Time constraints did not allow a long chat, but we did have chance to speak via contemporary means.

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"We will have a long and interesting chat, " said Zola.

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After a long chat, where I don't remember much of what we talked about because I was quite nervous, I got sent the script for Gosford Park and offered the part of Bertha.

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"I have had a long chat with Chris Hughton and our medical team and the only one of the injured players we are likely to have back on Sunday is Jose Enrique, " added Kinnear.

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