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I’D ALWAYS WORK HARDER THAN ANYONE – THAT CAME FROM DAD

I’D ALWAYS

IRON MAN: Martyn Woolford scored in the play-off semi -fi nal for Scunthorpe and, inset, celebrating promotion with the Lincolnshire club
PICTURE: PA Images

By CHRIS DUNLAVY

IN SEPTEMBER 2007, Martyn Woolford was asked by York City’s in- house TV channel to name his biggest influence.
“My dad,” he answered, looking every inch the awkward youngster. “He’s the one who pushed me. He’s the one who took me to all the coaching courses. I’ve got to say him.” Thirteen years on, the sentiment hasn’t changed. Woolford, though, is rather m...

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