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Matt Scrafton

@matt_scrafton

6 months

Replays gone. What the Premier League wants, the Premier League gets. Tottenham and injury-ravaged Newcastle absolutely fine to jet off to Australia for a friendly three days after the season though 🙄

Emirates FA Cup

@EmiratesFACup

6 months

The FA and The @premierleague have reached an agreement to strengthen the #EmiratesFACup format and increase support for grassroots football. Swipe for details ➡️

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6 years

Owen Oyston contacted @The_Gazette earlier today but we won't be printing a single word of what he had to say. Here's why:

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6 years

What a day. Owen Oyston is no longer in control of Blackpool Football Club. As I understand it, once the paperwork is completed receivership is effective immediately. That could be as soon as tomorrow and a new board will then be put in place. Next home game is February 23rd...

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6 years

BREAKING: Owen Oyston and Clive Brooks have been removed from the board of Blackpool Football Club (Properties) Limited with immediate effect.

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@matt_scrafton

6 years

This is it, the picture I've been waiting to take. Game 36/46: Blackpool v Southend United

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2 years

In an interview with Sky Sports, Blackpool's Jake Daniels has revealed he’s gay. The 17-year-old becomes the only openly gay male professional in Britain. Incredibly brave.

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@matt_scrafton

7 years

A Stoke City shirt personally signed by @Charlie26Adam has been left by Jimmy Armfield's statue.

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4 years

Born at 1.46am, Fletcher Isaac Stanley Scrafton ❤️

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5 years

BREAKING: The EFL has confirmed Blackpool FC will NOT be given a 12-point deduction.

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2 years

Josh Bowler’s goodbye message 🍊

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7 years

BREAKING: Blackpool Football Club is up for sale. Statement coming soon.

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3 years

West Brom fans must be as fed up as the rest of us having to watch their side on Sky Sports every other bloody week.

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2 years

28.57% of the goals PNE have conceded this season have been scored by Blackpool.

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@matt_scrafton

7 years

Bailiffs outside Blackpool's Bloomfield Road stadium. It appears Valeri Belokon has begun legal enforcement against the Oystons.

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3 years

BREAKING: Neil Critchley has signed a new four-and-a-half year contract, keeping him at the club until 2026. Huge news!

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3 years

What a picture 🍊

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5 years

BREAKING: Simon Sadler is the new owner of Blackpool Football Club.

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2 years

It's off. Understand Cameron Brannagan was in the North West today to finalise a deal. But he's since travelled back to Oxford late this evening to sign a new contract instead. I'll say it again, you couldn't write it.

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@matt_scrafton

7 years

Belokon wins. Oystons must pay £31m.

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@matt_scrafton

3 years

Clearly disappointed with my Lincoln hat on, but Blackpool deserved this - both today and over the season. Privileged to have covered it. Thanks for all the nice comments too. Just a shame one idiot ran to the press box to celebrate in my face at FT. But emotions get to us all!

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3 years

What a noise 🍊

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6 years

BREAKING: The judge has approved Valeri Belokon's application to have a receiver appointed.

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Matt Scrafton

@matt_scrafton

5 years

Delighted to be named Sports Journalist of the Year at the #O2MediaAwards2019 in recognition of my coverage of Blackpool's momentous, historic year. Congrats to @chrishallitv as well!

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Matt Scrafton

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6 years

The Oystons Estate Agents sign is coming down...another symbolic moment.

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6 years

Going.....

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2 years

Blackpool fans pay tribute to Tony Johnson in the 55th minute. Home fans get to their feet and the QPR supporters join in with their applause.

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7 years

Hold the front page! Karl Oyston has just replied to me for the first time in over half a year #snowjoke

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2 years

Rangers fans brightening up the South Stand.

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2 years

🤫🍊

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3 years

He bloody loves it.

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3 years

BREAKING: Jerry Yates has signed a new THREE-YEAR deal with the option to extend by 12 months. What a statement that is.

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@matt_scrafton

1 year

After seven years and 342 competitive games, I'll be moving on from @The_Gazette at the end of the month. It's been an absolute pleasure reporting on this fine football club. A few words 👇

Blackpool FC writer Matt Scrafton is to bid farewell to The Gazette after seven years

After seven years, 342 competitive games, seven managers, two promotions and one unforgettable homecoming, my time covering Blackpool will sadly come to an end at the end of the month.

www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk

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3 years

FULL TIME! Blackpool are promoted to the Championship!!

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4 years

Ten years ago today, the impossible happened.

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2 years

Gary Madine has just popped his head into the press room. "Matt two words for you: game changer"

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@matt_scrafton

3 years

I've said it before and I'll say it again, pound-for-pound Blackpool must be the loudest fanbase out there. Incredible noise.

Blackpool FC

@BlackpoolFC

3 years

😀 Enjoy your night. 🍊 #UTMP

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5 years

"It is with a heavy heart that this situation has been forced upon us", says EFL executive chair Debbie Jevans. This coming from the organisation that asked for no proof of funds from Steve Dale & permitted him to own a club despite being involved in the liquidation of 43 firms.

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2 years

A picture paints a thousand words.

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4 years

FT: Blackpool 3-1 Peterborough Seasiders complete the double over Posh to climb into the play-offs for the first time this season. Ten unbeaten. Not lost at home since October. Seven first-team players out injured. Absolutely magnificent.

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Matt Scrafton

@matt_scrafton

6 years

Gary Bowyer heads over to applaud the Blackpool fans. Top man #UTMP

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Matt Scrafton

@matt_scrafton

2 years

EXCLUSIVE: Blackpool have missed out on a move for Ellis Simms. The club made a big push to re-sign the striker, with all terms being agreed with Everton. But Simms has opted to join Sunderland instead.

Blackpool miss out on Ellis Simms as Huddersfield Town, Millwall and Sunderland target chooses his...

Blackpool are set to miss out on a move for Ellis Simms, The Gazette understands.

www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk

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3 years

He bloody loves it x2

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5 years

Some personal news... Baby Scrafton is due to make an appearance in April 2020 👶 Myself and @bolton_anya couldn't be more excited!

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@matt_scrafton

3 years

Good day to make it out of hospital mate 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁

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Matt Scrafton

@matt_scrafton

3 years

Blackpool are level on points with the Championship play-offs. Let that sink in.

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3 years

Just remarkable 🍊

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@matt_scrafton

3 years

BREAKING: Marvin Ekpiteta has signed a new two-year contract. The centre-back's deal was due to expire at the end of the season (albeit with an option). Huge news.

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5 years

BREAKING: Simon Grayson has been sacked as Blackpool manager.

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3 years

BREAKING NEWS: Neil Critchley has finally looked at the league table!

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5 years

Plenty to smile about for Simon Sadler so far.

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6 years

I'm a writer, not a talker, so that was terrifying speaking on stage to a room full of footballers and VIPs. But I'm delighted to have won the Football Journalist of the Year award at #NWFA2018 , which I've dedicated to the late, great Jimmy Armfield.

Armstrong Projects Northwest Football Awards

@NWFAwards

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And the winner of our Football Journalist of the Year is… Matt Scrafton from the @The_Gazette #NWFA2018

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3 years

Becoming a weekly occurrence, this.

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2 years

A classy touch from Wayne Rooney, who went out of his way during his post-match interview to thank the Blackpool fans for applauding his players

Wayne Rooney offers message of thanks to Blackpool fans for applauding his Derby County players

Wayne Rooney has gone out of his way to thank Blackpool’s supporters for applauding his Derby County players.

www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk

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@matt_scrafton

4 years

Happy New Year, Seasiders. Thanks for following my coverage these past 12 months, it’s been a strange old year. Hope to see you back at Bloomfield Road some time soon 🍊

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4 years

Gary Madine has just provided the best post-match interview I've ever seen. Not content with being the match-winner, he's also claiming Peterborough's goal came off his head. He's also shown us a WhatsApp picture of Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke with his and Jerry Yates' heads on.

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@matt_scrafton

3 years

FT: Oxford 0-3 Blackpool Only half-time in the tie, but wow. Just wow. Another Neil Critchley tactical masterclass. Friday night promises to be special.

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Matt Scrafton

@matt_scrafton

3 years

Finally back home with this one after a taxing few days in hospital. He’s still not 100% but he’s a whole lot better than he was when he was admitted on Saturday night. Thanks for all the well wishes. Greatly appreciated.

Matt Scrafton

@matt_scrafton

3 years

You’ll be glad to know I’m off this week, as that normally means a flurry of transfer activity. As for me, I’m currently spending my time off in hospital with this poorly little man 😔

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3 years

Blackpool Supporters' Trust got in touch to see if they could pen a special column to share their solidarity with Derby, who lent their support for the Seasiders during the boycott years. Classy touch.

Blackpool Supporters' Trust column: We fully understand Derby's pain

Blackpool fans know only too well what it is like to live in a state of perpetual crisis, dreading the next negative headline and knowing that every plot twist in your club’s story will make it feel...

www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk

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6 years

Win, lose or draw, Blackpool are back #UTMP

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3 years

Listen to that roar 🍊

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3 years

The EFL asking itself whether it has a vendetta against Derby County like it’s a completely normal thing to do.

EFL Communications

@EFL_Comms

3 years

EFL statement: Derby County. #EFL

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3 years

Luke Garbutt has become the second out-of-contract player to commit his future to the club. The left-back has agreed a two-year deal plus an option to extend. Good piece of business.

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4 years

Three years ago today...

Matt Scrafton

@matt_scrafton

7 years

Belokon wins. Oystons must pay £31m.

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6 years

Absolute pandemonium. Fans are on the pitch

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Matt Scrafton

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3 years

Just walked past this door on the way out of the bet365. Reckon Josh Bowler is in there? ⚡️

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7 years

BREAKING: The Oystons have been denied permission to appeal November's High Court judgement.

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2 years

An interested spectator in Greece today 👀🍊

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6 years

Remember, the winners of this game get ARSENAL in the third round. And look at that crowd... All because of one man.

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6 years

Blackpool v Solihull Moors, FA Cup second round replay

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Matt Scrafton

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3 years

What a moment. Richly deserved for Neil Critchley’s men 🍊

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2 years

BREAKING: Blackpool FC have revealed historic plans for a 100-acre, seven-pitch training ground to be built on Garstang Road, bordered by the Grange Park Estate and Baines School. Contracts have been exchanged and a planning application will be submitted soon.

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2 years

BREAKING: Dan Grimshaw has signed a new three-year deal, plus an option to extend by 12 months. It's not a signing, but this is still great news 👏

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6 years

Irrespective of this evening's result, biggest winner from today has to be NAPM fans. Boycott holding firm against one of the biggest clubs in the world and their message getting out to a national audience.

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3 years

These scenes 🍊

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5 years

Some sad news to report tonight. Cyril Robinson, the last surviving member of Blackpool's FA Cup winning squad in 1953, has died at the age of 90. Thoughts go out to his family.

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4 years

"No disrespect to Blackpool, but it's a typical game between a reserve team and a first team", according to Phil Thompson. Alisson, Matip, Milner, Fabinho, Keita, Mane, Firmino and Salah all playing for Liverpool...

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6 years

This is a remarkable photo. If ever one image captured the situation at Blackpool...

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4 years

10 years ago today...

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4 years

FT: Portsmouth 0-1 Blackpool GET IN!!! Big, big win!

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3 years

Leicester’s Kelechi Iheanacho has been subbed off in today's cup final without scoring, meaning Gary Madine finishes the season as the FA Cup's joint top goalscorer.

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5 years

I understand there's been four serious bids for Blackpool Football Club. The new owner is expected to be in place by mid-June.

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4 years

Neil Critchley reveals Daniel Gretarsson would have been available today, but his partner gave birth to a baby girl yesterday. Congrats @danielgretarss !

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3 years

FT: Blackpool 2-0 Doncaster Rovers! The Seasiders book their place in the play-offs with a game to spare. What an achievement!

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6 years

STORY: Owen Oyston officially removed from Blackpool FC as receiver unveils new-look board

Owen Oyston officially removed from Blackpool FC as receiver unveils new-look board

Owen Oyston has officially been removed from Blackpool FC's board with receiver Paul Cooper announcing the four people that will take over the day-to-day running of the football club.

www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk

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2 years

"From the first day I left until yesterday, I got a message every day from a Blackpool fan or some of the players. You really do notice the love and it makes you feel so good. It made it a no-brainer to come back" 🍊

Josh Bowler opens up on his spectacular return to Blackpool after completing loan move from...

Josh Bowler says his special bond with the Blackpool fans made it a “no brainer” to make his spectacular return to Bloomfield Road.

www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk

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4 years

BREAKING: Blackpool Council has released plans for the regeneration of the Revoe area which includes a new East Stand at Bloomfield Road

Blackpool FC working with town council to deliver new East Stand at Bloomfield Road stadium

Blackpool Football Club is working with the town’s council to help deliver a new East Stand at Bloomfield Road.

www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk

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3 years

Chris Maxwell lifts the trophy! 🏆

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3 years

Magnificent fightback 👏🍊

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2 years

Derby the only club to be given this big an allocation this season.

Derby County

@dcfcofficial

2 years

We've been allocated another 611 tickets for our trip to Blackpool, taking our total to 3,926 🐏🏖️ They'll be available to season ticket holders from 10am on Monday, and on general sale 24 hours later! ⏰ #DCFC #dcfcfans

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5 years

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6 years

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4 years

Owner Simon Sadler will continue to top up the wages of furloughed Blackpool staff to keep them on full pay

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2 years

Congratulations to @CharliePatino10 , who scored his first goal for England U20s today in a 2-1 win against Morocco 👏🍊

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3 years

Look what it means. 🍺🍺

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3 years

Critchley having some choice words with Marco Silva at FT having done the same with Mitrovic at half-time. Love to see it.

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5 years

Blackpool have finally confirmed the signing of Blackburn Rovers striker Joe Nuttall for an undisclosed fee. The 22-year-old has signed a three-year deal with the option to extend by a further 12 months. Some sign of intent that.

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4 years

FT: Oxford 0-2 Blackpool Big, big win, Pool’s first at the Kassam in 21 years. Pool claim four straight away victories for the first time since 2007. Unbeaten in nine. Three points off the play-offs with FOUR games in hand. Into the top 10 for the first time since September.

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3 years

You’ll be glad to know I’m off this week, as that normally means a flurry of transfer activity. As for me, I’m currently spending my time off in hospital with this poorly little man 😔

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7 years

Blackpool FC announce they will donate all revenue from home ticket sales for this weekend's game against Charlton Athletic to Trinity Hospice, which provided care for Jimmy Armfield in his last days.

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5 years

Lewie Coyle has just made a surprise visit to St George's School to apologise to ball boy Connor Turner, along with Nathan Delfouneso, Sullay Kaikai & Wes Burns. Coyle has bought him a pair of tangerine boots while Blackpool also presented him with a signed shirt.

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