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VAN THE MAN T0 DELIVER BLOODS VICTORY

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
8 February 2026

BILSTON TOWN 0 DROYLSDEN 2
By Wendy Atkinson

NELLSON Van’s predatory instincts decided this nip-and-tuck all-Step 6 tie that could have gone either way.
The Droylsden frontrunner scored in each half, while Bilston were left to rue one effort being cleared off the line, another clip the post and visiting keeper Jordan Latham play a blinder.
Inspired by the presence of Wolverhampton mayor Craig Collingswood, the Steelmen, of Midland League Division One, started brightly but Droylsden packed an extra punch after settling – skipper Caelan Kilheeney lashing a warning shot ...

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