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What monster sleeps in the deep of your story? You need a monster. Without a monster there is no story.

Billy Marshall

What monster sleeps in the deep of your story? You need a monster. Without a monster there is no story.

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About Billy Marshall

William Marshall (11 July 1936 – 20 April 2007) was a Northern Irish professional footballer who played as a full back. He played in the Football League for Burnley, Oldham Athletic and Hartlepools United during the 1965-66 season.He won two caps for the Northern Ireland B national football team between 1958 and 1960. He died on 20 April 2007, following a short illness.