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There's a famous saying: If you pass the square ball in your own defensive third it must not be intercepted.

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Graham Taylor
Age: 72 †
Born: 1944
Born: September 15
Died: 2017
Died: January 12
Association Football Manager
Association Football Player
Football Manager
Sports Commentator
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Defensive
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