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James Nolan commemorative match set to take place

Blessington FC will take on a team of Polish journalists in memory of the young Irish fan who lost his life in Bydgoszcz during Euro 2012.

THE MAYOR OF Bydgoszcz,  Rafal Bruski, Blessington FC and the Polish FA have come together to organise a football match in memory of James Nolan, it has been announced.

The match, which takes place on 13 October, will see Blessington FC take on a team of Polish journalists.

It kicks off at 3pm at Crosschapel, Blessington,  and will be attended by the Mayor of Bydgoszcz along with Polish FA and FAI representatives.

Nolan passed away earlier this year, after his body was found in a canal in Bydgoszcz, where he had travelled to in order to support Ireland in the 2012 European Championships.

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    Mute Chuck Eastwood
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    Oct 9th 2012, 9:59 AM

    I’m sure no disrespect was intended but James would be more appropriate. Hopefully there will be a good turn out at the game. Ill be making my way down

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    Oct 9th 2012, 8:54 AM

    Think James was his name not “Nolan” too busy to write his first name ya ? Bit of respect too much to ask?

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    Oct 9th 2012, 8:56 AM

    calm down ye dope

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    Oct 9th 2012, 9:58 AM

    Get over yourself, it’s a lovely idea to play a match in his memory and football was clearly a passion of his.

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    Oct 9th 2012, 11:21 AM

    What a great idea! Great mark of respect from both sides

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    Mute James Kelly
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    Oct 9th 2012, 9:20 AM

    Soccer lingo ,but a little wrong in this case

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