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LAURA WOODS

What was the first match that you ever saw live?

Arsenal vs Newcastle in 1999-00 – my dad is a Newcastle fan, and everyone on my mum’s side supports Arsenal. I remember being really excited about the match and hoping to see loads of goals, but it was 0-0. I have affection for Newcastle because of my dad, and we always watch our games together.

Who was your childhood hero and did you ever meet them?

Ray Parlour [right]. I have a few, but if I’m honest with myself it was always Ray. I worked at Sky for about six years before I met him, and passed him on the stairs once but

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