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NOVAK DOUBLE STEALS POINTS

By Craig Scotter

MANAGER Stuart Mc- Call praised beaten opponents Stevenage for playing Bradford City at Valley Parade, despite the fact that three players tested positive for Covid-19.
The match only went ahead after talks between the club and the EFL, but Stevenage’s travel plans were disrupted. They had planned to travel the day before the match, but traveled on the morning of the game once the goahead had been given.
McCall said: “Fair play to Stevenage and their chairman (who paid for the players to be tested).
“Our club spoke to the EFL on Friday night and they we...

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