East Kilbride YM FC
@EKYM_FC
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OLDEST CLUB IN EK (1921) - Teams; Caledonian League, GGPL, Saturday Morning, 19s, 21s, Over 35s, 'Old Crocks' & Walking Football.
Enviro-clean Stadium
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Our new Home Dressing Room completed at Kirktonholme. Work begins in 2 weeks to completely overhaul the two pitches with grant funds of £45,000.
@ScotAmFA
@CaledonianAFA
@GGPAFL
@ProAmFootball
@scottish_aff
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Socially distanced training in groups of 4 on Saturday morning is now banned but dont worry everyone just head to the pub together and have a right good session instead?? Close the pubs, Let us exercise.
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The family of Club Legend Les Goodfellow have asked that we pass on the devastating news that Les passed away suddenly last night. Les was at Kirktonholme daily and never missed a 'YM game and will be sorely missed by everyone. Our thoughts are with Sylvia and the family.
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Absolutely devastating news that Honorary EKYM President Angus McConnell passed away this afternoon after an asthma attack. Angus was 90 years old on Saturday and has been at the YM for 74 years. The Club had secretly ordered a sign for our new pitch at Kirktonholme as a surprise
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Everyone at the Club would like to express our sincerest condolences to the family of Alan Paterson who passed away today. Alan played with and captained the YM Caledonian team. Our thoughts go to Julie and his family and his brother Ian who manages the GGPL team. Terrible news.
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After speaking with the family of Alan Paterson it was agreed we will show our respects to Alan, an ex player and captain of the Club, with a minutes silence before both games this weekend. Alan's brother Ian will represent the family at Kirktonholme for the minutes silence.
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We are delighted to confirm that today we received confirmation of a £350,000 grant from the SFA. This, added to the £300,000 (SLC - Place Based Investment) and £100,000 (SLC - Renewal Energy Fund) grants, brings the total to £750,000 for a new 4g pitch at Kirktonholme.
⚽️🍾🤩
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Scottish Cup Over 35s Champions.
Delighted for all the boys and Andy Dykes in particular for all the work he puts into the team 👏👏👏👏
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Dressing Rooms getting there at Kirktonholme. Opened up for games tomorrow but still a few bits to finish them off.
The EKYC Home Dressing Room is almost finished. A few wee bits to be added and wood to be varnished. The EKYM one will be almost identical.
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We are delighted to announce that at today's South Lanarkshire Council, Housing & Technical Resources Meeting the Committee agreed the proposal for the 'YM and our good friends EKYC to take over Kirktonholme Pavillion and Pitches from SLC in a 25 year lease.
#ExcitingTimes
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CORONA VIRUS
YM Players, Coaches and Committee are keen to help any older persons in the Community with shopping for groceries, posting mail or even contact by a phone call. If you or anyone else wishes to use this service contact the Club by DM or call Graeme on 07557507713
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11 Days, 110hours, 34 Volunteers, 450 bags cement, 440m of fencing, 480 buckets of water, 170 holes, 680 bolts, 80 rolls and sausages and finally the Sportsrail fence has been completed around both pitches at Kirktonholme. Thanks to all the YM & YC volunteers who made it possible
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A minute's silence for Alan Paterson before yesterday's game. Thanks to
@Dounecastle
and the referee. Everyone at the Clubs thought's are with the family at this time.
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Unfortunately
@ErskineAFC
are unable to field a team. Not the way we wanted to win the league but we’re champions and thoroughly deserved. The best team by a mile across the season and never really in doubt. We will be presented with the trophy next Saturday at Kirktonholme.
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Our thoughts are with ex YM Player Paul Tierney and all the family at their loss of Kenny Tierney. Kenny was such a nice guy who you always found the same way every time you met him. He was always at Paul's games when he played at the YM and was liked by everyone. Sad loss.
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Kirktonholme
Rain and sun last couple of days has really seen the grass filling out. Looking decent.
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New sign up at the entrance to both pitches at Kirktonholme. Thanks very much to Volunteers Johnny Green, Bobby Jarvie and Denny Byrne (who had NO idea the YC had named their pitch after him until he unwrapped it 🤣) for helping put it up. Fitting tribute to Angus.
#YMFamily
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Delighted to announce the signing of local player Barry Russell to the YM. Barry will bring great experience from his long spells at Albion Rovers and EKFC.
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Received a no. of calls from local elderly residents who were of opinion they would use our offer to provide shopping, posting etc if they get ill. We are keen to assist them reduce their risk of getting ill by doing whatever is needed NOW. Reduce your risk Call 07557507713.
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The Club would like to thank everyone for their kind offers of strips after ours were destroyed in a laundrette fire. Special thanks goes to two local companies who have purchased two sets of strips for the Club.
McKinnons Autos & Tyres
And
Document Data Group
Great gesture 👏👏
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This is unbelievable and hopefully a bit of common sense is applied.
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Congratulations to YM's Ross McDonagh on his first Scotland Cap yesterday in Dublin. Well done from everyone at the YM 👏👏👏👏
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Delighted to announce Mark McGuigan has joined the YM for the forthcoming season. A local player who joins his brother Anton. A wealth of experience with his last Club being Stenhousemuir FC in the SPFL where he scored an impressive 43 goals in 98 appearances. Welcome to the YM.
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Delighted to announce a new Sponsorship Partnership with Black Rooster (East Kilbride) for Man of the Match during the Centenary Summer League. Black Rooster will provide a £10 voucher to EVERY MoM in all 45 games. Craig McLeish of Black Rooster is pictured below.
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Tragic news that ex YM Player Neil Park has passed away after striking his head when he fell on the ice. Our thoughts are with Neil's family and friends at this extremely difficult and sad time.
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A lot of hard work lies ahead but our good friends EKYC and ourselves now have a permanent home. Exciting times.
#YMFamily
After 5 years we finally have a home for East Kilbride YM and East Kilbride YC. Today we took posession of the Kirktonholme Pavillion and adjoining two football pitches with a 30 year lease.
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What a day for the GGPL, wee night out in Kirktonholme for the boys to celebrate being Premier Division Champions and the Manager Graeme Robertson Jnr became a Dad at 12.07pm today when Charlotte Beth Robertson arrived. Congratulations to Graeme and Alex.
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The YM are delighted to sign local player Sean Winters who makes the move from EK Thistle to Kirktonholme. Thanks to Martin Sutherland at EK Thistle for facilitating the move. Sean brings a wealth of experience having played Senior with Stranraer FC, EKFC and Cumbernauld Colts.
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Great to be back. Socially distanced training followed by shooting practise on the pitch. YC kids training on their own pitch, finally feels like we are getting back to normal.
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All YM Games will go ahead this weekend with a minute's silence before each of them.
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This season's Caledonian side's Management team.
(From right to left)
Jim Cameron - Kit Man
Billy Hamilton - Assistant Manager
Graeme Robertson - Manager
Davie Lindsay - Goalkeeper Coach
John Hughes - Coach
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Good to be back, albeit socially distanced, but its a start. Please note for anyone using the Club Room its;
*Smartphone/QR Code to order & Pay
* Card Payment Only
* Table Service (no standing)
* Masks 😷 at all times unless seated.
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Delighted to be successful in applying for £400k from DCMS and Scottish FA Grassroots Pitch and Facilities Fund to construct our new 4g pitch at Kirktonholme. Hopefully starting March 2024 & finished May 2024.
@ScottishFA
@ScotFASouthWest
@CaledonianAFA
@GGPAFL
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All 4 EKYM Games will be/have held a minutes silence before games this weekend as a mark of respect for 'Mr YM', Les Goodfellow. Les' family will be in attendance at the Caley home game today at Kirktonholme with a 2pm ko.
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No Christmas Night Out so its a socially distanced Christmas Training Session with some prizes this afternoon. Coaches included. Prepared to be named and shamed
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Central 35s Premier Division Champions - EKYM
What a squad of players, they won the Scottish Cup last season and are also in the Semi Final this season. Special mention to the Manager Andy Dykes who does everything for the team and does an unvelievable job 👏👏👏👏
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CORONA VIRUS SUPPORT
1st grocery delivery today to a 94 year old member of the Community. We have Players, Coaches and Committee available for grocery deliveries, posting letters, dog walks or whatever any of our older members of the community require. Call Graeme 07557507713
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Too many people to thank for this but you all know who you are. Unbelievable support from the whole community. Cannot thank you all enough 👏👏👏👏
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Anybody who thinks professional footballers dont bother about playing and winning for their country should watch that Ryan Christie interview.
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Friendly Cancelled
Wed 27th July
EKYM (GGPL) v Lincoln Red Imps
Imps say they will have another game that night. Looking other opposition
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Congratulations to our GGPL team who won 4-2 tonight in the President's Cup Final with goals from
Ross Anderson ⚽️
Kyle Rankin ⚽️⚽️
Stuart Gordon ⚽️
Commiserations to
@GSC_Amateurs
who played their part in a very entertaining game played in a good spirit.
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We are delighted to announce the signing of Steven Greenlees
@steveng04071
. Stevie, formerly of Colville Park, brings a wealth of experience having won the Scottish Amateur Cup and played for the Scotland Amateur Select whilst at Colville. Welcome to the 'YM.
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We are delighted to announce a new Sponsorship Partnership with
@G4ClaimsLtd
who have provided a five figure sum to purchase full training kit for both the Caledonian and GGPL teams. Many thanks to G4 Claims and Nicole Muir for their great support during uncertain times. 👏👏👏👏
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Final cut before first game tomorrow v
@ThornAthAFC
. Pity the weather wont be the same as today.
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Happy 90th Birthday to the YM's Honorary President Angus McConnell BEM. Angus, who still attends a YM game every week (pre Covid) has been at the YM for 74 years serving in various positions within the Club. Have a great day.
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The Club are delighted to announce that John Hughes as Head Coach. John will join the Caledonian League Management Team of Graeme Robertson (Man) Billy Hamilton (Ass't Man), Davie Lindsay (GK Coach) & Jim Cameron (Kit/Physio). John will make the move from
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Kirktonholme
Second cut today followed by first roll. Another roll tomorrow and third cut on Thursday. Looking really decent.
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Looking forward to the first game on the new pitch.
In preparation for next Saturday's first game on the new pitches a wee Saturday morning cut.
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Great opportunity for an ambitious Manager / Coach for Season 2022 / 2023
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Absolutely brilliant news for ourselves and our good friends EKYC as we have been successful in our Grant Applications for £44,000 from SLC REF and Viridor to overhaul our two football pitches at Kirktonholme. Work will begin in a couple of weeks. Delighted 😁😁
Delighted to announce this morning we found out we were succesful in a Grant application of £22,000 from Viridor. This plus our previous Grant of £22,000 from SLC's Whitelee REF gives us the full £44,000 to overhaul & upgrade both Kirktonholme football pitches. Work begins June👍
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Scottish Cup
6th Round
@Gartcoshunited
0 v 3 EKYM (Caledonian League)
Craig Tocher ⚽️⚽️
Cammy McCulloch ⚽️
The YM progress into the Quarter Final with a home tie v Tollcross Thistle on 29th February.
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Another addition to YM Caledonian Team - Lance Pearce moves from Ashfield FC to become Player Coach. Superb addition and a player we have been following for several years. Great experience having won the Scottish Amateur Cup with Colville before moving to the WoSFL with Darvel.
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Kirktonholme
New goals installation finishes off the latest project.
Kirktonholme
Now that the spectator rail is finished it was time to put up the new goals with the excellent help of ALLGRASS.
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Caledonian League Final League Game of the Season.
A hard fought win against excellent St Mungos team makes it 16 wins out of 16. Excellent achievement by squad to go through the whole league campaign winning every game. Well done 👏👏
@CaledonianAFA
@Scottish_AFF
@ScotAmFA
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Kirktonholme
Planning Approval confirmed yesterday for fence (as used at Etihad Tr'ng Ground) & Advertising Banners. Response to banners has been unbelievable with very small no. remaining. Total cost of £130 per season includes graphic design & banner. Contact Graeme 07557507713
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Our Caledonian team are looking for an ambitious Coach who wants to work with an excellent squad playing in the Premier Division of the League with good facilities. We train Mon and Wed and play Saturday pm. DM or contact Graeme on 07557507713.
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Fully support this👇 Like every Amateur Club we invested heavily in Covid Eqt, Covid Officers etc. Low risk outdoor game which can be only thing guys have to look forward to in these bleak times. We have emailed
@DrLisaCameronMP
&
@LindaFabianiSNP
for support.
#LetThemPlay
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All four YM teams Caley, GGPL, 35s and
@EKYM_SatMorn
held a minutes silence to recognise the life of Les Goodfellow who passed away this week. Les' family were at Kirktonholme and joined the teams on the pitch before the game.
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EKYM Centenary
Angus McConnell Memorial Summer League
10 East Kilbride Teams
45 Games
12/06/21 to 31/07/21
Looking for one Sponsor for the League just to cover the trophy & winners medals. Great oportunity for a local company. DM or contact Graeme on 07557507713.
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Good to see the first lines of 2021 getting done at Kirktonholme. Many thanks, as ever, to Ally Taylor and Ian Scott at
@rigbytaylor
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Player of Year Speakers Night
Compere - PETER MARTIN
Speakers - CHRIS SUTTON & NEIL 'RAZOR' RUDDOCK
Ballerup Hall
Saturday 11th May 2019
All Inclusive Free Bar, Meal & Entertainment - £60 per ticket
Demand already unbelievable
@Scottish_AFF
@ScotAmFA
@GGPAFL
@PaulThomsonEK
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Caledonian League
President's Cup Final
EKYM 1 v 0 Eaglesham
Game played in the right spirit. Commiserations to
@EagleshamAFC
thought it was a decent game for the spectators.
#YMFamily
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So is that why you couldn't make football today wee man? You've a lot to learn about relationships 😃😃
@ross_burgh97
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Some more photpgraphs of the completed dressing rooms.
@ScotAmFA
@CaledonianAFA
@GGPAFL
@ProAmFootball
@scottish_aff
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YM's Cammy McCulloch and Ross McDonagh before tonight's Scotland Amateur FA Select against East Stirlingshire FC at Dalziel.
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David Kneale
Second goal in the 3-3 Scottish Cup draw yesterday.
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Great response to an EK Summer League if we are back playing. Filled the 10 spaces. Teams are
EKYM (Caley)
EKYM (GGPL)
@OfficialEKTFC
@EKFC2000GOLD
@EKFC20s
@ekthistlecolts
@ClaremontAFC
@wearetherolly
@dynamoek
@DuncanrigAFC
Details to follow
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Delighted Caledonian League's Treasurer Tony Heffron is so efficiant the League are ONCE AGAIN paying all Club's SAFA Affiliation Fees, District & National Cup entry fees & Public Liability Insurance. At time money is tight in amateur game this helps 👏👏
@Scottish_AFF
@ScotAmFA
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The Club are delighted to have put the name of a great charity, Loaves and Fishes, on the front of our Over 35s Scottish Cup Winners tops. They wore them for the first time last night in their historic Scottish Cup Final Win. Manager Andy Dykes and Lesley are pictured.
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IF we are back playing by June both of our Saturday Amateur teams intended playing friendlies through the summer. Would any EK teams be interested in an EK Summer League during June and July?
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Les Goodfellow and Eric Gunning have both been at the Club for over 50 years as Players, Managers, Coaches and Committee Members. Both still attended a YM game every week, pre Covid. The Club has honoured them by Sponsoring a Changing Room Booth in each of their names.
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Absolutely fantastic night at the 'YM Speakers Centenary Dinner. Great Speakers in Gordon Strachan and Des Clarke and the best compere in the business Peter Martin. Unbelievable Auction bids which raised over £10k for the Club. Thanks again to everybody who supported the YM 👏👏
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Midweek scores
Caledonian League
EKYM 4 v 0 Baillieston Jrs
GGPL
EKYM 5 v 1
@wearetherolly
SAFL
EKYM 2 v 1 Castlemilk
#YMFamily
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Delighted to welcome Anton McGuigan to the Club. Anton has joined from St Rochs and for a relatively young player has great experience having also played at Kirkintilloch Rob Roy and Kilbirnie Ladeside. Welcome to the YM Family Anton.
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The Venoms in the Cup. Congratulations to the YM GGPL team who were presented with the GGPL Premier Division Trophy today 👏👏👏👏
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An unbelievable achievement by two local teams
@EKColts
and
@wearetherolly
reaching the Scottish Cup Semi Final. Doing the whole town proud. All the very best in the semi finals. 👏👏👏👏
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Caledonian League
EKYM 2 v 0 Glasgow Uni
⚽️ Craig Tocher
⚽️ Ross Bryden
A minute silence was impeccably observed before kick off in honour of the Club's President Angus McConnell who died when there were no games over a year ago. We took this opportunity to show our respects.
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Back to training this morning. Glad to be back although still strange as it was in small socially distant groups. Decent shift put in.
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Three wins for the 35s, GGPL and Caley teams finished off by an excellent Speakers Night to officially open our Centenary Season. Great to see so many 'old faces' last night.If Carlsberg did weekends.....
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New sign above the main door at our home, Kirktonholme. Many thanks to Adam Millar and Sons (Steel & Stainless Steel Fabrication) who very generously sponsored the new sign 👏👏 and Linda McCreadie for the excellent job of designing it 👏👏
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