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1036:"Finney times it perfectly"
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428:Sincil Bank
364:Paul Millar
332:Andy Porter
77:Position(s)
1440:Categories
1077:7 November
877:References
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400:Darlington
372:League Cup
312:substitute
305:John Rudge
270:youth team
234:midfielder
230:footballer
81:Midfielder
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374:, in the
340:Vale Park
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267:Port Vale
261:Port Vale
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238:Port Vale
206:1994–1998
177:Leek Town
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154:1991–1993
141:Port Vale
136:1987–1991
98:Port Vale
93:1986–1987
64:, England
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256:Career
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69:Height
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