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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Phil Medlicott

Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper defends club’s 20-minute flight for FA Cup tie

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Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper has defended the decision to take a 20-minute flight for the club's FA Cup tie with Blackpool on Saturday.

The club decided to fly to Lancashire to avoid a journey of approximately 135 miles and two hours and 45 minutes via road.

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