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KONE’S ON THE ROAD TO GLORY

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
8 December 2024

By Matthew Nash

TERRACE FAVOURITE: Richard Kone leads Wycombe’s celebrations after scoring against Wealdstone in the FA Cup last Saturday

RICHARD KONE never doubted he would become a full-time footballer – but says it was Non-League which forged him.
The Ivorian striker hit his 12th goal of the season – his first full campaign as a professional – to help Wycombe Wanderers past National League Wealdstone and into the third round of the FA Cup last weekend.
It completes something of a rollercoaster ride for the 21-yearold, who went on trial with the Leagu...

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