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Foley wants Wembley goal for late dad

Sam Foley wants to score at Wembley today and honour the memory of his late father, Robin.

Foley wants Wembley goal for late dad

Sat, 12 May, 2012 - 01:00

Phil Cadden

Ex-Republic of Ireland U18 international Foley will play for Newport County in today’s FA Trophy final against York City.

The 25-year-old was rocked by the death of his dad on May 5, 2006, following a six-month battle with cancer.

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