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STEVE WAS TOP-CLASS CHARACTER– COLEMAN

By John Lyons

GOOD TIMES: Steve Jagielka in his Shrewsbury days

SADDENED Accrington Stanley manager John Coleman says the late Steve Jagielka will always be fondly remembered by everyone connected with the club.
News of the 43-yearold’s death on Wednesday caused shockwaves in the football community and, in particular, at his former clubs.
After failing to make the breakthough as a youngster at Stoke, Jagielka spent six years with Shrewsbury and then had a spell at Sheffield United before joining Stanley.
He spent two seasons with the Lancashire club, making 70 appearances and h...

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