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Lee Fowler: Ace Ollie will have to adapt

I was on the co-commentary for their recent FA Trophy game against Folkestone Invicta.

Jordan Ponticelli, Dior Angus and Kwame Thomas are really good pros, who work so hard for the team and bring a lot to the table.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
30 January 2022

Lee FOWLER
CONFERENCE WINNER

OLLIE PALMER is, another, statement signing from Wrexham.
I was on the co-commentary for their recent FA Trophy game against Folkestone Invicta.
Jordan Ponticelli, Dior Angus and Kwame Thomas are really good pros, who work so hard for the team and bring a lot to the table.
But there were a couple of chances someone like Palmer would have gobbled up. They are key moments where you need that type of player.
For me, £300k to get his services is a lot of money. But you can already see what he brings with a goal on his debut.
It will be fascinating to see how he can...

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