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Secrets of the FA Cup Trophy
The FA Cup is one of the oldest club competitions in football - a prize famous the world over; but when the trophy isn't being raised aloft by a victorious captain on the pitch at Wembley, who keeps it safe? Making appearances the world over, with a big entourage, we hear some tales of the trophy from the security guard who keeps it safe, John Birt.
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