Non-League representation in the FA Cup is over for another year, and it’s hard to shake the feeling that there will be fewer of the stories that make the competition special now that replays are a thing of the past.
On the 45th anniversary of one of the big FA Cup third round shocks of the century, Harlow Town super fan, Raymond Trowsdale is attempting to reunite his local team’s 1980 FA Cup heroes – but needs the Non-League public help to find the remaining few!
AFTER the highs of the FA Cup, Andy Peaks asked his Tamworth side to quickly refocus on the bread and butter of the National League and got exactly what he asked for with an assured and deserved three points over struggling Boston United.
After having steered Tamworth to back-to-back promotions, the magic continues for popular boss Andy Peaks this afternoon when Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur roll into town for a dream FA Cup third round tie in front of the TV cameras and the watching world.
NATHAN Tshikuna has warned Tottenham Hotspur’s big guns not to expect an easy ride when they rock up at The Lamb this lunchtime to face off against Non-League Tamworth.
TOY metal detectors, choreographed celebrations on They Think It’s All Over, a hat-trick of epic runs to the third round and even beyond – they don’t make them quite like Dagenham & Redbridge’s FA Cup kings of the early noughties.
Jay Saunders is happy for Tonbridge Angels to stay incognito in their play-off push – but admits they’re still miffed to be denied a reprieve in the FA Trophy.
All the pressure is on Tottenham Hotspur as they travel to face National League Tamworth in the FA Cup next Sunday, according to Lambs captain Ben Milnes.
One legend saluted another as Neil Warnock led the warm tributes paid to Peter Wragg, a colourful and charismatic figure in Non-League, who has died aged 78 after battling vascular dementia in recent years.