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Steve’s suited – and living the dream

Steve Gardener thought he was just going for a pint with his dad and brother when he attended a meeting at the local ice rink to discuss restarting Romford Football Club.

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Groundhopper
5 May 2024

By MATT BADCOCK

GREAT WAKERING
Saturday May 11, Wembley Stadium, ko 12.15pm

RVRS v ROMFORD

WE’RE ON OUR WAY: Romford celebrate reaching Wembley after Jamie Hursit’s winning penalty in the semi-final shootout, right
PICTURE: Mike Capps

STEVE GARDENER thought he was just going for a pint with his dad and brother when he attended a meeting at the local ice rink to discuss restarting Romford Football Club.
Thirty-two years on and the Boro chairman will hop on the train just like he does every year to watch Non-League Finals Day.
This time, however, he’ll be wearing a suit and a proud smi...

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