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Wales legend Kevin Ratcliffe to attend Tregaron Junior Football Festival

Wales legend Kevin Ratcliffe to attend Tregaron Junior Football Festival

Cambrian News16-06-2025
'He is Everton's most successful captain leading the Toffees to the FA Cup, European Cup Winners' Cup, Charity Shield and the League Championship, and with 59 caps for Wales, we can't wait to welcome him to Tregaron.
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