The town of Macclesfield has pulled off one of the greatest FA Cup upsets of all time. After being relegated from League Two and going into receivership, the club was bought by entrepreneur Rob Smethurst for £4m. Smethurst's impulsive decision to purchase the club's fixtures and fittings on a whim turned out to be a masterstroke.
Under the leadership of Robbie Savage, who was hired as manager after Smethurst invested in the club, Macclesfield experienced a resurgence in fortunes. The club made consecutive promotions, including last season's under Savage's tenure.
The recent win over Crystal Palace has sent shockwaves throughout the footballing community. Macclesfield's 3-0 victory at home was a testament to the team's determination and resilience. The club's ability to come from nowhere to secure such an impressive result is a credit to the collective effort of the players, staff, and fans.
Macclesfield's rise to prominence has also brought the community together. The town, which had lost touch with events at the Moss Rose stadium, saw its people come back down London Road in droves to celebrate the victory. The club operates as a social club, hosting high-end bars and providing gym facilities for fans.
The win over Palace was made all the more poignant by the death of 21-year-old striker Ethan McLeod just days before the match. The team dedicated the victory to their fallen colleague, with Rooney masterminding the win after his brother John took over as manager.
Macclesfield's historic glory day has been hailed as one of the greatest FA Cup upsets in history. The club's story serves as a testament to the power of community and determination. As Robbie Savage said, "The people have made it happen."
Under the leadership of Robbie Savage, who was hired as manager after Smethurst invested in the club, Macclesfield experienced a resurgence in fortunes. The club made consecutive promotions, including last season's under Savage's tenure.
The recent win over Crystal Palace has sent shockwaves throughout the footballing community. Macclesfield's 3-0 victory at home was a testament to the team's determination and resilience. The club's ability to come from nowhere to secure such an impressive result is a credit to the collective effort of the players, staff, and fans.
Macclesfield's rise to prominence has also brought the community together. The town, which had lost touch with events at the Moss Rose stadium, saw its people come back down London Road in droves to celebrate the victory. The club operates as a social club, hosting high-end bars and providing gym facilities for fans.
The win over Palace was made all the more poignant by the death of 21-year-old striker Ethan McLeod just days before the match. The team dedicated the victory to their fallen colleague, with Rooney masterminding the win after his brother John took over as manager.
Macclesfield's historic glory day has been hailed as one of the greatest FA Cup upsets in history. The club's story serves as a testament to the power of community and determination. As Robbie Savage said, "The people have made it happen."
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I mean, can you believe this?! Macclesfield's win over Crystal Palace is like something out of a movie! 
They were relegated and almost folded, but then this entrepreneur comes along and buys the club for £4m? It's like a fairy tale. And then they hire Robbie Savage as manager and suddenly they're back in the promotion mix? 
. The fans are so supportive and passionate, it's infectious! And Ethan McLeod's dedication to his teammates is so inspiring 
, but this victory shows that even when things seem bleak, there's always hope for a better tomorrow 
. It's like they say: "the underdog always bites back" 
u gotta love this! Macclesfield's win over Crystal Palace is literally the ultimate underdog story 
! I mean, who saw them go from relegated & in receivership to having a sick FA Cup run? 
They came together as one & made it happen for Ethan McLeod's memory. That dedication is just amazing 
Robbie Savage's the man with his leadership skills & the team's got heart! 
. Macclesfield Town just pulled off the most insane FA Cup upset I've ever seen. I'm not even kidding when I say they went from being a League Two relegation fodder to playing Crystal Palace in the FA Cup! And what a result - 3-0 at home? Unreal! 
I'm not saying Smethurst's investment was the sole reason for Macclesfield's success, but it's definitely been a wild ride. The fact that they were able to come from zero to hero in just a few short seasons is pretty impressive. And hey, it's always nice to see a small town get a taste of the big time – London Road was hopping with fans celebrating last weekend! 
their win over Crystal Palace was insane!!! I mean, who would've thought that a team on the brink of collapse would turn things around and win 3-0 against one of the top teams in the league? 
it just goes to show that with hard work, determination, and a bit of luck, anything is possible! 
rest in peace, Ethan. Your family and friends are truly grateful for all the support you've received during this tough time 
i mean, who would've thought a team that was relegated and almost went bankrupt would come from nowhere to beat one of the top teams in England? 
it's all about the community coming together and supporting each other. 
? It's been an incredible journey for the club and their fans, and it's amazing to see how the community has come together to support them 
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And Robbie Savage's leadership has been instrumental in getting the team back on track. The win over Crystal Palace is just the icing on the cake - I'm loving every minute of this FA Cup drama 
and it's awesome to see the community coming together like this. I mean, a social club with high-end bars & gym facilities is genius 
. It just goes to show that with the right leadership (Robbie Savage) and community spirit, anything is possible 
. This win is not just about football; it's about the power of people coming together and never giving up on their dreams 
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... I'm also loving how the team dedicated that win to Ethan McLeod, it's such a nice touch 
... £4m for the whole club? that's crazy talk 
! but u gotta give credit where credit is due - savage did some magic 
... what's even crazier is how the whole town came together after the win, it's like Macclesfield is one big happy fam 
. And that 3-0 win over Crystal Palace? It just goes to show you don't need a big budget or fancy training facilities to achieve greatness - it's about heart and determination 
. I mean, come on, they're basically running a social club with fancy bars and gyms... sounds like more about the money to me 
. And what about all those fixtures and fittings Smethurst bought on a whim? Sounds like some dodgy business dealings to me 
. Give it a few months and they'll be back in League Two, playing catch-up 
! We drove through the countryside, stopped at this adorable little café for lunch, and I had the most incredible plate of chicken tikka masala 
. I mean, have you ever tried making it at home? It's a total game-changer. Anyway, Macclesfield's win over Crystal Palace is just wild! That Ethan McLeod kid was so young... 
. Reminds me, my cousin's birthday party last year was epic – we had a giant bouncy castle and everything 
anyone who's been following them knows they've come so far in just a few short years, and it's amazing to see the community coming together to celebrate 
hope Robbie Savage's team can keep this momentum going 
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