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Editor’s Message Aaaargh, it’s October! This means it is the penultimate magazine of 2018. Which in turn means that next up is our bumper Xmas edition which comes out in mid-November, so get those Xmas events in asap so we can make sure we get it in the magazine. And if you want a special Xmas advert just give us a call and our fantastic team will be only too happy to help. Before that though, we have Halloween and Bonfire Night coming up, so as well as the events in our Things to Do section we have a double page spread of some of our favourite fireworks events. See page 8-9 for more info. Keeping it scary, I know you all like to hear about my adventures, especially the ones where I nearly kill myself! Well this month I did my best to take a few people with me when they naively let me take the wheel of a five person All Terrain Vehicle, after sunset, in the Californian dessert. Needless to say I broke a few speed records and scared the life out of everyone on board. It was a blast! If you want to hear more about my adventures in California check out The Voice Recommends on page 12 to hear about the fantastic trip Mandy Oldknow, Travel Counsellor arranged for me. On a less scary note we have some good news to share this month. Danielle, who has been with us on a part-time basis for a short while, is now a full-time member of the Voice team! Welcome to the mad house Danielle! Also, our NEC Christmas gift fair giveaway is back. To win a pair of tickets all you need to do is send me an email to info@voicemagazines.co.uk with the headline ‘NEC Tickets’, outlining your name, contact telephone number and the page numbers that the icons are on (Christmas Tree, Gingerbread person and Snow person) and you’ll be in with a chance to win. I need to have received your email before 5pm on the 1st November. Oooh, and do make sure you are free on any of the days between the 15-18 November! I absolutely love this event and I was gutted that I missed out last year but this year, I shall be attending with bells on (not literally though, I might get mixed up with one of the acts!!). See you just before Christmas!

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Printed by Newman Thomson and distributed to 5,000 homes in Swanwick, Riddings, Leabrooks & Somercotes. Disclaimer: No responsibility is accepted by Voice Magazines Ltd for claims, errors or omissions made in advertisements appearing in this issue. All advertisers are accepted in good faith and we are not responsible for views expressed by contributor or other sources. Reproduction of the contents of this magazine is not permitted without the prior consent of the publisher. Voice Magazines Limited, 40 High Street, South Normanton, Derbyshire. DE55 2BP. Registered in England & Wales No: 10550557

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Amber Valley Voices presents

Lest We Forget

An evening of reflection, remembrance and reconciliation in music and song. Featuring Special Guests

Phoenix Wind Band Sunday 25th November 2018

The Hayes Conference Centre Swanwick at 7.30pm Including music by Elgar, Holst, John Williams, songs from Les Miserables, Miss Saigon and many more.

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The Salvation Army, Sleetmoor Lane, Somercotes, DE55 1RB

Christmas Craft Fayre Saturday 24th November at

2.00pm

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is now RecRuiTing! We need new members to help with fundraising throughout the year. Please get in touch to lend your support. Telephone:

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Swanwick Remembers – WW1

“Back to Life” Open Day 3rd November, 10-4pm “Back to Life” in Swanwick’s St. Andrew’s Church on 3rd November is an invitation to Swanwick and Pentrich communities to mark the anniversary of the end of World War I. The aim of the Open Day is to breathe new life into the memories of local men who sacrificed their lives, those named on War Memorials in Swanwick and Pentrich and other armed forces members from both World Wars. Swanwick Parish Council and the churches ask local residents, veterans, serving soldiers and community groups to participate by providing photographs, letters, memorabilia etc which can be copied and displayed on the day. Photographs of medals would be especially welcome. 10 seated silhouettes awarded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust will be placed across Swanwick’s three churches and in Pentrich church, thanks to the Armistice and Armed Forces Communities programme to bring communities together to remember and to think about the Armed Forces today.

For further information contact Anne Veale on 01773 603 524 The Swanwick “Roll of Honour” can be viewed on the church website

www.swanwickandpentrichchurches.wordpress.com

AUTUMN 2018 EVENTS IN ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH

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SATURDAY 29th SEPTEMBER – POPPY APPEAL CONCERT Cwmbran Male Voice Choir and Pye Hill Male Voice Choir with guest singer Jason Darnell. Concert starts at 7pm, tickets £7.00 SUNDAY 7th OCTOBER - HARVEST and FLYING BEARS 11am Harvest Festival Service. 2pm PARACHUTING BEARS Teddy Trail, Teddy Bears Picnic and refreshments ( first Sunday of the month service of Holy Communion at 8am) COMING SOON - SATURDAY 13th OCTOBER Alfreton Inner Wheel present SONARA SINGERS in aid of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People SATURDAY 3rd NOVEMBER Special WW1 Remembrance Event FRIDAY 16th NOVEMBER CRUK Alfreton present DALE DIVA concert

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Things to do

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Come join the fun and scream amongst the dead whilst drinking vampire blood & eating zombie fingers in the onsite cafe/bar.

Saturday 27th October

We are open to the public, gates open at 6pm. • Onsite Food & Drink Outlets • Upstairs Disco • Fancy Dress Party • Small Firework Display

Gate prices: Adults £3. Children £1. With FREE PARKING!

(on the Rally Field across the road from main site)

See you there if you dare!

Telephone: 01773 513 881 www.goldenvalleycaravanpark.co.uk Coach Road, Golden Valley, Derbyshire, DE55 4ES

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THE HILCOTE COUNTRY CLUB REsTaURaNT aNd VENUE fOR WEddINgs, CONfERENCEs aNd EVENTs

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Sunday 4th November 6pm until LATE

Food, Drink, Stalls and DJ £2 – Adults £1 – Kids (under 12) Our Popular Carvery, with a choice of up to five roasts, freshly prepared vegetables and lashings of real gravy Every...

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Bonfire Night Celebration 3rd November 2018

£3 Adults - £1.50 Children (10-15 years) - Under 10s free Bonfire will be lit at 7pm and followed by a spectacular fireworks display Childrens’ Rides and Food Stands • Disco ‘til late For more information call

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ANNUAL FIREWORK DISPLAY

FRIDAY 2ND NOV 2016 OPEN FROM 6PM FIRE LIT AT 7PM

Watch us light up the sky at Golden Valley Caravan Park with our end of season Fireworks Extravaganza.

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• Food & Drink Outlets serving a variety of refreshments • Upstairs Disco • Childrens’ Amusements

We are open to the public, gates open at 5.30pm.

Everyone is welcome to experience the fantastic display.

*The display commences at approximately 7.30pm*

Gate prices: Adults £3. Children £1. With FREE PARKING (On the Rally Field Across the Road)

BBQ, Rides, Outside Bar,Hot Pork Cobs, Mushy Peas and much more.

Come join our family friendly firework finale, the Best display for miles guaranteeing to dazzle and delight! *Customers welcome to call and pre-book for both dates*

Telephone: 01773 513 881 www.goldenvalleycaravanpark.co.uk Coach Road, Golden Valley, Derbyshire, DE55 4ES

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Family Funfair, Refreshments Food, Licenced Bar Gates open 5.00pm Fire lit at 6.00pm Fireworks 7.15pm Approx

Adults £2.50

Under 16’s £1.00 (under 5’s Free)

All times given are approximate and are subject to change. Newton Carnival Team reserve the right to cancel at short notice.

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Fuel consumption in mpg Mansfield Road(l/100km) for the models shown: Urban 32.8 (8.6) - 48.7 (5.8), Extra Urban 54.3(5.2 ) - 64.2 (4.4), Combined 43.4 (6.5) - 56.5 (5.0), CO2 emissions 150 - 114g/km. MPG figures are official EU test figures for comparative purposes and may not reflect real driving results. Models shown: Picanto ‘GT-line S’ 1.0 T-GDi 99bhp 5-speed manual, Rio GT Line 1.0 T-GDi 99bhp Sutton-In-Ashfield • NG174HH • 01623 510777 www.draycotts.net

5-speed manual and Venga 2 1.6 (123bhp) 6-speed automatic. Specification varies across the range and is subject to change without notice. For further information and full details, please contact your local Kia Motability Accredited Dealer. Motability is offered on selected vehicles across the Kia range, find out more at www.kia.com/uk. 7 year / 100,000 mile manufacturer’s warranty.

Fuel consumption in mpg (l/100km) for the models shown: Urban 32.8 (8.6) - 48.7 (5.8), Extra Urban 54.3( 5-speed manual and Venga 2 1.6 (123bhp) 6-speed automatic. Specification varies across range and change without notice. For further information andand full details, your real local Kia Motabilityresults. Accredited Models Dealer. MPG figures are the official EUis subject test to figures for comparative purposes mayplease notcontact reflect driving shown emissions 150 - 114g/km. Motability is offered on selected vehicles across the Kia range, find out more at www.kia.com/uk. 7 year / 100,000 mile manufacturer’s warranty. Fuel consumption in mpg (l/100km) for the models shown: Urban 32.8 (8.6) - 48.7 (5.8), Extra Urban 54.3(5.2 ) - 64.2 (4.4), Combined 43.4 (6.5) - 56.5 (5.0), CO2 emissions 150 - 114g/km. MPG figures are official EU test figures for comparative purposes and may not reflect real driving results. Models shown: Picanto ‘GT-line S’ 1.0 T-GDi 99bhp 5-speed manual, Rio GT Line 1.0 T-GDi 99bhp

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Mandy’s Travel Page San Francisco is known as one of the coolest, hippest and friendliest cities in the United States, and it makes for a fantastic holiday destination. Bringing together a huge range of cultures, food, art and people in one seriously beautiful location, if you love healthy living and happy vibes then don’t miss San Francisco! Here’s a rundown of some of the top things to see and do: Pier 39 is the most visited destination in San Francisco would you believe. Is it because it’s where you get to see a sea of sealions or is it the great ice cream, well they are high on everyone’s list I’m sure, but I think it’s actually due to the picture-perfect backdrop for great views on the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges, Alcatraz, Angel Island and the famous skyline. Did you know that the Golden Gate Bridge was once called ‘the bridge that couldn’t be built’ and today it’s one of the seven wonders of the modern world. Built in 1937 it is an amazing sight, you can walk and cycle across it during the day if you don’t want to drive it. Alcatraz Island is a place not to be missed. It became a federal penitentiary from 1934-1963 housing famous convicts such as Al Capone and George ‘Machine Gun’ Kelly. Visitors have the chance to visit the cells where the prisoners lived. Are you brave enough to visit? Lombard Street you may not have heard of it, but you have certainly seen it in the movies. Often called the crookedest street in the world, this scenic road features right turns, fragrant gardens and great views of the bay and Alcatraz. China Town is the oldest and one of the biggest in the USA. Walk through the Dragons Gate into 24 blocks of hustle and bustle. You can find exotic shops, food markets and temples. Enjoy samples at the tea bar or order some ‘dim sum’. Alamo Square don’t forget your camera. This historic place offers quintessential scenes of the city, including the famous ‘Painted Ladies’ of Postcard Row. This photogenic hilltop has appeared in many TV shows and movies. No trip to San Francisco is complete without riding the historic cable cars. Did you know these aren’t just here to amuse the many tourists, but are used just as much by the locals to get around. San Francisco is a wonderful destination, but don’t forget it’s also a gateway to many other fantastic locations. It is the ideal starting point for a fly-drive holiday, you can pick up a car at end of your stay and head out on the open road. I am available 7 days a week to take your enquiries and 24/7 whilst you are away in the event of an emergency. For all your travel needs please call me on 01773 318540 / 07939 587867 or email mandy.oldknow@travelcounsellors.com or find me on Facebook Mandy Oldknow Travel Counsellor Alfreton

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over 50’s club Held at Riddings Park Community Centre, DE55 4EW. 10am to 12am, come and enjoy a friendly cuppa, Bingo, Raffle and a chat. somercotes st thomas ladies group Meet in Somercotes Village Hall every Tuesday except the first Tuesday in the month starting times 8pm and finishing at around 10pm.New members welcome please turn up on the night and the group will be very pleased to see you. ripley and district u3a What is U3A? Come and find out at one of our coffee mornings at The Angel, Crossley St., Ripley, on the fourth Tuesday of the month, at 11am. pentrich wI Pentrich Village Hall, on the second Tuesday in the month, at 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Contact Julie 01773 540350 for details. New members always welcome. The Salvation Army - Care and Share Coffee Morning (except Bank Holidays). - 9.30am – 11.00am. Sleetmoor Lane, Somercotes, DE55 1RB. Meeting led by Captain Vicky Owen, 01773 606945 / 07407 383375 vicky.owen@salvationarmy.org.uk

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amber friendship group Meets on the 2nd Tuesday each month 2:30 to 4:30pm at Swanwick Methodist Church Hall for entertainment & afternoon tea. Call 01773 604204 for more info. dance group Riddings Community Centre, West Street, Riddings, DE55 4EW - 8:30pm - 10:30pm. Come and join a friendly group. Coffee Morning Swanwick Baptist Church, Derby Road, Swanwick, DE55 1BG, hosts coffee, chat and crafts from 10am until 12pm. swanwick cygnets toddler group Meet at the Old School House, Swanwick. Term time - 9.15am 10.45am. Contact Angela - 01773 606329. luncheon club At Swanwick Methodist Church, Derbys Road, Swanwick. DE55 1AB. Contact Gill on 01773 607860 for more details. starter & sweet lunches Held on the 4th Tuesday of each month, 12-2pm at St James Church, Riddings. Contact Mrs Allsopp 01773 607590. somercotes choral society Rehearses every Tuesday at 7.15pm at Swanwick School and Sports College, Hayes Lane. No auditions. A great hobby. We perform two concerts a year. More information from David 07949 322 717. NRAS Chesterfield (National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society) On the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm until 8pm at The Community Room (found at the back of the store), Tesco Extra, Clay Cross, Chesterfield. S45 9LU. 01628 823524 pentrich Historical society The third Tuesday of each month (September to June). 7:15pm. Pentrich Village Hall. Talks on various historical subjects. Light refreshments served. £3 per meeting. For more info visit www.facebook.com/PentrichHistorical-Society or contact Michael Parkin on 01773 603071 alfreton model railway’s society club Open from 7pm for our club nights. The model railway is open for running most weekends and school holidays 11am to 5pm. Contact secretary.arms@btinternet.com, Fb: pg/alfretonmrs/about/, Butterley Station, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3QZ, T: 07838 002459. craft group Church of Christ Colledge Street, Riddings. alternative weeks 10 am till 12pm bring your own craft. Contact Tracy on 07570 307195, email enquiries@oscari.org www.oscari.org

Wednesday Baby group Held at Pinxton Nursery School, Kirkstead Road, Pinxton. NG16 6NA. 1 – 3pm, All under 1’s welcome. Call 01773 863105 derbyshire wildlife trust Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at Riddings Community Centre, West Street, Riddings. Each month there is a rafle and speaker with topics of interest. swanwick wI 3rd Weds each month at Swanwick Methodist Church Hall. 7.30 – 9.30pm. Joan 01773 6070685 for more info. oakwood royal British legion Meet at the Oakwood Community Centre, 8:30- 10:30pm. All welcome for socials & branch meetings. Call 01332 679282. alfreton town Juniors u14’s 7-8pm at Somerlea Park astro pitch, call Ben on 07972 927236. watchorn tots parent and toddler group Watchorn Church, Derby Road, Alfreton. Term time - 10am - 11.30am. For further details contact Judith via www.watchornchurch.com over 50’s sequence dancing Riddings Community Centre, West Street, Riddings, DE55 4EW. 2pm - 4pm. Small friendly group enjoying light exercise and friendship. Rafle tea and biscuits. Contact 01773 607907 greenhillock’s fellowship Over 50’s club at Wood St Methodist Church, Ripley. Wed 2pm to 3:30p. Call David on 01773 423854 aVrufc senior section Training during close season takes place at Amber Valley RUFC, Lower Somercotes (opposite Pye Bridge Ind Est.) starts at 7pm - 8.30. Contact Stuart Artliff 07966 867946 or Gareth Pilkington 07772 366157. south normanton dramatic society We meet at the Post Mill Centre in South Normanton, 7:30pm until 10pm. Contact Ian at sthnormds@gmail.com or FB www.facebook.com/SNorDS for more information. e.m.J.J.a Jiu Jitsu & kobudo cub Wednesday at Alfreton Leisure Centre, Church Street, Alfreton. 7.00pm – 8.00pm. £5.00 per lesson. First lesson free. Contact Sensei D Kershaw on 07840 327134 or email darrenker@sky.com salvation army, market street Wednesday Night Fellowship @ 7pm Contact Ruth Sheppard 07855 455093 / Joan Mellors 01773 783386 swanwick men’s shed Now open to new members 3:30pm Wednesday and Thursday. Tea, cake and wood working projects. Turners Lane, Off Crays Hill, DE55 1AS. Contact Charlie Parkes 07967 378305 swanwick reading group We meet on the second Wednesday of each month at the Boot and Slipper pub in Swanwick at 7pm. For further details please call Gary on 07941 766448 or email garynwood@hotmail.com youth group Snacks and drinks provided. Church of Christ Colledge Street, Riddings, from 3.45pm till 5.30pm. Contact Tracy on 07570 307195, email enquiries@oscari.org. www.oscari.org

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Friday riddings wI Meet on the 3rd Friday of each month at Hathersage Drive Community Centre, Leabrooks. 7-9pm. New Members welcome. Contact Marion on 01773 607104. J28, the common The Zone. School Years 6 – 11. 7.30 – 9.30. 50p entry plus tuck shop Contact: 01773 810410 / j28church@btconnect.com / www.thejunction28church.com alfreton model railway’s society club Open from 7pm for our club nights. The model railway is open for running most weekends and school holidays 11am to 5pm. Contact secretary.arms@btinternet.com, Fb: pg/alfretonmrs/about/, Butterley Station, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3QZ, T: 07838 002459. chatty craft 11.45am in Somercotes Village Hall, Nottingham Road. £1pp to cover room hire. We create quality handcrafted goods to sell on craft stalls. All profits will go to the Lighthouse Valley CIDS charity. For more info craftychat.pamela@gmail.com the salvation army 1st friday in the month - Craft & Cake 2.00pm – 4.00pm Come and share in fellowship with a cup of tea/coffee and cake. All materials provided. A donation of £1 appreciated to cover the costs 2nd friday in the month Singing by Heart - 2.00pm – 3.00pm Dementia Awareness group. Come along for a singalong and fellowship – all welcome Sleetmoor Lane, Somercotes, DE55 1RB. Meeting led by Captain Vicky Owen, 01773 606945 / 07407 383375 vicky.owen@salvationarmy.org.uk

Saturday a.d.a.s.c football club Various training sessions for 5 - 16 year olds. Availability for 5 year olds to start training next season and 6 & 7 years olds required for the summer league. Contact Barry on 01773 836017 Monthly Coffee Morning Held each month on the first Saturday from 10 am to noon. We will have a fantastic selection of scrumptious home-made cakes, Plants in variety and so much more. Entry is free. Held in Somercotes village hall, next to St Thomas parish church. Everyone Welcome.

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Guiding offers opportunities in the following sections: Rainbows age 5-7yrs • Brownies aged 7-10yrs Guides aged 10-14yrs • Adult Leaders 18yrs + Senior Section aged 14-25yrs If you or your daughter would like to know more about Joining visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested or call 0800 1 69 59 01 amber Valley gymnastics club monday to friday evenings and all-day saturday. Sessions range from beginners to competitive levels. With pre-school classes during term time ranging from parent and baby sessions to structured independent sessions. For more information email ambervalleygymnastics@outlook.com stonebroom pre-school We are open monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday & friday, term time, 9.00am - 12.00pm. We offer places for children aged 2 - 5 years. Stonebroom Village Hall, Cleveland Road. Tel: 07971 804 936 ripley and alfreton tennis club Heage Road, Ripley DE5 3GG. We meet several nights/days each week for social tennis. Further details can be obtained from our Secretary, Mr Dean Latham, on 07986 149810. www.ripleyalfretontennis.org.uk and on Facebook as @randatc

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You’ll recall (well......... perhaps some of you will) that last month we left George, UCIP’s People’s Champion, at Alfreton Bus Station where he had re-assured those lovely local ladies that one of his party’s top priorities, once in government, would be to ensure the introduction of a programme whereby Automatic Self Lowering Toilet Seats (ASLTS’s) were installed in all ‘new build’ properties.

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Move tender plants under cover away from frost – be ready to bring them in at short notice if frost threatens. If you’re moving plants into a greenhouse or conservatory from the garden rather than from a container, dig as much of the root ball up as you can and replant into a pot with fresh compost. This applies to the likes of cordylines, bananas, palms or tree ferns.

Water these evacuees sparingly over winter. Brown or yellow leaves or signs of wilting are likely to be due to lack of humidity rather than lack of watering so mist around them and group them fairly close together. Some tender plants will be too big to move and need to be protected in situ by using wrapping such as fleece, sacking or straw. Lift dahlia, begonia and gladioli tubers and corms and store them in a dry cool place over winter. Remove dead foliage before storing. Prune climbing roses and tie in before winter winds can cause damage. If you find blackspot on the leaves, remove but don’t compost them. Composting spreads the disease. Give the lawn a last mow and most importantly, plant spring bulbs in groups of 10 or more for effect.

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Tree ferns can be a bit tricky to overwinter and one way to get them through is to tie the fronds upright with straw packing at the centre then wrap in a thick jacket of fleece. Trunks can also be wrapped in fleece and roots mulched. A polystyrene cover over the crown completes the package.

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Last month Barry was predicting big things for our local clubs. Well, one month in and Notts County have already parted company with Kevin Nolan after a dreadful start and whilst Derby are showing real promise there is cause for concern down at the City Ground. Over to Barry for more…

It’s been an interesting opening month or so of the Championship campaign for our two major football clubs on this patch. Derby County and Nottingham Forest have endured very different starts to the season, after very different pre-seasons amid somewhat varying expectations. At the time of writing the Rams, under new rookie boss Frank Lampard, have assumed their usual place in the play-off zone, while Aitor Karanka’s Reds have once again found themselves languishing in the bottom half of the second tier – something that wasn’t supposed to happen. It is funny, though, how thin the line is between success and failure. Fans at Forest used to laugh and scoff at Mark Warburton when he talked about the fine lines that often played a big impact last season, but he’s absolutely correct. The Reds were beaten 2-1 at Brentford before the international break; they didn’t play well and were five minutes away from salvaging yet another draw – what would have been their fifth. Had they of done so, most observers would probably have reflected on the opening month of the season and viewed it as a solid if not unspectacular start, remaining unbeaten in the process. As it was, the Reds did suffer their first defeat and that only brought into focus the disappointing nature of their performances for the most part, certainly aside of the impressive

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