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# second fiddle

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Quiz: How much do you know about seconds?

Celebrating the only thing February is known for: Being second.

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Feb 6th 2021, 10:00 PM

'My race was pretty much done and dusted after the first corner': Hamilton analyses defeat in Australia

The Mercedes driver was beaten by team-mate Valtteri Bottas in Australia.

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Mar 17th 2019, 12:55 PM

Valdes 'honoured' to join Man United, but Van Gaal insists he'll be No.2

The Spanish goalkeeper has linked up with his old manager on an initial 18-month deal.

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Jan 8th 2015, 6:26 PM

Be like Mike: Tuohy ready to follow the lead of magnificent McCarthy

The Ulster lock is grateful to be preparing for a game against a side outside the world’s top two.

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Nov 13th 2012, 5:38 PM