I have worked at the Echo for 20 years, but been a journo for 25 years. I live in Haverhill. Views expressed are my own. #itfc

Joined October 2012
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Furious farmer sprays dozens of luxury cars with thick cow slurry after drivers ignored signs and illegally parked in his field during the scorching Bank Holiday heatwave. The chaos unfolded near Rydal Water in the Lake District, Cumbria, where at least 20 vehicles, including Mercedes, Jaguars and BMWs, were left covered in manure. Clear signs reading “Polite Notice, DO NOT PARK IN THE FIELD” and “SHEEP IN FIELD” were completely ignored, with drivers even moving rocks that had been placed to block access. The farmer drove his slurry tanker up and down the field, calmly hosing down every car in the baking heat. Cumbria Police have confirmed they were called and are investigating, but many locals are saying the drivers got exactly what they deserved. Classic case of “park like an idiot, pay the price.” Do you think he did the right thing?
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No idea who the MP was that said that, but give him a bonus🤣
Jenrick "where are we?" "You're in a different party" This is hilarious. What a put down.
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IT'S MATCH DAY | Suffolk Men's 1st XI face Cambridgeshire in their @nvplaycricket One Day Trophy Group One game at @MildenhallCrick today, start 11am. Entrance is free, food and drink will be available. @NCCA_uk @JLSCatering @nvplaycricket
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It's very sad that we will never hear that 'Conor Chaplin Baby' goal commentary again at #itfc. A real highlight in recent times
Wishing Conor Chaplin the best of luck for the future. A player we will all look back on fondly. 🔵 174 appearances (84th all time) ⚽️ 55 goals (19th all-time) 🔟 Most goals (44) scored by #10 in the squad number era #ITFC
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A fantastic win today for @Haverhill__cc 1s. Brilliant work from @twonny57 and Craig Williams to dig the team out of a hole and beat the Div 2 leaders @abberton. Experience proving its worth
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What a nerve jangling match #itfc. So close to winning against a team that has not lost in the league for 3 months. With 10 to go i thought we had actually lost, judging by some of the nonsense posted on here.
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What a night for #itfc. Massive wins for the men's team and the women's.
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Well. He got a bit lucky with that one but do i care? Nope #itfc
Jaden Philogene converts from the penalty spot to give Ipswich Town the lead at The Valley; 1-2! 🎯 That could prove to be a MASSIVE goal at both ends of the table! 👀 #CAFC #ITFC
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Darnell Furlong brings Ipswich Town level at The Valley; 1-1! 💪 #CAFC #ITFC

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Everyone at Haverhill Rovers sends best wishes to former midfield stalwart Stuart Kingham after a terrible injury in a vets game. A collection will take place at Saturday’s playoff to support him and his family. Speedy recovery Kingo, hope to see you back at the New Croft soon!
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Steve Barton retweeted
PLAY-OFF SEMI FINAL! 🛝 Inflatables for kids for all day for £2 🆚 Fakenham Town 📆 Saturday 25th April 📍 The New Croft ⏰ 15:00 Kick Off 🍟 Free chips for under 16's 🎟️ Free entry for 16 and under 🎨 Face Painting for kids #UpTheRovers #HRFC #NonLeague
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Final whistle goes. 2-0 loss at home to Fakenham. Next up is... someone next weekend. Watch this space! #WeAreRovers
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Well that was pitiful from #itfc and as Mick Mills just said "it's just not good enough"
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Steve Barton retweeted
Final whistle goes. Two goals from @tomthulborn and one from @JaridRobson give us a 3-0 win at Harleston. Next up is home to Fakenham on Saturday with the playoff semi final a week later. See you then! #WeAreRovers
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Replying to @HarlestonTownFC
@HarlestonTownFC 0-2 @HaverhillRovers smooth finish🥶
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44' and a cheeky finish doubles our lead, @tomthulborn passing the ball across the six yard box from right of goal and @JaridRobson with a right instep flick behind him for the goal. 2-0 up at Harleston.
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22' and @A_Archer1 saves the spot kick. Still 1-0 up at Harleston.
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3' and we take an early lead, a great, quick move down the right ending with a @tomthulborn cross from the bye line and a solid close range header from @tom_newman07. 1-0 up at Harleston.
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Big win at home 👊 Thank you for your support and enjoy your weekends! #HRFC #HaverhillRovers #NonLeague
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Big goal!
Tom Thurlborn extends our lead to make it 3-1! ⚽️
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