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Stuart Pearce says it was an ‘honour’ to visit a third volunteer to have earned national recognition for his inspirational exploits.

The lifeblood

By Will Jennings

STAR TURN: Stuart Pearce, left, with Cheshunt volunteer Howard Bailey

STUART PEARCE says it was an ‘honour’ to visit a third volunteer to have earned national recognition for his inspirational exploits.
Cheshunt’s Howard Bailey, 61, was crowned one of three Pitching In Volunteers of the Season for his long-term commitment to the Isthmian Premier Division club.
To celebrate his efforts, Bailey was rewarded with a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Dublin for last season’s Europa League final, where he got the chance to play on the Aviva Stadium pitch alongside legends Diego Fo...

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