West Bromwich Albion’s Ron Atkinson (right) chats with Witney Town skipper Trevor Stokes (left) after a 0-0 draw in Stokes’ testimonial game. – Vintage Photograph

Witney Town skipper Trevor Stokes (left) had a memorable night at Marriott’s Close last night, as he was able to chat with West Bromwich Albion boss Ron Atkinson after a 0-0 draw with Nottingham Forest in Stokes’ testimonial game. The match was attended by over 3,000 spectators, ensuring that Stokes will receive a handsome financial return.Witney Town skipper Trevor Stokes (left) had a memorable night at Marriott’s Close last night, as he was able to chat with West Bromwich Albion boss Ron Atkinson after a 0-0 draw with Nottingham Forest in Stokes’ testimonial game. The match was attended by over 3,000 spectators, ensuring that Stokes will receive a handsome financial return.

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22 FEB 1979 Here’s a happy man! Here’s one of the happiest men at Marriott’s Close last night-Witney Town skipper Trevor Stokes (left), having a chat with West Bromwich Albion boss Ron Atkinson after last night’s 0-0 draw with Nottingham for Forest. The match was staged as Trevor’s testimonial game and with a crowd in excess of 3,000 turning out, he will be assured of a handsome Picture: ANTONY MOORE financial return. OM Thin 22 FEB 1979 R STOKES, LEFT, TER THE GAME NY MOORE P15 9ch 10 21 FEB 1979 COPYRIGHT PHOTOGRAPH 48%