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WE DIDN’T TAKE OUR CHANCES, SAYS DAVE

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The LeaguePaper Team
19 April 2026

By John Lyons

HIGH POINT: Stockport’s Adama Sidibeh, right, savours his Wembley goal

STOCKPORT boss Dave Challinor was left lamenting the ‘moments’ that got away after his side’s Vertu Trophy final defeat.
County led early through Adama Sidibeh, but were overhauled by Luton in the first half. The north-west side then had chances to get back on terms in the second period before Nahki Wells’ second goal late on put the game to bed.
“We are disappointed because we came here to get a win and trophy, and we haven’t been able to do that,...

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