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To hope we win tomorrow (light hearted)

276 replies

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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CharlotteStreetW1 · 10/01/2026 12:59

Yeeeesssssssss!!!!!!!!

Hobnobswantshernameback · 10/01/2026 13:01

Hoping it's a brilliant day for you and a proper bit of giant killing 🤣

Hobnobswantshernameback · 10/01/2026 13:02

Oh my god just seen the score
c'mon Macclesfield!!!

blankcanvas3 · 10/01/2026 13:02

CharlotteStreetW1 · 10/01/2026 12:59

Yeeeesssssssss!!!!!!!!

I celebrated like I support them!

Hobnobswantshernameback · 10/01/2026 13:03

Today we are all Macclesfield 🤣🤣🤣

ExitPursuedByABare · 10/01/2026 13:03

A chap I used to work with was a huge Macclesfield supporter so all the local news stories brought him to mind.

I hope you win.

Kingscallops · 10/01/2026 13:05

Goallllllll. Woop woop come on Macclesfield!! There's always upset in the FA Cup rounds which is why it's so exciting.

IAmKerplunk · 10/01/2026 13:07

Woop! Woop! Come on Macclesfield! Bet the atmosphere is electric 🥳

Goonie1 · 10/01/2026 13:08

This is why I love the FA Cup. Anything can happen, lower tier teams get to see their guys play some of the bigger teams and it brings so much excitement. Aside from games involving my own team, I always root for the underdog. Good luck OP and enjoy!

Kingscallops · 10/01/2026 13:10

Goonie1 · 10/01/2026 13:08

This is why I love the FA Cup. Anything can happen, lower tier teams get to see their guys play some of the bigger teams and it brings so much excitement. Aside from games involving my own team, I always root for the underdog. Good luck OP and enjoy!

Me too. Love the underdog and their fans getting that brief bit of glory!

IAmKerplunk · 10/01/2026 13:10

Goonie1 · 10/01/2026 13:08

This is why I love the FA Cup. Anything can happen, lower tier teams get to see their guys play some of the bigger teams and it brings so much excitement. Aside from games involving my own team, I always root for the underdog. Good luck OP and enjoy!

It’s very special isn’t it?

NellieJean · 10/01/2026 13:10

Well so far so good. 1-0 at half time and the better team.

mum2jakie · 10/01/2026 13:11

First half was amazing!! Macc are really doing themselves and the whole town well! Fingers crossed that CP can't recover from 0-1!

mum2jakie · 10/01/2026 13:12

1-0 obviously!

LushLemonTart · 10/01/2026 13:12

I've just seen the score! Takes me back to York v manu. I'm not a footy fan ds2 is. I've put it on. Really hope Macclesfield win 🤞🙏

Can you imagine the Palace changing room 🤣

Hobnobswantshernameback · 10/01/2026 13:13

I'm always amused when the big teams rock up and put out their Z team and get whipped and then have to panic substitute when it's going tits up.

Hobnobswantshernameback · 10/01/2026 13:14

And the joy of knowing that the pampered prima Donna's are currently sitting in a probably fairly basic to out it mildly changing room 🤣🤣

NorthernDancer · 10/01/2026 13:15

You must be happy now OP.

Come on the Silkmen!

blankcanvas3 · 10/01/2026 13:15

Hobnobswantshernameback · 10/01/2026 13:14

And the joy of knowing that the pampered prima Donna's are currently sitting in a probably fairly basic to out it mildly changing room 🤣🤣

I saw photos of the changing room, I think it’s probably smaller than the Crystal Palace Manager’s office 😂

Kingscallops · 10/01/2026 13:16

One of the most famous FA Cup upsets was when Canvey Island beat Northampton. Ever since then, I've followed with interest and not been disappointed.

MikeWozniaksMohawk · 10/01/2026 13:16

Hope you can hold on to the lead! DS has played a couple of tournaments at Macclesfield (always a great day!) and he was really excited to see a pitch he’s played on on the TV.

IAmKerplunk · 10/01/2026 13:16

Hobnobswantshernameback · 10/01/2026 13:13

I'm always amused when the big teams rock up and put out their Z team and get whipped and then have to panic substitute when it's going tits up.

Or it’s an opportunity for the big clubs to put out players that don’t get much match time normally and a chance to prove themselves (or not)

murasaki · 10/01/2026 13:19

Come on Macclesfield!!

sickleaveornot · 10/01/2026 13:28

Macclesfield need a win - especially after the recent passing of one of their players, I'm keeping everything crossed

blankcanvas3 · 10/01/2026 13:35

Yes!!!!!!!!!!