How Eden Hazard Stopped My Bolton Curse

Thogden
4 May 202410:11

Summary

TLDRIn this exhilarating football match narrative, the video follows the journey of a fan and his father, referred to as 'Thug Dad,' as they travel to Yorkshire for a crucial League One playoff match between Bolton and Barnsley. The anticipation is palpable as they prepare for the game in their lucky Eden Hazard jersey, despite recent streaks of disappointment. With no trains available for a return trip from London, they opt to drive and stay overnight at a hotel. The day unfolds with a mix of leisure and tension, as they explore Barnsley, dine at a curry house, and finally make their way to the stadium. The match is a nail-biter, with Bolton taking an early lead, followed by a second goal that puts them tantalizingly close to promotion. Despite a late surge from Barnsley, Bolton holds on for a two-goal victory, setting the stage for a potential promotion and a memorable day for the father and son duo. The video script captures the raw emotions, camaraderie, and the highs and lows of football fandom, culminating in a triumphant celebration that signifies more than just a game.

Takeaways

  • 🏟️ The narrator and Thug Dad are attending a League One playoff match between Bolton and Barnsley in Yorkshire.
  • 🏨 They have a night match to attend and plan to stay at a hotel called Premier due to train cancellations from London.
  • 👕 The narrator is wearing a lucky shirt with Eden Hazard on it, hoping to change the trend of recent draws and losses for Bolton.
  • ☔️ The weather in London is poor, but the narrator believes such conditions can lead to the greatest matches.
  • 🍛 They decide to have curry at the Bombay Ry restaurant, following a recommendation from a friend from Barnsley.
  • 📣 The match starts with Bolton taking an early lead, which is a surprising and exciting development for the narrator.
  • ⚽ Bolton continues to dominate the match, and the narrator feels they are in control, anticipating a second goal.
  • 🎉 The excitement builds as Bolton scores a second goal, putting them two goals up and closer to promotion.
  • 🤔 Despite the lead, there's a moment of concern when Barnsley nearly scores, but the potential goal is disallowed.
  • 👏 Rico, a player who came off the bench, is considered the man of the match by the narrator.
  • 🏆 The match ends with Bolton winning away by a two-goal difference, which is a significant result for their promotion chances.

Q & A

  • What is the significance of the match described in the transcript?

    -The match is a League One playoff game between Bolton and Barnsley, which is significant because it determines promotion to a higher league.

  • Why is the narrator wearing an Eden Hazard shirt?

    -The narrator believes the shirt, featuring Eden Hazard, is lucky as they have not worn it to a Bolton game before, and they hope it will help change the trend of recent draws and losses.

  • What is the weather like on the day of the match?

    -The weather is poor, with heavy rain, which the narrator suggests can make for the greatest matches.

  • Why is there no train service back from London?

    -The trains have been cancelled, so the narrator and Thugdad are driving to the match instead.

  • What type of food do the narrator and Thugdad decide to have?

    -They decide to have curry at the Bombay Ry, with a Cobra beer, which is considered a must-have with the meal.

  • What is the score at the end of the match?

    -The final score is not explicitly stated, but it is implied that Bolton wins by a two-goal difference, which is a significant result for promotion.

  • Why is the narrator confident about Bolton's chances in the match?

    -The narrator is confident because they believe the match will be close, with possibly just one goal in it, and they have a feeling that Bolton can pull off a win.

  • What does the narrator think about the atmosphere at the stadium?

    -The narrator notes that there are not many fans present and describes the atmosphere as being like 'football in a library,' implying it's quite.

  • What is the significance of the narrator's comment about 'ending the curse'?

    -The 'curse' refers to a series of poor results the narrator has witnessed at Bolton matches. The comment suggests that the early goal might be a turning point for their luck.

  • What is the narrator's strategy for dealing with the long drive to Barnsley?

    -The narrator and Thugdad plan to stay in a hotel, the Premier, as there are no train services available for their return journey.

  • What is the narrator's reaction to the final whistle?

    -The narrator is ecstatic, as the win is a significant step towards promotion and a chance to get revenge on the team that previously knocked them out.

Outlines

00:00

😀 Match Day Excitement: Bolton vs. Barnsley

The video script begins with the narrator, Thug Dad, and his father embarking on a journey to Yorkshire for a crucial League One playoff match between Bolton and Barnsley. They are prepared for an overnight stay at a hotel due to the late match timing and canceled trains. The narrator expresses optimism, wearing a lucky Eden Hazard jersey, hoping to reverse a streak of unfortunate results for Bolton. Despite the rainy weather, they remain in high spirits, discussing their strategy and anticipation for the match. They explore Barnsley, deciding on an Indian restaurant for a meal before the game, and share their excitement as they approach the stadium. The match starts with Bolton taking an early lead, and the narrator is ecstatic, believing the team is finally turning a corner.

05:00

😮 The Thrilling Match and Promotion Hopes

The second paragraph of the script captures the intense and emotional rollercoaster of the match. The narrator and his father are on the edge of their seats as Bolton continues to press for a second goal, with the crowd's energy palpable. The excitement builds as Bolton scores again, putting them in a strong position for promotion. However, the joy is short-lived as Barnsley retaliates with a goal, reigniting the tension. The narrator expresses frustration and concern, fearing that conceding a goal could be disastrous. Despite missed opportunities and a nail-biting finish, Bolton manages to hold on, winning the match and moving closer to promotion. The players and fans celebrate the victory, which is a significant step towards overcoming a previous setback in the playoffs.

10:02

🏆 The Road to Promotion and Wembley Magic

In the final paragraph, the narrator reflects on the importance of the match and the opportunity for Bolton to achieve promotion. He emphasizes that holding on for 90 more minutes could lead to the 'magic of Wembley,' a reference to the playoff final that could result in promotion to a higher league. The narrator suggests that the viewers who enjoyed this video might also find another video of interest, possibly related to football and the journey to success.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Match Day

Match Day refers to the day when a sports match, particularly a football match, takes place. It is often a significant event for fans and players alike. In the script, the excitement builds up as the narrator and his father prepare to attend a League One playoff match, emphasizing the importance of the day for them and their team.

💡Playoff Match

A playoff match is a type of sports game that determines the winner of a league or a position in a league through a direct confrontation between the teams. It is often a high-stakes game as it can result in promotion or relegation. In the context of the video, the playoff match between Bolton and Barnsley is the central event, with the potential to lead to promotion for the winning team.

💡Promotion

Promotion in the context of sports leagues, particularly football, refers to the advancement of a team to a higher division or league based on their performance. It is a goal for many teams and is often achieved through winning playoff matches or finishing in a high position in the league. The script highlights the anticipation and desire for promotion, as the narrator hopes for a win that would elevate their team.

💡Lucky Shirt

A lucky shirt is an article of clothing that is believed to bring good luck or positive outcomes, often worn for special events or important occasions. In the script, the narrator mentions wearing a shirt with Eden Hazard on the front, which he has not worn to a Bolton game yet, implying that he believes it might bring them good fortune.

💡Eden Hazard

Eden Hazard is a professional football player who has played for clubs like Chelsea and Real Madrid, and the Belgian national team. He is known for his skill and has a significant fan following. In the video script, the narrator's lucky shirt features Eden Hazard, and later in the match, the narrator credits Hazard with 'ending the curse' after a goal is scored, suggesting a belief in Hazard's influence on the game's outcome.

💡Curry House

A curry house is a type of restaurant that specializes in serving curry and other dishes, often of South Asian or Indian origin. In the script, the narrator and his father decide to dine at a curry house named 'The Bombay Ry' before the match, indicating that it's a part of their pre-match ritual and a way to spend time before the game.

💡Stadium

A stadium is a large outdoor or indoor venue designed for sports, concerts, or other events. It typically has a field or stage and a large seating area for spectators. In the video, the stadium is the setting for the crucial playoff match between Bolton and Barnsley, and the narrator describes the anticipation and atmosphere as they approach the stadium.

💡Goal

In football, a goal is the act of scoring by getting the ball into the opposing team's goal, which earns a point for the scoring team. Goals are the primary way to determine the outcome of a match. The script describes the excitement and importance of scoring goals, particularly the first goal which gives the team an early lead and boosts morale.

💡Man of the Match

Man of the Match is an award given to the player who has performed exceptionally well during a particular game. It is a recognition of skill, effort, and contribution to the team's success. In the script, the narrator considers Rico as the man of the match, highlighting his significant contributions to the game.

💡Wembley

Wembley refers to Wembley Stadium in London, which is known for hosting major football matches and other sporting events. It is often associated with significant games and achievements in English football. In the video, the mention of 'the magic of Wembley' suggests the potential for a major accomplishment if the team performs well in the playoffs.

💡League One

League One is the third tier of the English Football League (EFL) system and consists of professional football clubs in England. It is a competitive league where teams aim to achieve promotion to the higher tiers. The script revolves around a match in League One, indicating the level of competition and the significance of the playoff for the teams involved.

Highlights

Thug dad and I are taking a trip to Yorkshire for a classic playoff match between Bolton and Barnsley in League One.

We're staying overnight at the Premier Inn as there are no trains back from London.

I'm wearing my lucky Eden Hazard shirt to hopefully bring good luck to Bolton.

The weather is poor but it often makes for the greatest matches.

We're driving 4 hours to Barnsley from London.

Thug dad is wearing shorts despite the cold weather.

We decide to have curry for dinner at the Bombay Royale.

The curry is good but not as exciting as the Cobra beer.

We arrive at the stadium and are excited for the match to begin.

Bolton takes an early lead, which is unbelievable.

Eden Hazard has ended the curse of recent draws and losses.

Bolton is dominating and looks to be in control.

A second goal is scored, putting us two goals up.

We are two goals away from promotion to the Football League.

A late goal from Barnsley makes it a nervous ending, but we hold on for the win.

The players and fans celebrate the victory and the chance to get promoted.

Winning away by a two-goal margin against the team that knocked us out before feels great.

This is the perfect opportunity to get promoted to the top two in League One.

Transcripts

00:00

what goes down when Thug dad and I take

00:01

a trip up to Yorkshire for a classic

00:04

playoff match looking for a

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venge

00:11

promotion Oho it's Match Day League one

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playoffs time Bolton against Barnsley we

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got a bag packed cuz we're staying in a

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hotel Premier in it's a night match

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there's no trains back they're all

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cancelled from London so we're driving

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up with thogdad the lucky shirt we've

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got Eden Hazard on the front I've not

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worn this kit to a Bolton game yet and

00:27

all my recent matches I've seen draws

00:29

and losses in Bolton winning Don ke so

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tonight we change that let's

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go start the day with a crap you have to

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the weather today is not the worst I

00:42

always say though these conditions make

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the great greatest

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matches so dead we're back it's a 4-Hour

00:50

drive to Barnsley it's absolutely

00:52

pouring down here in London me and the

00:53

old man are going to why does he got

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shorts on oh my good he's lost the plot

00:58

that is bre um we need to play some

01:00

brexit football today if we want to beat

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Barnsley it's not going to be easy in

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their Stadium I genuinely think we can

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do it but I'm a curse over the 3 hours

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of this tie there's going to be one goal

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in it why and I don't know which way

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it's going to go I think it's going to

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be a

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draw Premier in if only we'd be staying

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there dad oh you forgot to turn is we

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yeah that's where we are this is where

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there'll be a big party tonight when we

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bring home three points right we got a

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few hours in Barns Le to kill we've been

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looking at different restaurant options

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and um I think the best is

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polish rud not to with this Insert Coins

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or why you jib it n I'm not jibbing it

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here we go I don't want to have Polish

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food let's go for a curry come on I've

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got a friend from Barnsley and he's told

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me about one Curry house if you want a

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curry we'll have a curry let's see what

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we're messing around here this is good

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who gets the double do you know what you

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have it Thad you're an old man you're an

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old man it's near right we're in a Curry

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House the Bombay Ry you got to have a

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cobra haven't you it is the rules the

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law what we say 6.9 we've got our

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curries I'm sure they're the same sauce

02:00

Dad they might be different look this is

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delicious but it's not as exciting to

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what's on the left of me not the Cobra

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it's missed it up for a scrap world's

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biggest 6 out of 10 6.9 with a cobra

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there we go the stadium in the distance

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I don't know at the End of the

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Road 22 22

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N3

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43 pick go you give one are you

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fromand why what's it what's the next

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bit all right here we are the North

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again all mate we got two

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here go th Dan one1 I'm for a one draw

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as well today we get back to B with a

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one draw yeah all a move yeah I think

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we're in four one today score draw do

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here's the seat

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today we need a win we're going to win

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here's The View today it's looking good

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Barnsley a few empty seats to be

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[Applause]

02:56

honest made it in his tiet wasn't scan I

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don't know how got him but he has big

03:01

party today as you can

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see we're B we're B we're all buzzing oh

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the [ __ ] come on the World Cup in Kat

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and we're back here today come on the

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first of 180 minutes to decide the

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[Music]

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[Applause]

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season barnley kick is on the

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[Applause]

03:24

way y supp yort [ __ ] [ __ ]

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wide from Barnsley

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there it's got to be something

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that you dirty

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yard great

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[Applause]

03:54

chance come on

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[Applause]

03:59

come

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on get in there come on unbelievable B

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of wers taking early

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[Applause]

04:14

lead can't believe it speechless what a

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goal come on keep going Eden hazard's

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ended the curse he's ended the curse

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[Music]

04:30

what a start and now we're just

04:32

dominating we look like we got control

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unreal play go

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[Music]

04:40

on so good for Paris that second is

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coming football in a library there's not

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many fans as you can see I don't need to

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point it out please please no a

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[Applause]

05:00

good half B players love it Rec Rec

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running he'll get tired at remember last

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time when a b going to turn up that's

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yeah still waiting for

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it back on the way good

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run good chance oh more

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like that has to be a p

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yes

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come he Sak

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[Music]

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second possible goal in front of us this

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is going to be Li oh my

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words this is this is it this is it sad

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isn't celebrating yet you always like

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this come on

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[Applause]

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Dion

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promotion yes get in there

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unbelievable Char in a second that's

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what we

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[Applause]

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need going

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to so winning are two goals away from

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home

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[Applause]

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he knows EXA what we need the back in

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attack B's going up the football league

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R good run good run might be one more oh

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my w oh my God

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that's so

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close Rico Santos loves it Rico give us

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a head and go

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now give us a go now come on oh my God

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yeah did it did it oh my one no no no no

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no no no no no

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no he and scor the header wait there's a

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pause they have to redo it oh

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jeez we can't conceive can we to no no

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it's the one thing we cannot do [ __ ]

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up the be still time for one more come

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on

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post

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[Music]

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headed we need I'd love one more oh no

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no no no

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no that's exactly what we didn't need to

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do fans have something to cheer about

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this game is back on this is not

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over four goal seon right we have to

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deal with this ball taken

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short that looked like it was going in

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that looked like it was going in I don't

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know what's happening e get the ball out

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deal with it out back to no

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[Applause]

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oh well done Rico man of the match for

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me Dey Fresh Off the Bench here oh good

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chance though still oh we could score

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guard in this takes so much pressure 6

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minutes 6 minutes before the fulltime

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whistle Dan done as usual the timer has

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begun oh my God defy

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surely the heart we're into the final

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minute refere

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ping one of the last chances of the game

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[Applause]

09:00

oh my

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g he's giving it to the home

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F get in there come on B come on Bon

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bounce around if

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[Applause]

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he

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everywhere there's a few fans looks like

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it's going to go on are they try go on I

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don't

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know went in the field just cuz they got

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playoffs and now we've come here in

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their own stadium and W

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31 look what it means look at the

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Players as the fans gather on the

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bottom that's the moment B go this game

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is done when you end just below the top

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two in League one it feels unfair but to

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see that result on way the players

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played it's exactly what we needed

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winning Away by a two-goal difference to

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the team that knocked us out before

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there's never been a better chance to

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get promoted let's hold out 90 more

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minutes than bring on the magic of

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Wembley if you enjoyed this video I

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think you'll like this one too