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Y’know, keep an eye on the place, for old times’ sake.’
    â€˜So what does he have planned?’
    â€˜Well, it’s early days yet, of course, but there’s enough space for coaching all kinds of sports, not just athletics. Football, rugby, cricket, gymnastics, swimming – you name it,’ Gareth said, then added, ‘and not just for boys.’
    â€˜Girls!’ Adam grinned. ‘Now that
would
be worth coming back here for!’
    â€˜Doubt if Taffy would agree to sell it to him,’ said Tom. ‘Not after what happened.’
    â€˜Yeah – guess that might be a problem,’ Gareth admitted.
    â€˜What about YT?’ Jacko put in. ‘I don’t suppose
he
will get locked up – he’s too young, and it wasn’t really his fault. Perhaps he deserves another chance.’
    â€˜Maybe that’s how Gramps will persuade Old Taffy to sell up,’ said Gareth. ‘Y’know, if YT were allowed to live here and prove he can change his ways.’
    â€˜Hope so,’ said Jacko. ‘He’s not a bad kid, really, once you get to know him.’
    Gareth had done enough talking. ‘Let’s have a final jog around the track. Do a lap of honour!’
    â€˜You’ve
got
to be joking,’ Tom protested, as everyone else jumped to their feet. ‘I’m gonna turn in.’
    â€˜Oh no, you’re not, Tom-Tom,’ laughed Adam, steering him towards the track. ‘I know what you’ve got in mind – sneakin’ back inside for some more of that juice.’
    â€˜Juice is banned from now on,’ Eddie told him. ‘A bit of exercise will do you far more good.’
    â€˜Dead right!’ agreed Gareth, breaking into a trot. ‘You know, I reckon Gramps could be onto a great thing here – a real winner!’
    â€˜C’mon, guys, run!’ cried Adam. ‘Let’s do it! Let’s go for gold!’

First published 2008 by
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    Text copyright © 2008 Rob Childs
    Illustrations copyright © 2008 Pam Smy
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    Print ISBN: 978-0-71368-962-4
Ebook ISBN: 978-1-40815-339-0
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