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HARSH TO LABEL THAT ‘DIVE’ SAYS BANNED LAVELLE

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The LeaguePaper Team
3 December 2017

LEAGUE TWO
By Jimmy Booker
SAM Lavelle feels hard
The 21-year-old defender unsuccessfully appealed the charge for successful deception of a match official in Morecambe’s 1-1 draw with Carlisle last weekend.
Lavelle went down following a challenge from United goalkeeper Jack Bonham. It won his side a penalty, only for Adam Campbell to rattle the crossbar.
The former Bolton youngster’s appeal was dismissed and the defender believes the verdict was harsh.
“I feel a bit let down,” Lavelle said.
“At the time the ball came in, I was aware that both myself and their k...

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