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[888]

Willing to attempt to hold a function (4-1-2)
?A?E A GO
Have a go or make a go?

[JJ109]

Have a go
Have a go (willing to attempt) + have (hold as in"to have and to hold) + a + go (function) ie if something goes it functions

[fiction-factory]

Looks right- although are you sure of the g because when I used to play football it was common for players/supporters to shout 'have a do' when a player was in a position to shoot, and Do is a word for a function.

[JJ109]

I hear what you say FF but I still think it is "Have a Go".
have = hold, a = a, go = function (in verb format, rather than noun)

[fiction-factory]

I agree that "have a go" is much better, but wondered if there was a crossing clue to confirm the G (or, less likely, D)

[888]

Belated thank yous