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From Adrian Lane, Exeter 383262, November 25, 2008

TWO new "manager of the month" winners have emerged in Tavistock Library's Fantasy Football League.

Library users competing in the league were challenged to break the stranglehold established by two-time winners Kyle Roberts and Thomas Calvert, and Chanda Nyerezani and Liam Delaney have done just that with their teams in October.

The winner in the adult category was Chanda Nyerezani, who used his love of Westerns to turn book borrowing into transfer funds for his team, TK. His recent signing of Manchester City's in-form midfielder Stephen Ireland enabled him to snatch a narrow victory for his side. He won tickets to watch Plymouth Argyle's victory over Cardiff City in last Saturday's early kick-off.

Meanwhile in the junior competition, Liam Delaney, a stalwart of the library's study support club, stormed to victory after overhauling his line-up for Team Delaney, and adding Hull City's exciting Brazilian playmaker, Geovanni, to his midfield. Liam received his tickets to one of Tavistock AFC's home games from the club chairman, Derek Pethick.

Councillor Sheila Hobden, Devon County Council Executive Member for Culture, said: "Congratulations to the latest winners. The competition is really gaining momentum and is attracting a large amount of support. It's proving a successful way of getting people to make full use of their local library."

Councillor Roy Connelly, Devon County Councillor for Tavistock, said: "It's encouraging to see borrowers of all ages taking part in this competition, and using football to provide an added incentive for people has put Tavistock Library ahead of the game in promoting its services."

Library staff have worked out a system of points where Fantasy Football Managers can earn extra 'cash' to buy fantasy players by borrowing books, using the library computer or attending events.

With one round of games to go in November, competition is tighter than it has ever been, with new players as well as old hands vying to win tickets to Argyle and Tavistock AFC.

Although the competition is now well under way, there are prizes to be won each month. To join them in December's competition, pop down to the library and join the Fantasy Football league. Entry is free to anyone holding a valid library ticket and the competition runs through to the end of the football season, in May 2009.

For further information telephone Tavistock Library on 01822 612218 or email tavistock.library@devon.gov.uk

Notes for Editors:

A photograph is available from the Media and PR Office on 01392 383262.

Councillor Sheila Hobden, 01392 277630.

Councillor Roy Connelly, 01822 618063.

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