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McKEOWN CHUFFED FOR OLLIE

LEAGUE TWO
GRIMSBY goalkeeper James McKeown was “pleased and proud” for youngster Ollie Battersby after he made his professional debut this week.
The 19-year-old was given the gloves for the Mariners’ Papa John’s Trophy clash against Leicester Under-21s.
They were beaten 3-1, but McKeown tweeted: “Very pleased and proud for Ollie making his debut, seeing first hand how hard he has worked since I first met him many years ago, couldn’t be happier.”
Battersby tweeted: “Obviously disappointed with the result, but a very proud moment for me and my ...

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