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Steve Harper

Steve Harper

Easington-born Steve Harper joined East Durham College from Easington School to study Sport. He was offered a place at Liverpool John Moore University before signing for Newcastle Utd where he then spent 20 years before the final two years of his playing career with Hull City AFC.

Easington-born Steve Harper joined East Durham College from Easington School to study Sport. He was offered a place at Liverpool John Moore University before signing for Newcastle Utd where he then spent 20 years before the final two years of his playing career with Hull City AFC.

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Lauren Crampton

Lauren Crampton

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Sarjun Dhillion

Sarjun Dhillion

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Hayley Chalmers

Hayley Chalmers

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