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WATCH: Defender Josh is relishing new challenge

Friday, 7 August 2020 09:16

By Mark Frost X @Mark_P_reporter

Former Salford City FC defender Josh Askew, who spent a season-long loan with Curzon Ashton Football Club, completed a 500km bike ride with his friend, Ben Bevan, to raise funds for Willow Wood Hospice.

We spoke to him about the challenge, how his time with Salford and Curzon developed him as a player, what he thinks of the sad situation at Droylsden Football Club, and his current situation ahead of next season.

Josh Askew

WATCH: Former Salford City FC defender Josh Askew, who spent a season-long loan with Curzon Ashton Football Club, completed a 500km bike ride with his friend, Ben Bevan, to raise funds for Willow Wood Hospice. We spoke to him about the challenge, how his time with Salford and Curzon developed him as a player, what he thinks of the sad situation at Droylsden Football Club, and his current situation ahead of next season.

Posted by Tameside Reporter on Thursday, August 6, 2020

 

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