UEFA A Licence Coach Mark 'Rivo' Rivers, and Berks & Bucks FA's, Richard Brant, catch up with local and national football coaches to discuss their journeys, coaching philosophies and personal experiences in the sport. Follow Rivo & Rich as they catch up with old friends, new colleagues and footballing legends, and listen in, as each guest provides their own fascinating insight into football coaching from every level of the game.
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A look back at the football careers of Dean Edwards & Colin Lee and the broadcasting career of David FitzGerald. Sponsored by Wollens Solicitors & Greenwood Accountancy
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Just some guys spitting truth about sports without the spin. Everything is on the table... except hockey & the WNBA (but who really cares abt the wnba). This podcast will inform, entertain, and tickle the last remaining brain cells you might have left in your day. With that in mind, sit back, relax, and thank you for letting us penetrate your ears with our knowledge & wisdom of the sports world that you most definetly need in your life.
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This week’s Back On The Ball……. non-league ambition, Buckland Athletic’s Judd Barker and Roger Mann join Fitz, Colin & Deano to discuss their upcoming cup game v Torquay United, running clubs, and other football business. Well worth a listen. Please share, follow and enjoy 🙏⚽️💯Autor: Dean Edwards, Colin Lee, David FitzGerald
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Back On The Ball sponsors Wollens solicitors join us and tell us all about their experiences. Recently partnering up with football, rugby, and a whole host of other sports clubs, men, and women. The legal side of contracts and business are not to be underestimated. Listen to this fascinating insight from Chris & Marco.…
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Colin & Fitz discuss the start of the EFL, Rooney’s Plymouth debut, Torquay United’s chances and even the Olympics are on the agenda.Autor: Dean Edwards, Colin Lee, David FitzGerald
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Euro 2024 Special Ep7- Spain victorious as we say thank you Gareth
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Send us a text Throughout UEFA Euro 2024, Mark "Rivo" Rivers and Richard Brant will be discussing the tournament in Germany, from looking ahead to the festival of football to dissecting and reviewing England's performances as 24 teams bid for European glory. On this episode, Rivo & Rich review the final where a late goal from Mikel Oyarzabal 4 minu…
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This weeks Back On The Ball……Euro’s the end, Colin’s shed, Fitz’s belts, and The Dudleysaurus. This is one of our best. Please watch, share, and like please.?Autor: Dean Edwards, Colin Lee, David FitzGerald
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Euro 2024 Special Ep6- Watkins Wonder Goal Takes England to the Final!!
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Send us a text Throughout UEFA Euro 2024, Mark "Rivo" Rivers and Richard Brant will be discussing the tournament in Germany, from looking ahead to the festival of football to dissecting and reviewing England's performances as 24 teams bid for European glory. On this episode, Rivo, Rich & Marley look back at England's Semi-Final victory vs the Nethe…
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Dean, Colin, & Fitz are mulling over the past few weeks of the Euro’s. Did they get their predictions right ? Hanging boots up, dodgy refs, and Tippy tippy happy. All good fun and rain.Autor: Dean Edwards, Colin Lee, David FitzGerald
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Euro 2024 Special Ep5- England progress to the Semi's
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Send us a text Throughout UEFA Euro 2024, Mark "Rivo" Rivers and Richard Brant will be discussing the tournament in Germany, from looking ahead to the festival of football to dissecting and reviewing England's performances as 24 teams bid for European glory. On this episode, Rivo & Rich are joined by the returning Marley to look back at England's p…
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Euro 2024 Special Ep4- England Leave it Late & Quarters are here....
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Send us a text Throughout UEFA Euro 2024, Mark "Rivo" Rivers and Richard Brant will be discussing the tournament in Germany, from looking ahead to the festival of football to dissecting and reviewing England's performances as 24 teams bid for European glory. On this episode, Rivo & Rich look back at England's late late show vs Slovakia and discuss …
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Colin, Fitz & Mike Fillery catch up down at Mike’s farm in Chagford Devon. Chelsea was the topic of conversation and a few animals namely the defenders of the 80s.Autor: Dean Edwards, Colin Lee, David FitzGerald
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Fitz & Colin live event………. Fitz & Colin entertain the fans for England’s final group game v Slovenia.Autor: Dean Edwards, Colin Lee, David FitzGerald
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Euro 2024 Special Ep3- England top group as Knockouts begin
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Send us a text Throughout UEFA Euro 2024, Mark "Rivo" Rivers and Richard Brant will be discussing the tournament in Germany, from looking ahead to the festival of football to dissecting and reviewing England's performances as 24 teams bid for European glory. On this episode, Rivo & Rich are joined by a special guest as they look back at England's d…
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Euro 2024 Special Ep2- England Draw with Denmark
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Send us a text Throughout UEFA Euro 2024, Mark "Rivo" Rivers and Richard Brant will be discussing the tournament in Germany, from looking ahead to the festival of football to dissecting and reviewing England's performances as 24 teams bid for European glory. On this episode, Rivo & Rich look back at England's draw with Denmark which keeps the Three…
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Rivo & Rich meet...Shaka Hislop (Part Two)
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Send us a text In this episode, Mark 'Rivo' Rivers & Richard Brant are joined by former Reading, Newcastle United & West Ham Utd goalkeeper, Shaka Hislop for the 2nd part of the special. Shaka begins with his first stint at West Ham Utd under Harry Redknapp where he says under Harry's leadership, players like Joe Cole, Rio Ferdinand, Frank Lampard …
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Euro 2024 Special #1- Tournament Preview
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Send us a text Throughout UEFA Euro 2024, Mark "Rivo" Rivers and Richard Brant will be discussing the tournament in Germany, from looking ahead to the festival of football to dissecting and reviewing England's performances as 24 teams bid for European glory. On the eve of the tournament and with Rivo in the States with Arsenal, Rich caught up with …
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Rivo & Rich meet...Shaka Hislop (Part One)
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Send us a text In this episode, Mark 'Rivo' Rivers & Richard Brant are joined by former Reading, Newcastle United & West Ham Utd goalkeeper, Shaka Hislop. On the pod, Shaka talks about his early days growing up in Trinidad & Tobago before attending Howard University in the States and studying mechanical engineering. Shaka explains how, when complet…
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Send us a text In this episode, Mark 'Rivo' Rivers & Richard Brant are joined by Arun Brar, a grassroots coach from Berks & Bucks FA. On the pod, Arun talks about his early memories of football, how he fell in love with the game and provides insight into his journey and some of the challenges he has faced along the way as coach from a historically …
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Rivo & Rich meet.... Vicky Farleigh
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Send us a text Mark 'Rivo' Rivers & Richard Brant are back with Series 8 of the award-winning podcast and this week they are joined by Vicky Farleigh. On the pod this week, Vicky shares her footballing journey which started out as a player before becoming a coach. Vicky talks about her life changing moment when she contracted meningitis and showing…
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Deano, Colin & Fitz join the fans at Teignmouth rugby club for The FA Cup Final 2024. Dodgy predictions, dodgy raffles, and dodgy decisions were had by all.Autor: Dean Edwards, Colin Lee, David FitzGerald
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Rivo & Rich meet.... Mariano Levisman
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Send us a text Mark 'Rivo' Rivers & Richard Brant are back with Series 8 of the award-winning podcast and this week they are joined by Mariano Levisman. On the pod this week, Mariano talks about his coaching journey which started attending Berks & Bucks FA Level 2 course in High Wycombe all the way to his role at the time of recording at Granada CF…
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Rivo & Rich meet...Hans Cook for MH Awareness Week 2024
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Send us a text Mark 'Rivo' Rivers & Richard Brant are back with Series 8 of the award-winning podcast and this week they are joined by Berks & Bucks FA's Business Support Administrator, Hans Cook. Each year, Rivo & Rich release a special podcast to promote and highlight Mental Health Awareness Week and this year it takes place from 13th to 19th May…
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With Colin away pursuing his new career as Tony Hadley’s stand in, this week Fitz and Deano are joined by Torquay and Exeter legend Jim McNichol. Jim talks about moving away from Scotland at 16 and pursuing his career in England. His experiences at Ipswich, Brentford, Exeter and Torquay. Also his Wembley appearance, play off games and legendary rel…
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Back On The Ball now visual and audio. This week we finally get some decent weather and look at VAR and rule changes down the years. Watch until the end when Fitz gets some culinary recipes from The Black Country. Including special guests….. Pablo The Cat, Steven Seagull, and The White Van Man.Autor: Dean Edwards, Colin Lee, David FitzGerald
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No not for us but the end of the season title race. Plus Colin & Fitz talk about players finishing their careers and what happens next for out of work footballers. Dean is in Wolverhampton interviewing Wolves legend and 80s League Cup winner Mel Eves for next weeks Back On The Ball.Autor: Dean Edwards, Colin Lee, David FitzGerald
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Fitz interviews Falkland’s hero Simon Weston on his household football rivalry with wife Lucy. Dean meets up with ex-teammate John Uzzell and talks about career ending injuries. Colin, well he is still tanning himself in some far away sun drenched beach, but will be back soon for more in-depth stories on his career.…
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Colin and Fitz experience getting up before the birds on a road trip to Stamford Bridge. Live interviews with 70's icon Ron (Chopper) Harris and Gary Chivers. Dean Talks about his long trips from Devon and all things WolverhamptonAutor: Dean Edwards, Colin Lee, David FitzGerald
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Colin, Dean and Fitz talk about early cup final memories plus their Wembley experiences.Autor: Dean Edwards, Colin Lee, David FitzGerald
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Colin Lee and Dean Edwards reflect on the best football managers they've played under and nights out with teammates. Nights out in Torquay, Wolves and Chelsea teams mates. Contact us: Email: backontheball@gmail.com Follow us: Instagram: @backontheball Facebook: BackOnTheBall YouTube: YouTube Thanks for listening Back On The Ball Thank you to our sp…
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Dean & Colin discuss the best players they've played with and against. Thanks for listening Back On The Ball Thank you to our sponsors: Wollens Solicitors & Greenwood Accountancy Contact us: Email: backontheball@gmail.com Follow us: Instagram: @backontheball Facebook: BackOnTheBall YouTubeAutor: Dean Edwards, Colin Lee, David FitzGerald
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The team discuss how the beautiful game has changed over the years, with sports science and nutrition playing a major part. There's the usual banter and laughs. Thanks for listening Back On The Ball Thank you to our sponsors: Wollens Solicitors & Greenwood Accountancy Follow us: Instagram @backontheball Facebook @backontheball YouTube @backonthebal…
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Torquay United - Future in the balance
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The team discuss the future of Torquay United after the news that it's the clubs intention to appoint administrators. Thanks for listening Back On The Ball Thank you to our sponsors: Wollens Solicitors & Greenwood Accountancy Contact us Email your thoughts and questions to the team: backontheball@gmail.com Follow us: Instagram @backontheball This e…
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Torquay United – Rise and Fall Welcome to the second episode of Back on the Ball where we take a look at Colin and Dean’s time at Torquay United, including bringing the club back from the brink of collapse through to two trips to Wembley and promotion back to the Football League in 2009, then the events that lead to the downfall of the club back to…
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Welcome to the first ever episode of Back On The Ball. Sponsored by Wollens Solicitors & Greenwood Accountancy Ex-professional footballers Dean Edwards and Colin Lee, join broadcasting great David FitzGerald to reflect on their careers and the world of football and broadcasting. In the first episode we look back at the early days to see where it al…
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Rivo & Rich meet... Alex Pratt
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Send us a text Mark 'Rivo' Rivers & Richard Brant are back with Series 7 of the award-winning podcast and this week they are joined by Berks & Bucks FA's Football Development Officer, Alex Pratt. On the pod this week, Alex talks about his journey which started playing at U9 and becoming secretary of his local grassroots Club at the age of just 17. …
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Rich & Alex meet... Chris Berry
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Send us a text Mark 'Rivo' Rivers & Richard Brant are back with Series 7 of the award-winning podcast and this weeks guest is FA Coach Developer & Mentor, Chris Berry. This week, Football Development Officer Alex Pratt is guest co-host alongside Rich as Rivo is away on holiday in Portugal. On the pod, Chris shares his journey from his experience st…
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Rich & Sam meet... Graham Scott
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Send us a text Mark 'Rivo' Rivers & Richard Brant are back with Series 7 of the award-winning podcast and this weeks guest is Premier League Referee Graham Scott. This week, Referee Development Officer Sam Myatt leads a Referee Takeover of the podcast in Rivo's absence alongside Rich. On the pod, Graham shares his journey from his playing days as A…
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Rivo & Rich meet... Stephen Jeffery
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Send us a text Mark 'Rivo' Rivers & Richard Brant are back with Series 7 of the award-winning podcast and this week they are joined by grassroots coach, Stephen Jeffery. In the episode, Stephen shares his journey from his first memories of playing football and a memory that has stayed with him to his current role as a grassroots coach. Stephen talk…
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Rivo & Rich meet... Vicky Fisher
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Send us a text Mark 'Rivo' Rivers & Richard Brant are back with Series 7 of the award-winning podcast and this week they are joined by FA Regional Coach Development Officer, Vicky Fisher. In the episode, Vicky shares her fantastic journey from her first memories of football playing at primary school to her current role at The FA. Vicky talks about …
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Rivo & Rich meet... Liz Verrall
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Send us a text Mark 'Rivo' Rivers & Richard Brant are back with Series 7 of the award-winning podcast and to help them kick off the new season, the duo are joined by Berks & Bucks FA’s Chief Executive Officer, Liz Verrall. In the episode, Liz shares her journey about her first football experience at just 5 years old and how the sport has played a m…
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Rivo & Rich meet... Sir Mo Farah
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Send us a text In a special episode of the podcast, Rivo & Rich were joined by one of the greatest British sportsman of all time, Sir Mo Farah. On the pod, Mo takes us on a journey from his first experiences in sports as a child to becoming a 4 time Olympic Gold medallist. Mo shares what it takes to be an elite athlete both physically and mentally …
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Rivo & Rich meet... for Mental Health Awareness Week 2023
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Send us a text To support Mental Health Awareness Week, this special episode of The Grassroots Football Coach features our hosts Mark 'Rivo' Rivers & Richard Brant discussing their own mental health experiences. The theme of the week this year is anxiety. Anxiety is a normal emotion in us all, but sometimes it can get out of control and become a me…
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Black History Month Special 2022
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Send us a text To mark Black History Month 2022, this special episode of The Grassroots Football Coach is dedicated to celebrating Black History Month. Black History Month is a national celebration which aims to promote and celebrate achievements by Black people and their contributions to the British society. First celebrated in this 1987, this yea…
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World Mental Health Day 2022 Special
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Send us a text To mark World Mental Health Day 2022, this special episode of The Grassroots Football Coach listens back at clips from our previous Mental Health episodes. On the pod, we hear from Jason McMahon, Manisha Tailor MBE, Marvin Sordell, Cara Ostryn, Martin Sinclair & Martin McCloskey who all shared their own experiences of mental health. …
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Rivo & Rich meet... Sukh Hunjan
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Send us a text In the final episode of Series 6, Rivo & Rich week caught up with recently qualified UEFA B coach, Sukh Hunjan. On the pod, Sukh takes us on a journey from his playing days to the present day and his role as a Coach. Coinciding with South Asian Heritage month, he also discusses his personal experiences in the game, the barriers he ha…
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Rivo & Rich meet... Tony Carr MBE
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Send us a text This week, marking the 50th episode of the podcast, Rivo & Rich caught up with West Ham United legend, Tony Carr MBE. In this episode, Tony shares his journey in the beautiful game. From his early playing days (which were cut short by injury) to turning his attention to coaching. Tony provides a fantastic insight into an incredible 4…
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Send us a text This week, Rivo & Rich caught up with Maidenhead Utd First Team coach, Aaron O’Brien. In this episode, Aaron shares his journey from his early experiences playing to the present day where he is coaching at his hometown club. He also offers great insight into the weekly routine of a National League Club match analysis, match preparati…
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Rivo & Rich meet... Elijah Bada
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Send us a text This week, Rivo & Rich catch up with the MK Warriors, UEFA B Licenced Coach, Elijah Bada. In this episode, Elijah shares his journey from growing up in Brixton, South London before moving to Milton Keynes and his first experiences of football. Elijah opens up about his personal experiences which ultimately led to him taking up coachi…
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Rivo & Rich meet... Sarah Davern
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Send us a text This week, our dynamic duo, Rivo & Rich caught up with the brilliant, Sarah Davern. In this episode, Sarah shares her fantastic journey in the game. From her first experiences of grassroots football right up to the present day and playing for Ascot United. She talks in detail about her experiences playing mixed football and the diffe…
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Rivo & Rich meet... Grant Downie OBE
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Send us a text Mark 'Rivo' Rivers & Richard Brant are back with Series 6 of the award-winning podcast. The duo are joined by special guest, Grant Downie OBE, to help them kick off the new season! In this episode, Grant shares his incredible journey from his early days at the NHS all the way to the present day as a Consultant in medical & performanc…
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Rivo & Rich meet... for Mental Health Awareness Week 2022
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Send us a text To support Mental Health Awareness Week, this special episode of The Grassroots Football Coach features our hosts Mark 'Rivo' Rivers & Richard Brant discussing their own mental health experiences. The theme of the week is loneliness, and together, Rivo and Rich talk openly about their own experiences and discuss the impact loneliness…
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