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<\/p>\nWith just a few short days to go until Father Christmas arrives, all the coaches and volunteers at Fairford and Lechlade Youth Football Club would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.<\/p>\n
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However you might be spending the festive period we hope you all have a resting and relaxing break and we look forward to welcoming you back refreshed and recharged for the new year.<\/p>\n
To all the Club’s players – enjoy the time off and well done for all your excellent efforts during 2016.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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