Stamford

American

[stam-ferd] / ˈstæm fərd /

noun

a city in SW Connecticut.
a male given name.

Stamford British

/ ˈstæmfəd /

noun

a city in SW Connecticut, on Long Island Sound: major chemical research laboratories. Pop: 120 107 (2003 est)

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Hall even jumped into the stands to catch up with Robinson after Newcastle's 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge at the weekend.

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And unlike at Stamford Bridge, there has been no change of ownership at the Etihad to provide mitigation.

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Most of the players named in the document had glittering careers at Stamford Bridge.

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Gordon had just fired his side to an impressive 1-0 win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

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Howe and Gordon were in agreement that he was fit enough to start at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

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