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York City to beat Luton at home 13/8 now at : WWW.BLUESQ.COM Craig REID
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Spot the Ball Your chance to win ÂŁ250
All you have to do is draw around a 1 penny piece on the photo above, cut out and send off to PO BOX 320 Blue Square Monthly Chester. Prize money ÂŁ250. Results will be announced in a special end of the season edition being produced next month.
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