England desperately needed a score and it came when Roby kicked ahead for St Helens team-mate James Graham, but the ball took a lucky defection off the goal post to rebound into his own path for him to touch down.

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He impressed on trial at St Mirren Park along with Newcastle team-mate Chris Shanks, who is now training with Hamilton Academical.

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His running mate, Gov. Sarah Palin, campaigned in St.

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And along with former Chelsea team-mate David Speedie, Roberts hopes that the supporters at St James' Park will take up the opportunity.

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Cowan, originally from St Andrews in Scotland, was arrested three days later at the home of another former jail mate, Alan Hornall, in New Cumnock, East Ayrshire.

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