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DIARY OF A GROUND HOPPER: Sutton United 2-4 Shawbury United

I’ve not much time for research this week but one thing’s for certain: if I want to be sure of a game on Saturday, with no mucking about or uncertainty, the choice has to be ‘Plastic Fantastic’.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
12 November 2023

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 SUTTON UNITED 2 SHAWBURY UNITED 4

WELCOMING: Sutton United provided an enjoyable afternoon

I’VE not much time for research this week but one thing’s for certain: if I want to be sure of a game on Saturday, with no mucking about or uncertainty, the choice has to be ‘Plastic Fantastic’.
The Fox suggests Sutton United of the Midlands League, Division One, a club he has had up his sleeve since they moved to a new ground this season: perfect!
For once, the forecast isn’t wrong. It tips it down all the way to the West Midlands.
I arrive at Coleshill Road Stadium and park in...

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