'Macclesfield FC players return to day jobs as giant-killers'
Macclesfield's stunning FA Cup victory has left fans and the team itself reeling from the sheer magnitude of it all. The Cheshire market town club, who were relegated from the National League in 2021, have pulled off the greatest shock in FA Cup history by beating Premier League outfit Crystal Palace.
For lifelong fan Richard Snape, the match was a dream come true. "I kept thinking I'm just going to wake up and it's all a dream," he said. "It's unbelievable. I still haven't got over it, to be honest."
Snape is not alone in his disbelief - the entire town has been swept up in the euphoria. The club's head of sponsorships, Bob Trafford, described the match as 'another level.' "I can't remember it. The politically correct answer is: we celebrated," he said.
The victory marks a phoenix-like rise for Macclesfield FC, who were on the brink of collapse just five years ago when debts of over £500,000 led to their 146-year-old predecessor being wound up and sold on Rightmove.
Saturday's match was also tinged with sadness as Ethan McLeod's family congratulated the team in the dressing room. The 21-year-old forward had died in a car accident just weeks before the match.
However, for Macclesfield fans like Tom Broadhead, there is no time to dwell on tragedy. "It's about the art of the possible," he said proudly sporting his new Macclesfield FC jumper.
The town was alive and buzzing with excitement as pubs were packed and Crystal Palace supporters joined in the celebrations. "I heard one walking down the high street singing: 'We were shit, we were shit, we were shit,'" Broadhead chuckled.
As the celebrations continued long into the night, Macclesfield FC players mingled with fans, taking selfies and basking in their newfound fame. It's a testament to the town's resilience that such a momentous occasion could bring everyone together once more.
The FA Cup win is likely to outlive the team itself and will forever be remembered as a testament to what can be achieved when a community comes together with determination and spirit.
Macclesfield's stunning FA Cup victory has left fans and the team itself reeling from the sheer magnitude of it all. The Cheshire market town club, who were relegated from the National League in 2021, have pulled off the greatest shock in FA Cup history by beating Premier League outfit Crystal Palace.
For lifelong fan Richard Snape, the match was a dream come true. "I kept thinking I'm just going to wake up and it's all a dream," he said. "It's unbelievable. I still haven't got over it, to be honest."
Snape is not alone in his disbelief - the entire town has been swept up in the euphoria. The club's head of sponsorships, Bob Trafford, described the match as 'another level.' "I can't remember it. The politically correct answer is: we celebrated," he said.
The victory marks a phoenix-like rise for Macclesfield FC, who were on the brink of collapse just five years ago when debts of over £500,000 led to their 146-year-old predecessor being wound up and sold on Rightmove.
Saturday's match was also tinged with sadness as Ethan McLeod's family congratulated the team in the dressing room. The 21-year-old forward had died in a car accident just weeks before the match.
However, for Macclesfield fans like Tom Broadhead, there is no time to dwell on tragedy. "It's about the art of the possible," he said proudly sporting his new Macclesfield FC jumper.
The town was alive and buzzing with excitement as pubs were packed and Crystal Palace supporters joined in the celebrations. "I heard one walking down the high street singing: 'We were shit, we were shit, we were shit,'" Broadhead chuckled.
As the celebrations continued long into the night, Macclesfield FC players mingled with fans, taking selfies and basking in their newfound fame. It's a testament to the town's resilience that such a momentous occasion could bring everyone together once more.
The FA Cup win is likely to outlive the team itself and will forever be remembered as a testament to what can be achieved when a community comes together with determination and spirit.
after reading about Macclesfield FC's FA Cup victory! They went from almost getting liquidated to becoming giant-killers overnight 
It's amazing to see how much heart and dedication the team has shown, especially given all they've been through. The town is really coming together, and it's so inspiring to see fans supporting each other 
I mean, who doesn't love an underdog story? 
This win is a testament to the power of community and perseverance – we should all be cheering for Macclesfield FC! 
. It's not just about the team, though - it's about the community coming together after a tough few years. And, tbh, it's kinda cool to see people being so supportive of each other, even with all the sadness surrounding Ethan McLeod's passing 
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. It just goes to show that underdogs can achieve amazing things when they believe in themselves and work together towards a common goal. The players are getting back to their day jobs, but it's clear they've got the town's pride and admiration forever 
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Macclesfield FC has proved that even the most unlikely of teams can achieve greatness with sheer passion and dedication 
. The fact that they went from being on the brink of collapse just 5 years ago to winning the FA Cup is truly inspiring 
The players themselves have shown immense humility by taking selfies with the fans and basking in the glory of their victory - it's truly heartwarming 
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. It's a testament to the community's spirit and determination. I'm not surprised to hear that the team members are still on cloud nine, taking selfies with fans and all that 
. But overall, it's an incredible feeling for football fans and Macclesfield as a whole!
The whole town is buzzing rn, fans r celebrating 4eva , it's like a dream come true for them 
, I mean who wouldn't wanna take a selfie w/ the Macclesfield FC squad ?? 
I'm still in awe of that FA Cup victory, it's insane to think those underdogs went up against Crystal Palace and came out on top! 
And poor Ethan McLeod, but you're right Tom Broadhead, it's all about celebrating life and what could've been 
. The whole thing just feels like a fairytale come true 
. I need to see that Macclesfield FC team again ASAP and witness their celebrations for myself!!! 
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. It's also a great reminder that even when things seem darkest, there's always hope for a comeback 
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Their FA Cup victory is giving me LIFE and I'm loving how the whole town is coming together to celebrate. It's amazing to see a community rally around their team like this - it's truly heartwarming 
. Anyway, let's be real, Macclesfield FC is basically a superhero team now, and I am totally on board with that 
. Those £500k debts are gonna come back to haunt 'em, mark my words 
. And what about the poor guy who died in that car accident? You can't just bury your worries like that 
. Crystal Palace fans singing "we were shit" is the best 
that's like, total collapse mode, but now they're a Giant-killer 
! Macclesfield fans have got to be over the moon right now 
. and btw did u see that Crystal Palace fan singing "we were shit"? 
that's pure class!
. I mean, think about it... when life gives you lemons, make lemonade 
. But what if life throws you curveballs like a relegation and then an FA Cup win? You gotta roll with the punches and trust that everything is gonna work out in the end 
The only downside is that they might struggle to adjust back to normal life after this rush of fame... but hey, we'll just have to wait and see how it all plays out 
It's like they're living their best life 
. The town is clearly buzzing with excitement, and it's amazing to see how the community has come together to celebrate this incredible achievement