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"Someone connected with any number of teams called the Rovers, as a fan, player, coach etc.",
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"(sports) Someone connected with any number of teams called the Rovers, as a fan, player, coach etc.",
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"(sports) Someone connected with any number of teams called the Rovers, as a fan, player, coach etc.",
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