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Crusaders skipper to leave club after 11 years at Seaview: ‘He's a leader and a winner'

Crusaders skipper to leave club after 11 years at Seaview: ‘He's a leader and a winner'

The defender made an impressive 423 appearances for the Crues, scoring 33 goals in the process. During that time, the north Belfast club won three Irish League titles and three Irish Cups.
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