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Jimmy the Footballer

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Our giant footballer was originally created by Kathy and Andrew Kim to represent the Abraham Moss Warriors Junior Football Club in the Manchester Day Parade, produced by Walk the Plank. He has since had several changes of kit to represent FC United, Stockton Carnival, Preston North End and a fishmonger!

: Manchester Day Parade produced by Walk the Plank; photo by Haydn Rydings

: Manchester Day Parade produced by Walk the Plank; photo by Haydn Rydings

: Abraham Moss Warriors Junior Football Club

: Jimmy representing FC United

: Jimmy representing Stockton Rangers

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