Defty brace wins all-Norfolk affair

Published Date: 14 October 2008 THIRD QUALIFYING ROUND Wroxham 0 Lynn 2 LINNETS striker Jack Defty settled this all-Norfolk cup affair with a second half double before dedicating the win to the late Maurice Ebbs. The long-serving Mr Ebbs, a popular figure in the West Norfolk sporting community, sadly passed away on the eve of the cup tie after supporting and voluntarily serving the club in a number of roles for more than 60 years of his life. A minute’s silence was impeccably observed by both sets of fans at Trafford Park, while Linnets players wore black arm bands in memory of the man who lived and breathed for his family and the football club. Defty said: “It’s a very sad loss as a lot of the players, especially myself, knew Maurice very well. “He was always very supportive towards me and it was nice to get this win... [read full story]