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Goddard's absence tips scales in our favour - Mills stalwart Slater
Manningham Mills stalwart Jeff Slater reckons the absence of East Bierley skipper Lee Goddard on Sunday has tipped the scales in favour of the Scotchman Road club. “I reckon we would have been in with a good shout anyway,” said the 67-year-old
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Terriers players and Yorkshire cricketers raise money for Yorkshire Air Ambulance
A celebrity XI, including former Huddersfield Town players and ex-Yorkshire cricketers, are facing hosts Northowram-Fields on Sunday in a charity cricket match to benefit the Yorkshire Air Ambulance (2pm). Town players include Andy Booth
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Those were the days for Mills
Manningham Mills skipper Phil Sharpe with the 1977 Bradford League Priestley Cup. From left are: Malcolm Dent, Paul Holdsworth, Mick Robinson, Keith Robertshaw, Jeff Slater, Roger Coverdale, Phil Sharpe, Dick Terry, Don Wilson, Richard Noble, John
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‘Think before you ring 999’ plea
The region’s ambulance service is appealing for people to use the 999 emergency number wisely during the Bank Holiday weekend to avoid any unnecessary pressure on the service. It comes as Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust traditionally sees
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Agency’s bank holiday flood warning
The Environment Agency has warned there could be a risk of localised flooding in Yorkshire over the Bank Holiday weekend. It said it was paying “particular attention to potentially disruptive rainfall” throughout today and urged residents to be
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Bresnan boost for Yorkshire ahead of Finals Day
Yorkshire will be able to field Tim Bresnan at Cardiff today after all. The England all-rounder was made available to them following a rain-affected one-day international at the SWALEC Stadium against South Africa that produced only 5.3 overs.
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Dentist’s bike ride for good causes
One of the principle dentists at a Bradford practice is going to be completing a charity bike ride next month to raise money for a UK-based dental charity Bridge2Aid. The charity helps deliver training to dental officers in East Africa. The
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Skipton friends in old banger charity bid across UK
A Skipton man will be going full speed ahead this Bank Holiday Monday when he sets off on a five-day-tour of the country from John O’ Groats to Lands End in an old banger he bought for £150. Keith Moorby, community champion at Tesco Superstore
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Why grandfather Hedley was so proud
Itv was certainly a case of keeping it in the family at Northcliffe Golf Club's annual Rabbits Open competition. The event was renamed the Hedley Archer Rabbits' Open in honour of the man who had organised it for years but who
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'Crafty Cockney' is Bingley bound
Five-times world darts champion Eric Bristow is coming to Bingley. The ‘Crafty Cockney’ will play 16 locals at York Street Sports and Social Club (formerly Bingley Working Men’s Club) on Friday, September 28 (7.45), and then take part in a question-and-answer
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Williams aiming to pass 1,000-run landmark
There seems to be no stopping Birstall ’s classy left-hand opener Connor Williams, who so often makes the headlines in the Central Yorkshire League. If Birstall survive yet another shaky season in the top flight it wouldn’t take Sherlock Holmes
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First-class Brown on target for gold
When it comes to doing things first, Danielle Brown is way ahead of the rest. The 24-year-old archer was the first disabled athlete to be selected to represent England in a non-disabled team when she won team gold in the women’s compound tournament
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Carver earns 24-hour UK call-up
Distance runner Chris Carver aims to emulate the medal-winning standard set by fellow Otley sports star Lizzie Armitstead after being selected to represent the United Kingdom. While cyclist Armitstead was winning Britain’s first medal at the Olympics
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Simon Parker column: There’s only one loser in ‘KP-gate’ saga
Simon Parker column As someone who grew up in the political minefield that is Zimbabwe, Andy Flower is not one to tip-toe around awkward situations. And he typically cut through all the bull and baloney of KP-gate when quizzed once again about
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Simon Parker column: Hatton should not risk tainting hero status
Simon Parker column Ricky Hatton on the comeback trail? Nay, nay and thrice nay! One-time champ boxer coming out of retirement for “one last fight” is the most hackneyed storyline in sport. And you don’t need to be Harry Hindsight to predict
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Bradford Judo Club get Sport England kitemark
Bradford Judo Club have been accredited with the prestigious Sport England Clubmark. In addition they have become part of the British Judo Association’s (BJA) Club Recognition Scheme. Mark Beecher, head of operations for the BJA, said
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Finals win won't mean more money for Yorkshire
Yorkshire executive chairman Colin Graves has revealed the club’s finances will hardly be improved should they book a Champions League place at tomorrow’s Friends Life t20 finals day. The White Rose county will appear at a finals day for the first
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Deacey keeping his powder dry until after derby-double weekend
John Deacey is quietly pleased with Bradford Park Avenue's start to the season but will wait until after this weekend before deciding if it will be a long arduous campaign or if a promising season is in prospect. Tomorrow Avenue are at
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Pav wants to use qualifications and local nous to move Albion forward
New Albion Sports first-team coach Pav Singh is hoping his vast experience in non-league and high- coaching qualifications will be essential in moving the club he holds dear forward. “I have already said that this is a new challenge for me
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Leeds United: Hughes draws a line under Kenny controversy
QPR manager Mark Hughes does not expect the controversy surrounding Paddy Kenny to go any further after confirming that chairman Tony Fernandes and technical director Mike Rigg were sent abuse over the weekend by the club’s former goalkeeper.
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White Star held by Bolton Woods
Defending champions Buttershaw White Star suffered an early Bradford Sunday Alliance League setback as they were held to a midweek draw by Bolton Woods. White Star, who had opened their Premier Division campaign with an 11-2 thumping of Queensbury
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Millgate earns Arsenal honour
Silsden teenager Beth Millgate has won a shot at the big time after gaining a place on Arsenal Ladies’ elite education programme. The 17-year-old beat off stiff competition from across the country and abroad to secure a coveted spot at the club
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Vision seeking new under-15 recruits
Vision Juniors are looking for new players to bolster their under-15s squad. Call coach and manager Tibor Szabo on 01274-607084 or 07932-627672 for more details.
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Early-season promotion for Brighouse Town
Brighouse Town are running a special promotion for Bank Holiday Monday’s home game, with entrance prices slashed. Spectators at tomorrow's FA Cup derby tie at home to Eccleshill United will be handed a voucher that will get them
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Police name victim of Bradford murder
A murder victim found by concerned neighbours in his Bradford home was today named as Clement “Butch” Desmier. And police have revealed the 68-year-old might have been killed during a violent burglary at his home in Rowleston Rise, Greengates .
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Police issue bank holiday safety warning
Clubbers and revellers are being urged to stay safe this weekend as they enjoy the Bank Holiday. West Yorkshire Police said they do all they can to keep people safe during nights out across the county. A police spokesman said: “The busiest
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Cattle grid accident is investigated
A cyclist claims poor maintenance of a cattle grid caused him to catapult from his bike and suffer horrendous injuries. Peter Edmundson, of Lothersdale, near Skipton , counts himself lucky to be alive after the crash on the Carleton to Colne
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Friday, August 24, 2012
From the T&A... 25 years ago: Bradford Council was to donate £10,000 to help the victims and bereaved of the Michael Ryan massacre in Hungerford. 50 years ago: School-leavers in Bradford were arriving into jobs more slowly than in the last
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Bradford soldiers heading for Afghanistan
Two soldiers from Bradford are among thousands heading to Afghanistan for a six-month tour as British troops prepare to cut their numbers in the war-torn area by the end of the year. Lance Corporal Daisy Burrough and Corporal Christopher McKone
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Snap decisions
Children got snap happy creating their own photography and digital artwork at a special workshop organised by Bradford Council. It was held in support of the 2012: You Inspire Me exhibition, which brings together Olympics posters by high-profile
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MMR vaccine warning issued as mumps cases rise
Parents and young people are being reminded of the importance of the MMR vaccination following an increase in the number of cases of mumps in young adults in Bradford and Airedale. Latest figures from the Health Protection Agency (HPA) reveal there
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Affordable homes are a necessity
The suggestion that Councils should no longer demand affordable homes as part of agreements with housing developers is one that should be opposed at every turn. Removing local authorities powers to impose conditions that ensure builders have to
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Drains need fixing
SIR – Re letters Wednesday – ‘A road to ruin’. There have been cones round a damaged part of the road at the bottom of Carr Lane at Windhill since the last heavy rain, over a week ago. I am surprised there has not been an accident. I think this
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Keeping a watch over city streets
Dog owners falling foul of the law and breaches of the smoking ban are just some of the cases which have brought surveillance operations under scrutiny. According to a report by the campaign group Big Brother Watch, local councils have carried
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We need fairer fares
SIR – The average price of rail tickets is set to soar by a massive 6.2 per cent from January. This will hit commuters hard – from the beginning of next year, even a comparatively short journey such as between Bradford and Leeds will cost an extra
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No harm with junk mail
SIR – In Postings From Our Website (T&A, August, 15) “Joedavid” complains that although he is on the mail preference scheme not to have junk mail, he has started to receive it. So what? Does he not realise that changes have had to be made at
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Cafe needs publicity
SIR – I am not surprised that the owner of the cafe at Cliffe Castle, Cheryl Holdsworth, has seen her business decline dramatically (‘Owner fears for future of cafe’, Telegraph& Argus, August 16). I am sure I am not the only person who just
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Climbing for gold
SIR – The Olympic torch still splutters. Torch talk a glowing ember. Athletes competed for medal glory. What about Olympic climbing? A sport in which one competes against self, rock and danger. Hopefully with a friend you can trust with your life
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Policies are arbitrary
SIR – Good old Eric Pickles! Yes, the very same man whose single-handed efforts made Bradford the only Tory-controlled inner-city council in the country at the height of Thatcherism. Eric is now Communities and Local Government Secretary in this
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Who’s watching who?
SIR – If you wondered who guards the guards, it seems the answer is the Big Brother Watch group. Well done to them for their hard work investigating just how much the public has been secretly investigated. The answer, sadly, was not a surprise,
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MP should be brought to task for comments
SIR – If anybody needs any proof that George Galloway doesn't understand quite what the fuss is about, all anybody needs to do is to look at his Twitter account. Rather than apologise for acting as judge and jury and coining a truly bizarre turn
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Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College
The first figure for each candidate indicates the number of A* to C passes. The second figure indicates the number of other passes. 2012 GCSE results for Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College: U Afsar 7/5.5; J Afzal 6/6.5; Mohamed Ahmed
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The Grammar School at Leeds
The first figure for each candidate indicates the number of A* to C passes. The second figure indicates the number of other passes. 2012 GCSE results for The Grammar School at Leeds: C Adams 10; N Ahmed 10; Y Ahmed 10; I Akbar 10; B Alathri 10;
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Am I guilty of being over the hill?
Members of the jury, the accused, David Barnett, stands before you today on a single charge: That of being an old duffer. Let us consider the evidence. 1. Upon the departure of a colleague to pastures new, the defendant was told that said colleague
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Consultation deadline
A public consultation on a bid to give Ilkley more say in local planning comes to an end on Monday. Bradford Council is giving residents until 4pm on bank holiday Monday to submit their views about the proposed designation of a Neighbourhood Area
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University Academy Keighley
The first figure for each candidate indicates the number of A* to C passes. The second figure indicates the number of other passes. 2012 GCSE results for University Academy Keighley: A Aftab 11/1; M A Ahmed 11/3; M Ahmed 8/5; U Ahmed 9/4; W Ahmed
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Feversham College
The first figure for each candidate indicates the number of A* to C passes. The second figure indicates the number of other passes. 2012 GCSE results for Feversham College : S Abdalla 6/7; Aisha Ahmed 9/0; Aisha Ahmed 8/5; A Ahmed 12/1; H Ahmed
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Murder probe starts after body of man, 68, found at Bradford house
Police today confirmed that a 68-year-old man had been murdered at his home in Bradford. The body of the victim, who has not yet been named by police, was found yesterday afternoon at the house in Rowlestone Rise, Ravenscliffe, by concerned
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Carlton Bolling College
The first figure for each candidate indicates the number of A* to C passes. The second figure indicates the number of other passes. 2012 GCSE results for Carlton Bolling College : M Abbas 9/1; A Afsan 3/2; F Afzal 8/1; S Ahad 0/2; Amina Ahmed
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Mazda's answer to rising fuel prices
You really can’t afford to stand still in the car business. As fuel prices continue to rise and buyers seek more efficient modes of transport, the key to any future success will be to produce vehicles that offer savings. However, achieving this without
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Bankfoot man who tried to flee from police locked up
A teenager has been locked up for escaping out of a window when police came to arrest him. Johnathan Bowes, 19, fled from his home at Chellow Street, Bankfoot , Bradford, when officers came to recall him to custody while he was on licence, Bradford
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Ilkley showcase for voluntary and community groups
Voluntary and community groups will be in the spotlight at the Ilkley and District Community Showcase next month. Keighley and Ilkley Voluntary and Community Action will hold the showcase at the King’s Hall and Winter Garden, Ilkley, on Saturday
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Grant bonanza for Bradford district's youth groups
Projects that support young people could be in line for a grant of up to £5,000 from Bradford Council’s Youth Opportunity Fund. A pot of £250,000 is available to different groups in the district, split evenly across the five areas in the district
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'Mindless' graffiti vandals target Haworth Park
A tennis club official has branded thieves who stole paint and used it to daub graffiti across a popular park as “mindless vandals.” Jens Hislop, chairman and secretary of Haworth Tennis Club, fears a junior member or someone who knows them is
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Family's plea over Bradford factory worker's asbestos death
The family of a Bradford factory worker who helped with the war effort in the 1940s is calling for information from her former work colleagues after she died from an asbestos-related disease. Kathleen Hodges, who lived in Thornbury , Bradford,
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Best-ever results for outgoing head at Titus Salt School
At Titus Salt School, outgoing head teacher Sue Mansfield passed the baton on to the incoming head Ian Morrell, who has been at the school as deputy head with Mrs Mansfield for the past ten years, as the school achieved record GCSE results. The
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Saarah keeps it in the family with GCSE success
Success appears to run in the family for one household. Father-of-three Naz Islam was as proud as could be yesterday after seeing his daughter follow in her sister’s footsteps – recording the same results as her sibling did two years ago. And
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Pupils buck GCSE trend to achieve high grades
Most schools in the Bradford district have bucked the national trend by achieving improved GCSE results. The achievement comes after the first national fall in the numbers of C or above grades for the first time in the exam’s 24-year history.
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Parkinson warns Bradford City: Wimbledon won’t be hit for six again
City will be told to forget AFC Wimbledon’s six-goal spanking as they chase a winning double at Valley Parade tomorrow. Phil Parkinson’s men aim to build on the midweek victory over Fleetwood with three more home points against a side still reeling
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Longer-term Super League option a relief to Langley at Bradford Bulls
Jamie Langley believes the Bulls are an integral part of Super League. Now that the 13 other top-flight clubs have backed a 14-team division, thus reducing the chances of crisis-hit Bradford being demoted to the Championship, Odsal ’s longest-serving
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Man sentenced for attack at Ilkley pub
A man who beat up his former girlfriend’s new partner in an Ilkley pub has been spared an immediate custodial sentence. Linford Nicholson, 18, carried out a “disgraceful” and unprovoked attack on Richard Smith in The Yard at around midnight on
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Triple honour for University of Bradford Healthcare Sciences degree
The University of Bradford’s Healthcare Sciences degree has been awarded triple accreditation by the Department of Health. Dr Sue Jones, course tutor, said: “The accreditation by Medical Education England means graduates will be able to work as
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Two bidders left in race to take over Bradford Bulls
The battle to save crisis-hit Bradford Bulls is now a two-horse race, with a decision on the rugby league club’s new owners expected as early as next week. And hopes the struggling side will remain in the Super League have been bolstered by rival
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Skipton MP Julian Smith backs campaign to slash fuel costs
An MP is backing a campaign to slash fuel prices. Skipton MP Julian Smith has signed-up to the Petrol Promise initiative, which is calling on oil companies to reduce charges at the pumps and for an investigation by the Office of Fair Trading
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Bradford City striker James Hanson has 20-20 vision to succeed Windass
James Hanson is backing himself to be the 20-goal striker City have lacked since Dean Windass. Deano bagged 28 in 2005 and shared the League One golden boot. Nobody at Valley Parade has come close to repeating that, with Peter Thorne’s 17 four
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Panto star Billy Pearce to appear at community event
Bradford pantomine stalwart Billy Pearce will make an appearance at a learning disability service’s summer fair, where activities will help raise funds for new sensory equipment. Members of the community are invited to join the comedian in the
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Mixed reaction in Bradford over social housing review
A Government-commissioned report suggesting councils should not demand social housing as part of new-build projects has prompted a mixed political reaction in Bradford, with one MP likening the idea to “social engineering”. The review of the
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Outdoor theatre to focus on River Aire and Leeds-Liverpool Canal
A trio of ‘site-specific’ performances will form the world premiere of a new theatre show with a difference next month. Multi-Story Water will dramatise the history of life and environmental change in and around the River Aire and Leeds-Liverpool
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'Mr Fixit' gets 18 years for £100m drugs racket
The Mr Fixit in a £100 million drugs ring that saw 12 tonnes of heroin and cannabis smuggled into Bradford in truckloads from Holland has been sentenced to 18 years’ imprisonment. An International Arrest Warrant has been issued for Dutchman Jackie
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Blind fan’s anthem tribute to Bantams
A blind Bantams fan’s ditty for Bradford City could be the new anthem of the terraces at Valley Parade . Richard Thompson, 50, who lost his sight in a footballing accident 30 years ago, hopes his song Claret & Amber will become a regular fixture
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Give Bradford your vote as curry capital
Food lovers have until the end of today to vote for their favourite Asian restaurants in and around Bradford to help the city keep its crown as Curry Capital of Britain. The top four restaurants from the public vote will form Bradford's Curry Capital
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Range of events to be held over bank holiday weekend
A wide range of activities and events are on offer across the district for families looking for some fun this bank holiday weekend. There will be a fun run in Horton Park with Olympic prizes from cycling silver medallist Lizzie Armitstead up for
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Leeds United skipper Peltier should be fit for Posh trip
Leeds United manager Neil Warnock is confident that his new skipper Lee Peltier will be fit to lead the side out at Peterborough tomorrow in the npower Championship. Peltier was a worry after Tuesday’s defeat at Black-pool when the manager revealed
