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The Rebirth of Wanderers FC: The First FA Cup Winners

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The 21st Century Wanderers [Credit: Andy Nunn]

Our guest is Mark Wilson, who in 2009 refounded Wanderers, the original winners of the FA Cup. We talk to him about the original Wanderers and its charismatic founder, CW Alcock – who also invented the FA Cup and international football.

Wilson discusses the current Wanderers AFC and its objectives, both in the UK and abroad.

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