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THE ‘COMEBACK’ STARS JACK AND JOEL GET BELL CHIMING AGAIN…

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The LeaguePaper Team
4 October 2026

By Gwyn Griffiths

CREWE boss Lee Bell believes there is more to come from “comeback men” Jack Lankester and Joel Tabiner who made their marks in a stunning win.
Lankester followed up a stunning early strike with a penalty, while Tabiner was also heavily involved in a vibrant attacking display.
It’s a far cry from last season when injuries decimated both players’
CREWE ALEX’ 3 BRISTOL R 1
Lankester 1, 21 (pen), Gibson 66
Kamwa 90
CREWE: Booth 7, Billington 7, Offord 8, Stephenson 6, Ure 6, Lunt BRISTOL ROVERS: Young 5, Balmer 7, Kilgour 5 (Sanya...

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