Two days on from Macclesfield's stunning FA Cup third-round win over Crystal Palace, the heroics are still sinking in for manager John Rooney. "Did I ever think we would get the win and through to the next round? "There was always that bit of hope and, as it's the FA Cup, it throws up mad moments. "I woke up on Sunday to the kids waking me up to take them to the football," he said. "The scenes and the fans were absolutely incredible - to see them on the pitch after the game, that's how much it means to them."

Source: BBC January 12, 2026 14:47 UTC