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We relish being the underdog in Tynesiders Trophy tie

Russ Wilcox says his Farsley Celtic players were proud to give their loyal supporters a day out to remember as their historic FA Trophy run continues – and they’ll love being the underdogs in the quarters at Gateshead.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
19 February 2023

Russ is backing his Celtic warriors
By Matt Badcock

WE’VE COME SO FAR! Farsley Celtic have found their feet in both the league and FA Trophy
PICTURE: Gary Learmouth

RUSS WILCOX says his Farsley Celtic players were proud to give their loyal supporters a day out to remember as their historic FA Trophy run continues – and they’ll love being the underdogs in the quarters at Gateshead.
The National League North side are the only side left in the last eight from outside of Non-League’s top-flight.
They created club history two rounds ago when they beat Marske United 7-1 to reach the fifth r...

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