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iconic symbol of a football supporter is their scarf. Cherished. Warn with pride. Held high throughout the national anthem and during our clubs finest moments. The
Capital City Supporters Group honours this age old tradition by turning the supporters scarf into a symbol of excellence...Each CCSG Golden Scarf Player of the Year Award is one of a kind."
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broadcaster Nigel Reed during a July 2022 Atlético Ottawa home game and has been referenced on broadcast multiple times since. One other fixture added by the group is the "Olliewood" sign, in the style of the famous
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