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Aussie John

OldBlueLady

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Some of you may remember John, who came over from Australia a few years ago, to visit for a month and support, in person, a team he'd simply "chosen" to support from far away. I think he saw four games during his visit, and we didn't win one - sound familiar?!

However, he had a whale of a time, had tours of the ground and training ground, lunch with the players and made lots of friends. I believe he was promised a signed Ben Coker shirt on the back of the Zone sponsorship of Ben, but I recently found out he never received it.

Fortunately, I know Ben is a decent guy and, having had a word with him about this at the Sponsors do on Tuesday, Ben duly handed over to me today a signed shirt for John, which will shortly be winging its way out to Oz.

Thanks to Ben, I know John will love this!


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And John is over the moon -

Kay ❤️❤️❤️ I am speechless.
That is one of the most awesome surprises I can think of.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and kind response.
And to Ben.
You have had to endure so much in your career and yet you have become such an important player for us and respected widely.
I imagine a few teams higher up wouldn’t mind you on their list.
When I heard I was getting your shirt, I was over the moon, as you and have had such a tough year.
Your shirt is a great encouragement for me to also keep enduring.
Thanks so much mate.
John UTB’s
 
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