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M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

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Villa Career

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

16

Villa Appearances

0

Villa
Goals

0

Villa
Assists

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Per

Competition Breakdown

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

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League Appearances
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League Cup
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European
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Division Record

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

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Premier League Appearances
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Division One
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Championship
Appearances
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Division Two
Appearances
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Division Three
Appearances

League Record

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

League Appearances

0

League
Goals

0

League
Assists

0.00

League
per Game

FA Cup Record

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

FA Cup Appearances

0

FA Cup
Goals

0

FA Cup
Assists

0.00

FA Cup
per Game

League Cup Record

0

League Cup Appearances

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

0

League Cup
Goals

0

League Cup
Assists

0.00

League Cup
per Game

European Record

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

0

European Appearances

0

European
Goals

0

European
Assists

0.00

European
per Game

Other Appearance Record

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

Other Appearances

Other
Goals

Other
Assists

Other
per Game

Villa Career

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๐ŸŸฅ 19 Dec 1908, Villa 0-2 Manchester City, Hyde Road

Division One

Scorer(s) | None

Assist(s) | None

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๐ŸŸจ 25 Dec 1908, Villa 1-1 Liverpool, Villa Park

Division One

Scorer(s) | Alec Logan | 60' |

Assist(s) | Arthur Layton | 60' |

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๐ŸŸฉ 26 Dec 1908, Villa 3-0 Bury, Villa Park

Division One

Scorer(s) | George Travers | 4' | 17' | 25' |

Assist(s) | Albert Hall | 4' | 17' | 25' |

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๐ŸŸฉ 1 Jan 1909, Villa 2-1 Bury, Gigg Lane

Division One

Scorer(s) | George Reeves | 41' | Edmund Eyre | 70' |

Assist(s) | Charlie Wallace | 41' |

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๐ŸŸฅ 2 Jan 1909, Villa 2-4 Wednesday, Owlerton

Division One

Scorer(s) | Chris Buckley | 77' | George Reeves | 88' |

Assist(s) | Charlie Wallace | 77' |

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๐ŸŸฅ 6 Feb 1909, Villa 1-3 Sheffield United, Bramall Lane

Division One

Scorer(s) | Harry Hampton | 20' |

Assist(s) | Albert Hall | 20' |

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๐ŸŸฅ 13 Feb 1909, Villa 1-3 Bradford, Valley Parade

Division One

Scorer(s) | Charlie Wallace | 86' |

Assist(s) | Harry Hampton | 86' |

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๐ŸŸฉ 27 Feb 1909, Villa 3-1 Everton, Villa Park

Division One

Scorer(s) | Harry Hampton | 30' | 39' | Joe Walters | 43' |

Assist(s) | Edmund Eyre | 30' | 39' | Harry Hampton | 43' |

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๐ŸŸฉ 13 Mar 1909, Villa 2-1 Arsenal, Villa Park

Division One

Scorer(s) | Edmund Eyre | 26' | Charlie Wallace | 75' (pen) |

Assist(s) | Joe Walters | 26' |

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๐ŸŸจ 20 Mar 1909, Villa 1-1 Notts County, Trent Bridge

Division One

Scorer(s) | Albert Hall | 23' |

Assist(s) | None

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๐ŸŸฅ 27 Mar 1909, Villa 2-4 Leicester, Filbert Street

Division One

Scorer(s) | Joe Walters | 53' | 80' |

Assist(s) | Edmund Eyre | 80' |

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๐ŸŸจ 3 Apr 1909, Villa 0-0 Bristol City, Ashton Gate

Division One

Scorer(s) | None

Assist(s) | None

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๐ŸŸฉ 9 Apr 1909, Villa 3-0 Sheffield United, Villa Park

Division One

Scorer(s) | Joe Walters | 14' | Edmund Eyre | 35' | Joe Bache | 52' |

Assist(s) | None

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๐ŸŸฅ 17 Apr 1909, Villa 0-1 Boro, Ayresome

Division One

Scorer(s) | None

Assist(s) | None

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๐ŸŸฉ 24 Apr 1909, Villa 2-1 Manchester City, Villa Park

Division One

Scorer(s) | Charlie Wallace | 36' (pen) | Joe Walters | 84' |

Assist(s) | Joe Bache | 84' |

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๐ŸŸฉ 26 Apr 1909, Villa 3-0 Newcastle, Villa Park

Division One

Scorer(s) | Joe Bache | 44' | Charlie Wallace | 47' | 52' (pen) |

Assist(s) | Harry Hampton | 44' |

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Personal Profile

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

Full Name:
Francis Cornan
Role:
Midfielder
Position:
Midfield
Born:
5 May 1880
Birthplace:
Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
Country:
England ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
Citizenship:
England ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
Died
31 May 1971, Aged 91
Height:
Foot:

Career Progression

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

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Youth Career

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

Youth Appearances

Youth
Goals

Reserve Career

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

Reserve Appearances

Reserve
Goals

First Team Career

16

Villa Appearances

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

0

Villa
Goals

0

Villa
Assists

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |
Aston Villa 1908-09 |
๐Ÿ•’ 16 | โšฝ 0 | ๐Ÿ”ฅ - | #209 |

Played Under

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

George Ramsay ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ

Honours

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

Played for the Villa

Previous Clubs

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

Sunderland Black Watch
Willington FC
1902-05 Barnsley
1905-08 Birmingham

Transfer In

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

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Season:

1908-09

From:

Birmingham ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ

Fee:

Free

Date:

September 1908

Age:

28

Under:

George Ramsay

Loans Out

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

None

Transfer Out

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

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Season:

1909-10

From:

Spennymoor United ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ

Fee:

Free

Date:

August 1909

Age:

29

Under:

George Ramsay ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ

Subsequent Clubs

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

1909 Spennymoor United
1909-10 Barnsley
1910-11 Nelson
1911-12 Exeter City
1912-15 Barnsley
Retired

Villa Career Breakdown

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

Villa Games

๐Ÿ•’ Games:
โœ… Starter:
๐Ÿ” Substitute:
๐Ÿ‡บ Unused:
16
16
0
0

Villa Goals & Assists

โšฝ Goals:
๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists:
Games per Goal:
Games per Involvement:
0
0

Villa Career Breakdown

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

Career Results

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Career Cards

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0
0

Season Record

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

1908-09

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Games

๐Ÿ•’ Games:
16
โœ… Starter:
16
๐Ÿ” Substitute:
0
๐Ÿ‡บ Unused:
0

Goals

โšฝ Goals:
0
๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists:
0
Games per Goal:
Games per Involvement:

Results

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๐Ÿ‡บ Unbeaten:
๐ŸŸฅ Lost:
Points per Game:

Cards

๐ŸŸจ Bookings:
0
๐ŸŸฅ Sendings
Off:
0
Games per
Card:
0.00

League Breakdown

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

League Games

๐Ÿ•’ Games:
โœ… Starter:
๐Ÿ” Substitute:
0

League Goals & Assists

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๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists:
Games per Goal:
Games per Involvement:
0
0
0.00
0.00

League Seasons

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

1908-09

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Games

๐Ÿ•’ Games:
โœ… Starter:
๐Ÿ” Substitute:
๐Ÿ‡บ Unused:
16
000.00

Goals

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๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists:
Games per
Goal:
Games per Involvement:

FA Cup Breakdown

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

FA Cup Games

๐Ÿ•’ Games:
โœ… Starter:
๐Ÿ” Substitute:
0

FA Cup Goals & Assists

โšฝ Goals:
๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists:
Games per Goal:
Games per Involvement:
0
0
0.00
0.00

FA Cup Seasons

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

1908-09

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FA Cup

Games

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โœ… Starter:
๐Ÿ” Substitute:

Goals

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Goal:
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League Cup Breakdown

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

League Cup Games

๐Ÿ•’ Games:
โœ… Starter:
๐Ÿ” Substitute:
0
0

League Cup Goals & Assists

โšฝ Goals:
๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists:
Games per Goal:
Games per Involvement:
0
0
0.00
0.00

League Cup Seasons

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

1908-09

League Cup
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Games

๐Ÿ•’ Games:
0
โœ… Starter:
0
๐Ÿ” Substitute:
0

Goals

โšฝ Goals:
0
๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists:
0
Games per
Goal:
0.00
Games per Involvement:
0.00

European Breakdown

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

European Games

๐Ÿ•’ Games:
โœ… Starter:
๐Ÿ” Substitute:
0
0

European Goals & Assists

โšฝ Goals:
๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists:
Games per Goal:
Games per Involvement:
0
0
0.00
0.00

European Seasons

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

1908-09

EFL Cup.jpg
n/a

Games

๐Ÿ•’ Games:
0
โœ… Starter:
0
๐Ÿ” Substitute:
0

Goals

โšฝ Goals:
0
๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists:
0
Games per
Goal:
0.00
Games per Involvement:
0.00

Unused Substitute Record

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

16

Villa Appearances

0

Unused
Sub

Cautions & Sending Off Record

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

0

Bookings /
Cautions

0

Sendings
Off
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International Career

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

Full International Record

Villa International Record

League Breakdown

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Premier League

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๐Ÿ•’ Games:
โœ… Starter:
๐Ÿ” Sub::
โšฝ Goals:
๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists:
Games / Goal:
Games / Involvement:
0
0
0
0
0.00
0.00
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Championship

EFL.jpg
๐Ÿ•’ Games:
โœ… Starter:
๐Ÿ” Sub::
โšฝ Goals:
๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists:
Games / Goal:
Games / Involvement:

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

First Division

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๐Ÿ•’ Games:
โœ… Starter:
๐Ÿ” Sub:
โšฝ Goals:
๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists:
Games / Goal:
Games / Involvement:
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Second Division

FL.jpg
๐Ÿ•’ Games:
โœ… Starter:
๐Ÿ” Sub::
โšฝ Goals:
๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists:
Games / Goal:
Games / Involvement:
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FL.jpg

Third Division

FL.jpg
๐Ÿ•’ Games:
โœ… Starter:
๐Ÿ” Sub::
โšฝ Goals:
๐Ÿ”ฅ Assists:
Games / Goal:
Games / Involvement:
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Career Notes

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

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Biography

M Frank Cornan | ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #209 |

Player #210 for Aston Villa, Francis Cornan, known as Frank Cornan played as a midfielder for the club in a position then known as wing half.

Frank made 16 appearances for Villa in the 1908-09 season.

Frank was born in Sunderland on 5th May 1880 and made his debut appearance for Villa at the age of 28 on the 19th December 1908.

Villa had signed Frank from Birmingham for a fee of ยฃ350 in September 1908, and he stayed for two seasons, however Frank never really established himself as a regular in the first team after making the step up in divisions.

Frank made his final Villa appearance on 26th April 1909 having helped Villa to a 7th place finish.

After being released Frank returned to the North East in August 1909 and played for Spennymoor United for a short spell.

Frank played under the George Ramsay led Management Committee.

Frank passed away in Halifax on 31st May 1971 aged 91.

31 May 1971, Aged 91

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Europe:
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Other Domestic:โ€จ
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Second Division Champions: 1937-38, 1959-60
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Third Division Champions: 1971-72โ€จ

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Other Europe:

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Intertoto Cup Winners: 2001-02โ€จ
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Peace Cup Winners: 2009

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Central League Champions: 1929-30, 1963-64, 1992-93

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NextGen Series Winners: 2012-13โ€จ
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Premier League Cup Winners: 2017-18

Youth League:
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u18s Premier League Champions: 2024-25
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u18s Premier League National Champions: 2024-25
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Midland Youth League Champions: 1989-90, 1994-95, 1995-96

Youth Cup:
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FA Youth Cup Winners: 1971-72, 1979-80, 2001-02, 2020-21, 2024-25
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Midland Youth League Cup Winners: 1991-92, 1994-95
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Midland Youth Cup Winners: 1991-92, 1995-96, 1997-98
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Southern Junior Floodlit Cup: 1972-73, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1978-79, 1979-80, 1980-81, 1993-94

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