When his mistake emerged, Bob would have had a metaphorical clip round the ear from the gaffer and would be sent out at first light the next day with brush and paint to correct his mistake.

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The club, which plays in the Bromsgrove first division, has leased pitches next door to Harris brush factory since 1948.

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