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BEES INFLICT LATE DOUBLE STING AS COWAN SLAMS BIG DECISION

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The LeaguePaper Team
23 August 2026

By Mike Glendinning

BARNET boss Dean Brennan was delighted with his side’s win at Shrewsbury, a victory that put them top of League Two.
The Bees had Jake Reeves’ early opener cancelled out late in the first half by Josh Davison but Charlie Lakin and Tom Knowles struck excellent goals late on to give Barnet their second win of the season.
Brennan was quick to praise his squad, especially the impact off the bench in an impressive win.
“It was brilliant,” he said. “We carried on the momentum from winning five on the bounce at the end of last season ...

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