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Published on: 5/19/2004
Last Visited: 5/19/2004
Paul Betson
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"All those involved last year have learned from the experience and I believe that will be of value when we take to the pitch this year," said Bury-based Betson."Last year, I was in awe of the occasion and was devastated when we lost," he admitted.The King's Marsh Stadium-based outfit were defeated 2-1 by Brigg Town "I felt so bad last year and I don't want to repeat that feeling again," said the 28-year-old, who is completing his fifth season with AFC Sudbury.
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It has made for a more relaxed atmosphere," said Betson. As part of those preparations, the AFC Sudbury squad had a training session at Ipswich Town's Portman Road and, tomorrow, the players will watch the Premiership game between Aston Villa and Manchester United.Winchester City have reached a Vase final in only their second time in the competition, along the way defeating Wroxham 3-0 in the fifth round.Last year, the Hampshire Premier Division champions reached the quarter-final stage.This is the third time a Sudbury team has been in the final, the second successive year as AFC Sudbury after a pre-merger Sudbury Town side had tasted defeat in 1989, the final played at Wembley."We know we face tough opposition but, if we play to our best form, there is no reason why we can't win," said Betson.
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At this stage I cannot contemplate any other outcome," said Betson.