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Hardly Athletic is a mens adult football team based in Dukinfield, Manchester . They compete in the Tameside Soccer 6's Division A , playing 6 a side small sided football .
Hardly Athletic squad
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Mark Faricy
Goalkeeper
Dave Elliott
Forward & Player Manager
Liam Matthews
Defender
Chris Sheridan
Midfielder
Dave Edgar
Defender
The Hardly Athletic Home Pitch
Dukinfield school astro pitches
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