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You'd expect footballers to be in possession of this in area where some make movements to score? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

clubland

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(Other definitions for clubland that I've seen before include "It tends to be busy on Saturday night" , "Social area of St James's" , "Area with lots of night spots" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Crosaire) and the Irish Times.
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