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To hope we win tomorrow (light hearted)

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Imdunfer · 09/01/2026 14:15

We've drawn Crystal Palace in the FA Cup and as season ticket holders we've been able to get tickets in a stadium that only holds 4,500 tops. We have a plastic pitch only 100x60m and we're not even in the national leagues, which are the top 5 layers. We're at level 7, I think, maybe 8. It's a televised match if anyone wants to watch some truly amazing (not necessarily in a good way🤣) football.

Is it too much to hope that we might become giant killers?

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mum2jakie · 15/02/2026 15:38

@Imdunfer Hope you enjoy tomorrow's match against Brentford! Shame it isn't showing on any mainstream channels.

Imdunfer · 15/02/2026 15:49

You got here just before me, I was about to post.

Here we go again!!

The TV lorry is already there, I've just driven past.

We can't possibly do it again. But I said that last time 😁

An update on the Crystal Palace gate receipts generosity. The FA banned them from doing it! Apparently it's against the rules.

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TheBabyFatmoss · 15/02/2026 15:55

@Imdunfer that’s rubbish of them! As a Palace fan that was the only solace I took from the match 😂. Fingers crossed for you to go all the way!

MrsMitford3 · 15/02/2026 17:24

I think Clubs have gotten round that in the past by "donating" an amount to the sum of the gate receipts.
Good luck!

Imdunfer · 16/02/2026 18:23

The TV lights are blinding. They've shut a whole road because of the size of the base unit needed to hold them up.

Just waiting for my pizza.

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Swiftie1878 · 16/02/2026 18:43

Imdunfer · 16/02/2026 18:23

The TV lights are blinding. They've shut a whole road because of the size of the base unit needed to hold them up.

Just waiting for my pizza.

Good luck! 😁

IAmKerplunk · 16/02/2026 19:13

Rooting for Macclesfield op!

Imdunfer · 16/02/2026 19:22

West Ham away if we win. Not a chance 😆

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murasaki · 16/02/2026 19:29

Imdunfer · 16/02/2026 19:22

West Ham away if we win. Not a chance 😆

I wouldn't say that....

Good luck!

Imdunfer · 16/02/2026 20:18

Bloody hell they're playing their socks off again!

We've held them to 0.0 at half time and had as many shots as they have.

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ProfessorRedshoeblueshoe · 16/02/2026 20:19

Well done at getting to half time without conceding a goal.
What a shame it's not on ordinary TV

Sadcafe · 16/02/2026 20:21

Everyone loves an underdog, hope they win and if so , good luck to them and Mansfield in the next leg

LetsGoFlyAKiteee · 16/02/2026 20:22

Imdunfer · 16/02/2026 19:22

West Ham away if we win. Not a chance 😆

Stranger things have happened..

Left · 16/02/2026 20:30

Love this thread, and grass roots football! I’m so invested!

Rehabblue · 16/02/2026 20:57

I'm rooting for Macclesfield! My team were knocked out on Friday.

ProfessorRedshoeblueshoe · 16/02/2026 20:57

Nooooooo

TheOtherBear · 16/02/2026 20:57

Oh OP, I’m sorry :(

LetsGoFlyAKiteee · 16/02/2026 21:04

Ahhhhh!!!!

ProfessorRedshoeblueshoe · 16/02/2026 21:24

Well it was good while it lasted

IAmKerplunk · 16/02/2026 21:29

Aww sorry op. What a run you had though

LetsGoFlyAKiteee · 16/02/2026 21:31

Rubbish way to go out but be proud of the run!! Even that game wasn't a pushover!

ByKindOpalPoet · 16/02/2026 21:32

Flicking between Cov and Middlesbrough (sorry Boro that goal means nowt after the penalty) gutted for Macclesfield was hopping they would win

Imdunfer · 16/02/2026 22:00

They were bloody brilliant,

Clean score sheet to 70 minutes, then an honest failure to deflect a ball that was on its way into the goal.

We damned nearly drew, and with a tiny bit of luck we could even have won, they had real trouble managing us.

Very proud of the lads tonight!

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mum2jakie · 16/02/2026 22:15

Did Macc proud again! Can definitely hold their heads up high.

Swiftie1878 · 16/02/2026 22:17

Imdunfer · 16/02/2026 22:00

They were bloody brilliant,

Clean score sheet to 70 minutes, then an honest failure to deflect a ball that was on its way into the goal.

We damned nearly drew, and with a tiny bit of luck we could even have won, they had real trouble managing us.

Very proud of the lads tonight!

Gutted for you, and Sam Heathcote!
Next year!!

🙌