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Sorry SPEC hang their heads

By Danny Caro, April 26, 2013

Ricky Lawrence says SPEC FC embarrassed themselves after having four players sent off in the Division Two clash against promotion rivals North West Neasden B.

Referee Aaron Djanogly dismissed James Lesner, Ashley Burns, Nick Berman and Lawrence in a high-octane affair that finished 2-2.

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Beck leads Duke home

By Danny Caro, April 26, 2013

Israel’s Laetitia Beck led the Blue Devils to victory at the ACC Women’s Golf Championships held at the Sedgefield Golf Club in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Born in Caesarea, Beck claimed her best finish on the circuit after claiming the individual runners-up spot as the competition’s third-ranked team Blue Devils retained the title.

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FA Award a big boost for Jewish soccer, says Myer

By Danny Caro, April 26, 2013

Brian Myer says he is proud to be associated with the Manchester Jewish Soccer League after it received a silver award from the FA.

The MJSL has been recognised as the best grassroots league in the region following the accolade which is part of the FA’s Respect and Fair Play Award.

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Gutman named top ICC coach in Europe

By Danny Caro, April 26, 2013

Herschel Gutman says he feels proud to have won the ICC Europe Coach of the Year award for leading the Israel Cricket Association’s training development programme.

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GB names 14-man junior cricket squad

By Danny Caro, April 25, 2013

Maccabi GB have selected 14 players who will make up Team GB’s Junior Cricket squad for this summer’s 19th Maccabiah Games.

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Danny Caro's Prem Div TOTW: April 21

By Danny Caro, April 25, 2013

1. Daniel LIPMAN (London Maccabi Lions A) - lucky to stay on the pitch after conceding an early penalty, but showed great handling, agility and pulled off some important saves

2. Bradley FRANKEL (Redbridge Jewish Care A) - "was outstanding form start to finish" in Anekstein final against Lions

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Five-star Republic on course for treble

By Danny Caro, April 25, 2013

Two goals from top-scorer Rob Jacobs maintained Republic of Flixton’s treble hopes as they eased into the final of the Shonn Trophy with a 5-0 demolition of Broughton.

Further strikes from Dylan Sidle, Adam Tauber and James Rosenberg sealed the win.

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Maccabi Tel Aviv crowned league champions

By Simon Griver, April 25, 2013

Maccabi Tel Aviv clinched the Ligat Ha'Al title in front of 33,000 fans in Ramat Gan with a 2-0 victory over Ironi Ramat Hasharon.

Goals from Dor Micha and Rade Prica left Maccabi 13 points clear of second placed Maccabi Haifa with four games to play.

This is Maccabi's 20th league title and their first title since 2002/03.

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Danny Caro's Quote of the Week: April 21

By Danny Caro, April 25, 2013

There's no such thing as a lucky loser but spare a thought for RJC skipper Adam Hakimi who wins the consolation prize after collecting a runners-up medal in the Anekstein Cup at Wingate & Finchley.

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Danny Caro's Goal of the Week: April 21

By Danny Caro, April 25, 2013

A touch of class, a touch of magic. There was a certain wow factor that impressed the JC panel of judges with this week's golden goal.

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