Inevitably, as darkness fell, Matt's dad, Bob Walker, would let loose a two-fingered whistle that shot up Emerald Lane's steep hill like a flamethrower.

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Picking the ball up a good 25 yards out, former Everton midfielder Peter Beagrie let loose a dipping drive which flew past Nigel Martyn.

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Roads were widened, six new subway lines were opened, 4, 000 extra taxis were let loose on the road, fresh paint was slathered on buildings, truckloads of flowers were put up, city lights were upgraded and the capacity of the Hongqiao International Airport was increased by 60%.

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