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Hurst’s joy after Iron strike for first win

By Chris Sumpter

STAR MAN MATTHEW LUND Scunthorpe United
SCUNTHORPE boss Paul Hurst could not hide his delight at seeing his side’s winless start to the season come to an end at home to Morecambe.
Three goals in 16 first-half minutes from Jamie Proctor, Kevin van Veen and Matthew Lund earned the Iron a comfortable success over the Shrimps, lifting them off the bottom of the table in the process.
“I’m pleased for the players and for the fans, given it’s been such a long time coming,” said Hurst.
“We’ve got try to build on it now. One win doesn&...

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