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SEMI HAS SHOWED US ALL THE WAY

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The LeaguePaper Team
30 August 2026

BIG INTERVIEW: JED WALLACE
By Chris Dunlavy

ALL SMILES: Jed Wallace is enjoying his football at Bristol City
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JED Wallace is taking inspiration from his old West Brom team-mate Semi Ajayi as he chases the Premier League dream into his twilight years.
Ajayi was left facing an uncertain future when he was released by the Baggies in May 2025 at the ripe old age of 31.
Today, the central defender has a Championship promotion on his CV with Hull and has just scored on his Premier League debut against Manchester United.
It’s why Wallace, now 32 and a veteran of ...

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