in club history, the Isthmian South Central outfit have seen their average home attendance swell by 35 per cent, wh...

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