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Catching up with Kieran Garner-Knapper

Ep. 56

Summer signing Kieran Garner-Knapper reflects on his career so far; from stepping up through the leagues to his love for Sunday League football. Also hear the thoughts of first-team manager Richard Duffy after the Runcorn Linnets defeat and his FA Trophy preview. Plus, this week’s fan away day is one Oasis fans may enjoy.

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    37:36||Ep. 58
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    32:16||Ep. 57
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    34:28||Ep. 55
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    49:34||Ep. 54
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