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gone for a burton

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gone for a burton  (British old-fashioned)
to be broken, spoiled or dead There's our quiet evening gone for a burton!
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Under normal circumstances even Roger Moore wouldn't raise an eyebrow about Burton Albion at 11-8 to win at Northwich Victoria today, but the reason I've gone for a Burton is that this is Northwich's fourth game in eight days and their eighth in 18 days.
Hence, if Albion are losing, expect references to how their hopes of points have gone for a Burton.
Byline: By LEE McLAUGHLAN BREWERS skipper Darren Stride admits their title chances have already gone for a Burton - before a ball has even been kicked.
 
 
 
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