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This stood him in good stead when he moved to UTV to front its political coverage at a crucial stage in the peace process in the mid-1990s.

His ability to keep his cool on the pitch stood him in good stead for a career in live broadcasting when he retired as a player in 1994.

Against Lecce last weekend, the midfielder’s positioning changed again and his fluidity as well as the team’s tactical capability of playing in different formations will stand them in good stead.

Marks ran for 145 yards and two touchdowns in his stead.

They said they hoped the experience of sitting a formal exam would stand them in good stead, both for secondary school in general and for future GCSEs.