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NOT A LOT TO SEE BY THE SEASIDE

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The LeaguePaper Team
18 August 2019

By Charlie Daniels

INCOMING: Luke Varney header chance
PICTURE: PSI/Antony Thompson

BOTH Morecambe and Cheltenham had to share the spoils in this bore draw at the Globe Arena.
Morecambe manager Jim Bentley didn’t hold back. After seeing his side and Cheltenham struggle to create chances in a defence dominated game the Shrimps boss said: “I think that has to be in the top three of worst games I have ever been involved in.
“There was no lack of endeavour, but I think it was one of the worst performances I have ever seen. It is one of those you put in the bin and move on t...

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