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Fans’ Forum: Macc’s top cup scalp was a proud day for Non-League

Was Macclesfield’s FA Cup third round win against Crystal Palace the biggest shock of all-time? It’s up there according to this supporter.

FANS’ FORUM
IS MACCLESFIELD’S FA CUP TRIUMPH THE GREATEST EVER?

I WRITE this both as a Crystal Palace fan who went to Macclesfield, and as a Non-League trainspotter.
Travelling up from Selhurst Park on one of the 5am coaches, there was some talk of, “How many are we going to win by?”
I countered, saying, “Never take any Non-League team lightly, especially one like Macclesfield”.
Having a long-term season ticket for Dulwich Hamlet and following activity throughout the pyramid, largely with your help, I thought I’d put things in perspective.
For those who didn’t know, I mapped out Macclesfiel...

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