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FA Cup preview: John Rooney’s Macclesfield prepare for clash against Premier League Crystal Palace

Rookie boss John Rooney believes home advantage on Macclesfield’s 3G pitch can prove to be a leveller as they prepare to take on FA Cup holders Crystal Palace at Moss Rose.
James Edmondson wheels away after scoring Macclesfield’s winning goal at Slough

By Tony Bugby

Rookie boss John Rooney believes home advantage on Macclesfield’s 3G pitch can prove to be a leveller as they prepare to take on FA Cup holders Crystal Palace at Moss Rose.
“They are a Premier League side, and the whole world knows we will be massive underdogs, but this is the FA Cup,” Rooney beamed.
“We have seen strange things happen before, so why could it not be us?
“When it comes to the magic of the cup, you have to be in it and try to be that team which causes an upset.
Atmosphere
“It is also about the fans enjoying the day, the atmosphere it will create and it being liv...

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