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Thank you Barton
Declan Rogers came on near end for St Ives.

Went to Barton last night & they were well worth the point they got. Screamer from Jack Higgs for St Ives but a few for them had an off night. Seymour Shove never got in the game, Watson & Phillips up front had bad games & can only assume Jordan Jarrold is ill as was blowing like an old mare all night. As normal the Ref was well supported & advised by Luke Knight who didn't shut up all night & did more mileage chasing the Ref than opponents. Declan came on for 15 at the end & delivered more quality crosses in that time than the rest put together. From the 16 Barton had when we played them in October 6 started & 2 on the bench so lots of changes. The big lad up top Blackett didn't play but a Alex O'Brian did who was useful & looked like he's played at a higher level. If we beat Barton at home 6 points from them may be something many of our rivals will not achieve.