Football: ‘United Nations' player base powers Gisborne title success for Thistle Athletic
A squad of 27 and a 'United Nations' player base powered the efforts of Gisborne football's Tairāwhiti Men's Championship winners.
Thistle Athletic Bobcats won the competition formerly known as the Eastern League first division with a record of 11 wins, three draws and one loss.
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