11 h. ago John Rooney's Macclesfield FA Cup magic, brother Wayne Rooney close to tears, own career journey

Macclesfield manager John Rooney led his team to a giant killing by beating holders Crystal Palace in the third round of the competition, and it left brother Wayne emotional live on TV

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12 h. ago Macclesfield realise impossible dream in rise from ashes to a day of historic glory

Rob Smethurst’s resurrection of a troubled but proud club is timely reminder that football can still be the people’s gameFrom extinction to the impossible dream of becoming the greatest FA Cup giantkillers of all, Macclesfield’s story reminds that community will forever be football’s greatest asset. As fans celebrated victory over the holders, Crystal Palace, many took their time to peel away from the stadium. Not too long ago, many feared they may never return to Moss Rose.Macclesfield Town FC, 1874-2020 was the etching on the gravestone of the club that died, mourned quietly by a town that had slowly lost touch with events at the shambling football ground on its southern tip, pretty much the last stop before the long drive to London begins. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Macclesfield owner bought FA Cup heroes on Rightmove after four

Macclesfield secured a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace in the FA Cup on Saturday - as the holders tumbled out of the competition - before Rob Smethurst opened up on how he bought the non-league club.

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13 h. ago Marco Silva unsure of Harry Wilson’s Fulham future amid stellar run of form

Wilson is out of contract in the summer.

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13 h. ago Keith Andrews targets FA Cup run with Brentford after easing into fourth round

Keane Lewis-Potter and Mathias Jensen earned them victory at Hillsborough.

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14 h. ago Emotional Macclesfield owner promises to take his FA Cup heroes to IBIZA after astonishing upset of holders Crystal Palace

Macclesfield FC owner Rob Smethurst has promised to take his side to Ibiza to celebrate their historic FA Cup win over Crystal Palace.

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14 h. ago Love Island's Tom Clare celebrates his football team's win as Macclesfield FC pull off historic giant

Tom Clare couldn't wipe the smile off his face as he celebrated with his football team after Macclesfield FC beat FA Cup holders Crystal Palace.

Culture

14 h. ago Macclesfield boss dedicates Crystal Palace triumph to tragic star killed in car crash

Sixth-tier Macclesfield secured what was one of the biggest shocks on FA Cup history as they downed reigning champions Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon

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15 h. ago 'Ethan was looking down on us': Emotional Macclesfield boss pays touching tribute after stunning FA Cup win over Crystal Palace

Macclesfield manager John Rooney dedicated his side's incredible FA Cup win over holders and Premier League outfit Crystal Palace to the memory of Ethan McLeod

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15 h. ago What are the biggest ever FA Cup upsets after Macclesfield beat Crystal Palace?

Macclesfield FC secured their spot in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Saturday with a 2-1 win over defending title-holders Crystal Palace, in what will go down as one of the biggest shocks in the history of the competition

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15 h. ago 'So proud': Emotional Wayne Rooney sends manager brother touching message after Crystal Palace upset

Freshman manager got the better of Oliver Glasner in FA Cup third-round

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15 h. ago Marc Guehi in heated clash with Crystal Palace fans after FA Cup humiliation at Macclesfield

Palace supporters appeared irate after full-time at Macclesfield

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15 h. ago John Rooney dedicates Macclesfield FC's historic FA Cup upset to his late player Ethan McLeod, 21, who died just 25 days before landmark win against Crystal Palace

McLeod was killed in a car accident on the M1 on December 16 as he drove back from a National League North game at Bedford Town having decided not to travel on the team bus.

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16 h. ago Wayne Rooney in tears as brother John manages Macclesfield to FA Cup shock against Crystal Palace

National League North side Macclesfield became the first side from the sixth tier to knock out a Premier League team when beating holders Crystal Palace

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16 h. ago 21 amazing Macclesfield vs Crystal Palace pictures after biggest ever FA Cup upset

Macclesfield knocked defending champions Crystal Palace out of the FA Cup on Saturday in one of the tournament's biggest-ever upsets

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16 h. ago Oliver Glasner slams 'slapstick' Crystal Palace after historic FA Cup upset at Macclesfield

The Eagles boss pulled no punches in his assessment of the humbling defeat

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16 h. ago Wayne Rooney is left in tears and fans flood the pitch as Macclesfield FC pull off historic giant

Macclesfield created the biggest shock in the history of the FA Cup as the non-league side overcame holders Crystal Palace in a stunning third round upset.

Events

16 h. ago Macclesfield celebrate 'biggest FA Cup shock of all time' on national TV

National League North side deservedly beat holders Crystal Palace in a tie broadcast live on BBC1

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16 h. ago ‘That was for Ethan’: Macclesfield dedicate famous FA Cup win to former star killed in car crash

Ethan McLeod was killed while driving home from a Macclesfield game on 16 December, a month before the Silkmen defeated holders Crystal Palace in the FA Cup

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16 h. ago Marc Guehi confronts furious Crystal Palace fans after humiliating FA Cup defeat

Crystal Palace saw their FA Cup defence ended after slipping to non-league side Macclesfield and captain Marc Guehi made a point of fronting up to supporters at the full-time whistle

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