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Rovers’ victory is a tribute to Agogo

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The LeaguePaper Team
25 August 2019

By Paul Thomas

STAR MAN ED UPSON Bristol Rovers

GRAHAM Coughlan’s first thoughts were with the family of Junior Agogo after his Rovers side had won a fierce battle in searing heat.
The home club dedicated the game to the memory of their former striker, who passed away during the week at the age of 40.
Coughlan said: “It was a real shock when I heard of Junior’s death. I think he would be proud of the way the current Rovers team performed today in a game that was for him. I feel for his family, hoping they come through this awful time.” Oxford took a 27th-minute...

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