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FIRST WIN FOR TONY AS DOM STOPS ROT

Victory is perfect response

By Stephen Thirkill

HEADS UP: Bradford City defender Matt Kilgallon clears the danger

Star Game
LACKBURN Rovers boss Tony Mowbray challenged his side to adapt and become better footballers after their first win of the season.
Dominic Samuel hit his third goal in as many games to get the pre-season promotion favourites off the mark.
And a relieved Mowbray is now calling on his troops to improve further and start racking up the points.
“I asked for 100 per cent effort, graft and commitment and I think that’s what we got,” said the former Mid...

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