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'We were the one of the best amateur clubs at the time' - memories of Sedgley Rovers as grand reunion planned

Ex-players and supporters of a former amateur football club which rubbed shoulders with sporting celebrities are holding a special reunion.

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Sedgley Rovers Football Club was formed in 1953 and closed in 1986.

Now its last manager Mick Jones, aged 77, who has lived in the village for 40 years, is organising a reunion for former players, their families and supporters in the community to gather to catch up on old times.

Sedgley Rovers were always making the news
The Sedgley Rovers
Newspaper cutting about World Cup referee and Rovers president Jack Taylor

The reunion will be on October 16 at Seven Stars Public House in Gospel End Road in Sedgley at 7pm.

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