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Part-time sporty journo, reporter, producer/presenter of Local Report/Talking Cricket on BBC Radio Norfolk. Love local footy and cricket.

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Nick Bowler
5 years
No apology from me for missing a game today. Accompanied my wonderful daughter down the aisle today, such a proud Dad.
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6 months
One of those amazing moments in life to savour, our first grandchild arrived earlier than expected early this morning 😍. Looking forward to seeing her for the first time tomorrow. I know what you're thinking, I don't look old enough 🤣.
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4 years
Delighted to say I have been given the green light for the return of Local Report this Friday. Thank you @BBCNorfolk . For obvious reasons, no studio guests for now but looking forward to plenty of chat. Feel free to get in touch with your Club news throughout the season.
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6 years
Huge thanks to all the local footy clubs, managers, players who have been such a big help to me throughout the past season. The main thing is well done for all your hard work, without which local football would struggle more than it has at times. Hope you enjoy a (short) rest!
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5 years
Merry Christmas all. As ever, many thanks to everyone who has contributed to Local Report and to all managers, players, officials I may have bugged throughout the year. Big thanks also to all the volunteers who help make clubs tick, you are invaluable. Best wishes too for 2019.
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5 years
So another Local Report season comes to a close, as ever it's been thoroughly enjoyable. Thanks to everyone who has contributed and for kind messages. Well done to those who tasted success and commiserations to those who weren't so fortunate. Not long till next season!
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3 years
Merry Christmas all, have as good a one as possible. Big shout out to all the volunteers who have helped local footy, cricket and other sporting clubs navigate an extraordinary year.
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6 years
Once again my thanks to everyone I have bugged for interviews over the last 12 months and thanks to all those who put so much work into making sure local football takes pride of place. Have a great 2018.
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4 years
Wonderful, wonderful news for @officialKLtown . Unbelievable achievement and reward for some top footy served up. Many congrats to all involved with the club. What a ride they are on!
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Nick Bowler
3 years
As Local Report takes a break, big thanks again to all who have contributed in what has been a truly testing season for all connected to clubs. Massive applause to all of you for keeping grass roots footy rolling along. Hats off too to all those who raised funds for needy causes.
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3 years
Match winning knock of 158 not out from @samarthurton leads @norfolkccc to a commanding 6 wicket win over Staffs at Manor Park. Mighty fine innings that.
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Nick Bowler
5 years
I knew getting another mutt would be fun!
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Nick Bowler
3 years
Happy New Year to all. Once again my thanks to all the players, managers, officials etc who I have pestered throughout the past year, really is appreciated. Stay safe and well.
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Nick Bowler
4 years
Very sad news indeed to hear of the passing of Paul Chick. An immense character and a real pillar of local football. Thoughts go to Paul's family and friends at such a difficult time.
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Nick Bowler
2 years
Merry Christmas to everyone and wishing you a Happy New Year after what has been another difficult and challenging one at times. Thanks to all those involved in any capacity with local sport clubs, without you there wouldn't be anything to watch!
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5 years
Big thanks to the two @NorfolkPolice officers who came to the aid of my daughters late last night, who were stranded on the A47. So helpful. Much appreciated.
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Nick Bowler
5 years
What a difference 12 months on for @officialKLtown . Who would have thought, from where they were, that they would be top of Nat North a year later. Lynn fans should enjoy and applaud the manager and players.
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1 year
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thanks to everyone out there who keeps the local sporting scene in the County going.
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Nick Bowler
5 years
Wishing all Norfolk footy sides all the very best as we head in to a new season.
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4 years
That's a wrap for Local Report for 2019, no show next Friday, so wishing all players, managers, volunteers, supporters a really great Christmas. If it's been a successful year I hope that continues, if it hasn't I hope things get better.
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4 years
The pic says it all at The Walks tonight as @officialKLtown ,got the league trophy. Thanks for some more great memories, here's looking forward to some more.
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1 year
It's an 'official' Non League Day so hopefully more people will find encouragement to give their local footy club a look. However, every day is Non League Day! Here's to more and more people supporting the local scene, you will love it!
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5 years
1/3 Morning after is pinch yourself time. Privilege to commentate for @BBCNorfolk at Warrington on a memorable day for @officialKLtown . What a season it has been. Many thanks for all the tweets and texts regarding the coverage, much appreciated. A day I won't forget.
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7 years
So difficult to take in what happened today, thoughts very much with family and friends at @gorlestonfc who have lost a loved one.
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Nick Bowler
5 years
A truly sad day for @MallardsCric and those involved with the club now and in the past, in particular @chiefbrads who has tried so hard to keep things going. From me, thanks for the memories of all those battles, for my EAPL debut!, and the acquaintances and friendships made.
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Nick Bowler
4 years
Many congrats @GavLemmo8 and all involved with @NorfolkCountyFA Under 18's. Three finals on the spin is impressive to say the least.
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Nick Bowler
4 years
4,019 at The Walks wow!
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Nick Bowler
3 years
Just arrived at Pompey and setting up for @BBCNorfolk .
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Nick Bowler
6 years
FA County Youth Cup champions 2018 @NorfolkCountyFA
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Nick Bowler
3 years
In case you missed this last week, Local Report will move to a Thursday from Nov 4th following schedule changes @BBCNorfolk . Will be weird as it's always been a Friday but exciting 'cos after years of being told the show should be longer, it will be for ONE HOUR from 7 o'clock.
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4 years
So the journey continues for @officialKLtown and what a ride it is, even more impressive though is their ability to cope with injuries, suspensions, players asked to play out of position etc etc but the collective effort and desire is stunning. Oh, and @AMarriott10 is box office.
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Nick Bowler
2 years
The news from The Walks today wasn't unexpected given how Ian Culverhouse spoke after Saturday's game but a very sad way for his time at @officialKLtown to end. Needs to be remembered for the good times and the way he has helped so many players. Thanks for a great ride Cully.
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4 years
Excellent three points (and goals) for @officialKLtown at Maidenhead tonight. Once again showing great resolve and character. Two very different opponents in first two games but rose to the challenge in both manfully.
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Nick Bowler
3 years
Many congrats @MulbartonFC and @fakenhamtownfc on elevation to the @ThurlowNunnL Premier, great news for all concerned.
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Nick Bowler
3 years
Great to see @OllyStone2 back in the mix for England and amongst the wickets. Real reward for the determination to recover from a setback.
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Nick Bowler
4 years
Looking forward to covering the Vase game at Trafford Park today, best of luck to @JordanSouthgate @adamdrury78 and all at @The_Yachtsmen .
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Nick Bowler
4 years
Part One of the @NorfolkCountyFA Snr Cup semi finals was a good one, entertaining stuff, well done both sides. Penalties always a leap into the unknown but congrats to @UEAFC on reaching Carrow Road again and @JoshPond on notching the deciding pen, commiserations @The_Bloaters .
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Nick Bowler
4 years
Very weird commentating at a match with no fans for the first time and a real shame the @officialKLtown faithful couldn't be at The Walks. Great effort from Lynn though and more than deserved the point.
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1 year
No matter where I go to cover local footy for @BBCNorfolk I love it, but to be able to commentate on and be involved with games such as that today with @officialKLtown is special. Shame about that eight minute spell but all of @TommyWidd 's staff and players should be proud.
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Nick Bowler
2 years
Appropriate to be here on St David's Day with @officialKLtown
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Nick Bowler
4 years
Very potent display today from @derehamtown , some really good moves to boot. Logan, Hipperson, Crisp and Hilliard a real threat throughout. Ten goals and six points from last two home games ain't bad!
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Nick Bowler
2 years
Unbelievable from @officialKLtown . That's all I need say!
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Nick Bowler
3 years
If it does turn out to be your last Grand Slam @alfiehewett6 , and I sincerely hope it isn't, then be very proud of your achievements to date. You wanted to be world number one, to represent GB, to win the big tournaments..that you have done and more through dedication and talent.
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Nick Bowler
9 months
As of this week, Talking Cricket (Local Report later this month) reverts to FRIDAY 6.30 to 7 on @BBCNorfolk . Shame to lose half an hour but given the impacts of wider changes on many others I'm grateful to be able to continue to cover local sport as best as possible.
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7 years
Brilliant to see near on 900 (according to estimates) for an @AnglianCom game. That's one hell of a turnout @HarlestonTownFC @SpixworthFC .
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Nick Bowler
4 years
Oh the beauty of the FA Cup. Many congrats all involved @officialKLtown , well done again to @SonnyCarey_10 .
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Nick Bowler
3 years
Good luck tonight @officialKLtown and to all concerned for the testing period ahead. This was always going to a tough season but we never thought there would be more obstacles in the way. No better man at the helm though than Cully.
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Nick Bowler
5 years
At some stage those who aren't aware will discover just how much @MA50N1 and Sinny have put into @The_Bloaters , not just as managers but plenty of other stuff for the benefit of the club. Tireless workers who deserve a rest. Good luck with your next steps guys.
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Nick Bowler
8 years
Many thanks @CWStalker9 for interview @BBCNorfolk at Snetterton. Good podium, best of luck for rest season, top man.
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Nick Bowler
3 years
Quite a number of games we have said @officialKLtown deserved something but got nothing, tonight they got their just reward. Superb effort from all involved.
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Nick Bowler
8 years
After another full on season, want to say thanks to all those who have contributed to Local Report and to all those I bugged for interviews.
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Nick Bowler
2 years
Thoroughly deserved win for @TomToastyParke and his newly assembled @DerehamTown side at Trafford Park tonight. Commiserations to @The_Yachtsmen but congrats on a fantastic pitch.
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Nick Bowler
5 years
Thoroughly deserved three points for @officialKLtown tonight, with @AMarriott10 doing what he does so well and a very accomplished finish from @SonnyCarey2 , cool as a cucumber. What a debut!
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Nick Bowler
4 years
All the very best to @officialKLtown and @The_Yachtsmen today, carrying Norfolk's hopes in the FA Trophy and FA Vase respectively. Go well guys.
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Nick Bowler
6 years
I'm sure many will agree that @Backie9 and @NeilFryatt put the smiles back on faces at @officialKLtown and should be congratulated for what they did. Best of luck now to Ian Culverhouse for his second stint, hopefully it will be as good as the first.
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Nick Bowler
8 years
What a surprise at @BBCNorfolk studio, bumping in to a real hero of mine. Thanks for the photo @jimmy9 , top man.
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Nick Bowler
6 years
Wishing all involved in local footy all the very best for the new season. A date for your diaries, Local Report returns to @BBCNorfolk on Friday 31st August.
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Nick Bowler
5 years
It's official, I have pre match nerves! The very best of luck today to @officialKLtown . See you later.
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Nick Bowler
3 years
Proper old F.A. Cup tie that was at Plantation Park today, congrats to @NorwichUnitedFC on making club history.
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Nick Bowler
6 years
Congrats to today's @NorfolkCountyFA Cup winners @DussyRoversFC and @WindmillCobholm , enjoy that winning feeling. Has to be someone on the losing side unfortunately but well done @ehfc1920 and @AcleRangers , you got to Carrow Road which is something many clubs only dream of.
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Nick Bowler
7 years
Personal thanks to @garysetchell from me. Not once refused an interview, good result or bad result. Heart with the club. Great quotes!
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Nick Bowler
3 years
Final @officialKLtown interviews with @Gashman9 and @jarvy14 today. Two giants as players and people. Win, lose or draw they never turned down a chat and for that I am so grateful. My thanks to you both guys and all the very best for your next steps.
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Nick Bowler
5 years
A picture that sums up the day for @SwardestonCC . Many congrats guys and enjoy the celebrations.
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Nick Bowler
4 years
Good luck to @DerehamTown today in the FA Trophy. Safe trip.
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Nick Bowler
3 years
Best of luck to @officialKLtown in the Trophy and to @fakenhamtownfc @gorlestonfc @MulbartonFC @NorwichCBSFC @NorwichUnitedFC in the Vase today. Here's hoping for a clean sweep.
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Nick Bowler
5 years
After being all over the place and two down, that was some comeback from @derehamtown tonight. Great response in a very important game.
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Nick Bowler
4 years
Kicking off a new Local Report season at 6.30 on @BBCNorfolk with Chief Exec Gav Lemmon on issues faced by @NorfolkCountyFA . Also hear from @officialKLtown midfielder @jarvy14 , @DerehamTown boss @Gusso6 , @NorwichUnitedFC manager Steve Eastaugh. Look forward to the first show.
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Nick Bowler
2 years
A real collective effort was going to be needed from @DerehamTown today to get anything from the league leaders and they certainly produced that. Very good three points.
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Nick Bowler
4 years
Top shift that from @MundfordFC tonight who made life very difficult for @DerehamTown . Congrats to The Magpies but The Stags can hold their heads very high.
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Nick Bowler
5 years
Such a good all round performance from @officialKLtown today. Any other season would be talking promotion after winning your own leagues play off final but one more big, big match to go.
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Nick Bowler
3 years
That's it! Just the one wicket to fall after tea and @norfolkccc have done their bit in the title race with a 4 wicket win over Cambs in Wisbech. Took longer than expected but better late than never!
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Nick Bowler
3 years
All the best to our local sides getting their @ThurlowNunnL campaigns underway today.
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Nick Bowler
4 years
Really miss radio work for @BBCNorfolk but priority is people keep safe and well. With the help of technology though, and to mark the 10th anniversary of @The_Yachtsmen FA Vase run and Final, you can hear a chat with @challie5 @GavLemmo8 and David Batch at 6.30 tonight.
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6 years
Terrific win for @NorwichUtd today, thoroughly deserved and should have been more comfortable. The Adam Hipperson/Liam Jackson partnership top notch but bodies put on the line throughout to take three valuable points.
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Nick Bowler
3 years
Fantastic three points for @officialKLtown on the road tonight. Well done boys! Weird commentating from a studio for the first time for @BBCNorfolk but at least we could bring coverage.
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Nick Bowler
7 years
Excellent performance from @longstrattonfc tonight. Did themselves and the @AnglianCom proud.
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Nick Bowler
6 years
Good to see @andrewhowell967 back playing last night for @derehamtown after nearly two years out with injury. Too good a player not to be out on the pitch.
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Nick Bowler
2 years
Well, what an eventful and thoroughly entertaining game that was at Clipbush Park. @fakenhamtownfc 3 up at half time but @sheringhamfc hit back second half to win 4-3. If only every game could be as good as that.
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2 years
Top effort from @The_Yachtsmen today in the Trophy, so close to a potential penalty shoot out. Can most certainly hold heads high after that. Had to be @joe_marsden to scupper those hopes! Enjoyable trip to @leistonfc though, all the best to @chriswigger and Co in next round.
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Nick Bowler
2 years
Many congrats again @btommo84 @SelfyDan and all at @MulbartonFC on lifting the Senior Cup. Another step on the progression trail, amazing what the Club has achieved and continues to achieve. Enjoy the celebrations.
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6 years
Comfortable enough for @derehamtown in the end. What a performance though from @DISSTOWNFC keeper Jake Hayhoe, a collection of outstanding saves.
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Nick Bowler
5 years
Safe passage for @The_Yachtsmen in the Vase with a 5-2 win. I'm sure there will have been concerns going in to the game having been deprived on Sunday but comfortable tonight, could have had more. Keeping the Norfolk flag flying, sole survivors in the competition.
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Nick Bowler
3 years
On way back from Eastleigh reflecting on a game that showed great character from @officialKLtown to come back from 2-0 down and 3-2 down. Would be nice if they didn't put themselves in such positions though! Hats off to the Lynn support who made themselves heard loud and clear.
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Nick Bowler
3 years
Many congrats, @HarlestonTownFC and @UEAFC , @ThurlowNunnL Div One footy next season.
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Nick Bowler
5 years
Real character from @officialKLtown to progress in the FA Cup, didn't let heads drop after going behind. Once again @AMarriott10 doing what he does best, not bad from @NathanFox45 either! Good all round performance.
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5 years
Big blow for @HarlestonTownFC but huge opportunity for @Gusso6 @OllyWillis7 and Chris at @derehamtown . Hope they work wonders at Aldiss Park and equally hope Harleston fill the gap well.
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Nick Bowler
5 years
Good luck to the new management teams today... @Gusso6 and @OllyWillis7 at @derehamtown and Jon Abbott and @LewiPlowman at @DISSTOWNFC .
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Nick Bowler
7 years
Ryan Jarvis becomes the first summer signing for @officialKLtown having moved from Lowestoft. More to come I guess, interesting times.
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Nick Bowler
3 years
To think that had it been dry @Peter_Lambo13 would have been playing cricket for @SwardestonCC but a change of kit and he scores a sublime goal for @gorlestonfc to help them make the final of the Nfk Snr Cup. Quality finish.
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Nick Bowler
6 years
Well done to @NorfolkCountyFA for putting on another top Awards evening to salute those who put in so much to local footy. Congrats to all the winners and a huge round of applause to everyone else out there who keeps the game we love going.
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Nick Bowler
5 years
Not a bad @BBCNorfolk office for the day!
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Nick Bowler
6 years
Soon be setting off for Stoke for @BBCNorfolk . Wishing @NorfolkCountyFA Under 18s and @Gusso6 @OllyWillis7 all the very best for today.
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Nick Bowler
1 year
Congrats to @cockersdaz @OllyWillis7 and all at @gorlestonfc on lifting the Senior Cup. Quite a season in the end with a strong finish in the league, topped off with silverware. I'm sure a few bevvies were sunk in celebration!
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Nick Bowler
3 years
Awesome, awesome result and display from @officialKLtown tonight. Fully deserved.
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Nick Bowler
5 years
Superb effort from @officialKLtown to get runners up, unbelievable really from where they were at one stage. Hats of to Cully @bazza1115 and all the players. On to Wednesday!
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Nick Bowler
5 years
The very best of luck to @GavLemmo8 , all the @NorfolkCountyFA Under 18 lads and all involved today. Bring it home!
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Nick Bowler
6 years
That is a huge three points @NorwichUtd well done. Top stuff @hiphiphip8 .
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Nick Bowler
1 year
Looking forward to this one, the big day has arrived for @officialKLtown . Wish them all the very best. Enjoy!
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Nick Bowler
4 years
Very best of luck to @JordanSouthgate @adamdrury78 and all at @The_Yachtsmen today - keep that Vase run going!
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Nick Bowler
7 years
Shows the regard @Shippers32 @NorwichUtd is held in when you see @steakbakeblake come to the testimonial after training at Leiston. Top guys
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