Jubilant fans describe Macclesfield FC's FA Cup heroics as 'surreal'
The team's historic victory over Crystal Palace has sent shockwaves throughout English football, with many players hailing it as one of the greatest upsets in history. For lifelong supporter Richard Snape, watching his beloved Silkmen triumph over a Premier League side is a dream come true.
"It's unbelievable," he said, still trying to process the enormity of their achievement. "Last night I kept thinking I'm just going to wake up and it's all a dream." The 146-year-old club's resurrection from oblivion barely five years ago has been nothing short of remarkable, with their latest victory cementing their status as giant-killers.
Macclesfield FC's captain and first goalscorer Paul Dawson exemplified the team's resilience, scoring just minutes after suffering an injury. His bloodied head bandaged, he was mobbed by fans who had waited years for this moment.
The team's success is a testament to their dedication and perseverance. After being wound up by the high court with debts of over £500,000 in 2020, many thought their chances of ever playing Premier League football were gone. But with the guidance of Wayne Rooney's brother John, they have been rebuilt from scratch.
The FA Cup victory has brought the town together, with pubs and fans celebrating long into the night. Even Crystal Palace supporters were caught up in the excitement, with one fan walking down the high street singing "We were shit, we were shit, we were shit."
For many, including local businessman Rob Smethurst, this win is a source of pride for their community. As they celebrate, it's clear that Macclesfield FC have proven that anything is possible with hard work and determination.
"It's about the art of the possible," said Tom Broadhead, who designs and sells merchandise bearing his hometown's name and heritage. "The fact that we can strive and achieve great things with a positive attitude, even in very adverse circumstances – that goes further than just the football club."
As for Macclesfield FC, their FA Cup heroics will go down in history as one of the greatest upsets of all time. And for their fans, it's a moment to cherish forever.
The team's historic victory over Crystal Palace has sent shockwaves throughout English football, with many players hailing it as one of the greatest upsets in history. For lifelong supporter Richard Snape, watching his beloved Silkmen triumph over a Premier League side is a dream come true.
"It's unbelievable," he said, still trying to process the enormity of their achievement. "Last night I kept thinking I'm just going to wake up and it's all a dream." The 146-year-old club's resurrection from oblivion barely five years ago has been nothing short of remarkable, with their latest victory cementing their status as giant-killers.
Macclesfield FC's captain and first goalscorer Paul Dawson exemplified the team's resilience, scoring just minutes after suffering an injury. His bloodied head bandaged, he was mobbed by fans who had waited years for this moment.
The team's success is a testament to their dedication and perseverance. After being wound up by the high court with debts of over £500,000 in 2020, many thought their chances of ever playing Premier League football were gone. But with the guidance of Wayne Rooney's brother John, they have been rebuilt from scratch.
The FA Cup victory has brought the town together, with pubs and fans celebrating long into the night. Even Crystal Palace supporters were caught up in the excitement, with one fan walking down the high street singing "We were shit, we were shit, we were shit."
For many, including local businessman Rob Smethurst, this win is a source of pride for their community. As they celebrate, it's clear that Macclesfield FC have proven that anything is possible with hard work and determination.
"It's about the art of the possible," said Tom Broadhead, who designs and sells merchandise bearing his hometown's name and heritage. "The fact that we can strive and achieve great things with a positive attitude, even in very adverse circumstances – that goes further than just the football club."
As for Macclesfield FC, their FA Cup heroics will go down in history as one of the greatest upsets of all time. And for their fans, it's a moment to cherish forever.
. I mean, Macclesfield FC getting taken down by Crystal Palace was always gonna happen right? But nope! They pulled off the ultimate David vs Goliath story 
. It's like that one time Liverpool beat Leeds or something... wait, that never happened 
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It's like they took a leap of faith, got some top-notch guidance, and BAM! Premier League champions 
. And Paul Dawson's injury comeback is just... wow 
. The town's going wild, and I'm happy to see that vibe 
. It's gonna be hard to forget this moment in history, especially with all the memes and jokes coming out of it 
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. People are saying they're one of the greatest upsets in history and yeah, that's some crazy talk 
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. I mean, you gotta feel for the guy who got bloodied but still managed to get the job done 
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! He's a true warrior. I'm lovin' how the community is comin' together to celebrate – it's beautiful 
. Macclesfield FC might've started nowhere, but they've got heart and determination for days 
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. it's not just about the football, it's about the community coming together and being proud of their team 
! the fact that they overcame so much debt and adversity to even get back to premier league level is just amazing 
I'm literally buzzing about Macclesfield FC's historic win over Crystal Palace! 
It's like, who would've thought that a team on the brink of collapse could pull off a Premier League upset? 
. As Tom said, it's all about attitude and striving for greatness. I mean, you never know what's possible when you're not given up on 
. Macclesfield FC, you guys are an inspiration!
Just heard about this Macclesfield FC team winning against Crystal Palace in the FA Cup. Like, they were almost bankrupt and now they're on top of the world... meanwhile, people are still struggling with their mortgages 
Anyone else think that's a bit messed up?
but at the same time i gotta respect their resilience & perseverance they've been through so much & come out on top 
Like, how does that even happen? Did he just get lucky or what? 
And who knows, maybe this win will be the catalyst for more teams in lower divisions to take on bigger clubs and pull off upsets 
Macclesfield FC's journey from debt-ridden oblivion to FA Cup heroes is literally the most inspiring thing I've seen all year 
. Let's take a look at their financials: £500k debt in 2020 and now they're playing Premier League football 
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. we should all take note of that especially with the current state of things in our community 
. this win is more than just football, it's a source of pride for everyone involved 
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! And for the locals, it's like, the ultimate pride moment 
. The fact that they came back from almost being wound up by debt and turned their season around is just amazing 