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Strat’s the way to do it for Town keeper O’Brien

STRATFORD Town keeper Liam O’Brien had more reason than most to celebrate after helping his side into the first round proper of the FA Cup for the first time in their history.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
24 October 2021

Strat’s the

By David Lawrence

STRATFORD Town keeper Liam O’Brien had more reason than most to celebrate after helping his side into the first round proper of the FA Cup for the first time in their history.
Not only had the former Coventry City and Yeovil Town shotstopper played a massive part in seeing off National League North visitors Boston United in their Knights Lane replay to set up a mouthwatering first round clash with League One Shrewsbury Town, but he was also on a high after being at the birth of his new baby earlier in the day.
“I was on the way to the hospital this morning at 5am ahead of...

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