Jubilant fans still reeling from Macclesfield FC's stunning FA Cup victory reflect on historic night.
"It's just surreal," said lifelong fan Richard Snape, echoing the sentiments of many at Moss Rose Stadium as Crystal Palace was knocked out in the biggest upset in FA Cup history since 1909. The Silkmen's 1-0 win over Premier League opponents marked a remarkable turnaround for the club, which was wound up five years ago with debts exceeding £500,000.
Snape's incredulity still lingers, even as he watched his beloved team lift the trophy. "Last night I kept thinking I'm just going to wake up and it's all a dream," he confessed. The euphoria is palpable, however, as fans revel in their side's glorious moment of triumph.
From shovelling snow on the pitch to being carried on shoulders by overjoyed fans, players have recounted one incredible night after another. "What we did will outlive us all," said head of sponsorships Bob Trafford, a sentiment echoed by many at Bollington Brewing Company, where fans cheered on their team from a packed pub.
For lifelong supporter Lorraine Chapman, the FA Cup win is more than just about football – it's a testament to community spirit. "They were taking selfies with everyone, dancing, singing," she said, as crowds flocked to pubs across Macclesfield to celebrate the result.
Macclesfield's victory has brought the town together, proving that the 'art of the possible' is very much alive in this corner of England. As Tom Broadhead so eloquently put it, "It's about striving and achieving great things with a positive attitude – even in adverse circumstances." For many fans, the FA Cup heroics will forever be etched into their memories as a shining moment of triumph and joy.
"It's just surreal," said lifelong fan Richard Snape, echoing the sentiments of many at Moss Rose Stadium as Crystal Palace was knocked out in the biggest upset in FA Cup history since 1909. The Silkmen's 1-0 win over Premier League opponents marked a remarkable turnaround for the club, which was wound up five years ago with debts exceeding £500,000.
Snape's incredulity still lingers, even as he watched his beloved team lift the trophy. "Last night I kept thinking I'm just going to wake up and it's all a dream," he confessed. The euphoria is palpable, however, as fans revel in their side's glorious moment of triumph.
From shovelling snow on the pitch to being carried on shoulders by overjoyed fans, players have recounted one incredible night after another. "What we did will outlive us all," said head of sponsorships Bob Trafford, a sentiment echoed by many at Bollington Brewing Company, where fans cheered on their team from a packed pub.
For lifelong supporter Lorraine Chapman, the FA Cup win is more than just about football – it's a testament to community spirit. "They were taking selfies with everyone, dancing, singing," she said, as crowds flocked to pubs across Macclesfield to celebrate the result.
Macclesfield's victory has brought the town together, proving that the 'art of the possible' is very much alive in this corner of England. As Tom Broadhead so eloquently put it, "It's about striving and achieving great things with a positive attitude – even in adverse circumstances." For many fans, the FA Cup heroics will forever be etched into their memories as a shining moment of triumph and joy.
I mean, who would've thought that underdogs like them could pull off such an epic win against Crystal Palace? It's insane how much it means to the fans - they're literally still on cloud nine and can't stop talking about it. And can we talk about the community spirit? The whole town came together to celebrate, with pubs filling up with people cheering on their team... it's just so beautiful! 
I'm loving this feel-good story, it's a reminder that anything is possible if you believe in yourself and your team. Long live Macclesfield FC, the ultimate Cinderella story! 
Macclesfield FC just pulled off the craziest upset in FA Cup history! I'm literally shaking my head in awe over here... like, how did they even do it? 
Five years ago they were basically done for, but now look at them - lifting that trophy and sending shockwaves through the football world! 
And the fans are still reeling from it all... I mean, who wouldn't be?! They're basically living their best dream right now. 
And what's even more amazing is how this whole thing has brought the town together. It's like the ultimate feel-good story - people just lost themselves in the moment and celebrated with each other. 
The fact that it's a testament to community spirit really gets me... I mean, isn't that what football should always be about?! 
I know some people are stoked about it, but to me, it just feels like another example of a small team getting lucky. Macclesfield was basically bankrupt five years ago, and now they're playing in the Premier League? That doesn't seem right to me 
. And what's with all the fuss about community spirit? It's just football, right? 
I guess it's nice that people are coming together to celebrate, but can we not get too carried away here? 
i'm seriously living vicariously through these fans rn, they're having the time of their lives dancing and taking selfies together 
. and can u imagine the storybooks this could inspire? kids in macclesfield must be over the moon! 
. I love how fans are still in shock and can't believe it was all real 
. It's not just about football; it's about community spirit and coming together as a team 
. And the best part? The town is literally buzzing, with pubs filled to the brim and people dancing in the streets 
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It just goes to show that with hard work and determination, you can achieve anything - even against all odds 
! The community spirit in Macclesfield is amazing, everyone coming together to celebrate this historic win 
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I'm still trying to process how Macclesfield FC managed to pull off this insane upset, but let's not get too ahead of ourselves - they're still in financial trouble 
and their future is far from certain 
. Can't help but wonder if this one-time miracle win was just a fluke... the FA Cup can be cruel 
! Can u believe Macclesfield FC actually won the FA Cup?! 
I mean, who'd have thought that a team that was wound up 5 yrs ago would come from nowhere to lift the trophy?! 
It's like they say in school - "anything is possible" 
. This is defo gonna be remembered for ages, just like how our school won that regional math comp 
. I'm so happy for the fans, it's amazing to see them come together as a community and celebrate this incredible achievement! 
On the other hand, I'm so impressed that Macclesfield FC managed to pull off such a historic win considering they were basically on the brink of collapse just a few years ago 
. I mean, sure, it's great that Macclesfield FC won the FA Cup, but let's not forget, they were basically expected to get knocked out by Crystal Palace. I don't think a 1-0 win over a Premier League team is that big of a deal 
