- FA Cup news from the 12.15pm GMT kick-off at Anfield
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Stanley captain Shaun Whalley is asked by ITV’s Gabriel Clarke about the possibility of scoring a goal at the Kop end. A broad smile immediately plays across his face. “Yeah I’d love that,” Whalley replies. Then, with a twinkle in the eye, he adds: “I probably wouldn’t celebrate to be honest. I’ve got too many mates in there!” A laugh as he walks off, dreaming of all possibilities. The magic of the cup, right there.
Accrington Stanley manager John Doolan speaks to ITV. “Just excitement … you can see the drive in them … it’s a fantastic day … we just want to get going … it’s special, isn’t it … the lads who got us three points last week get the shirt … you can’t go on sentiment … [former Liverpool academy player Liam Coyle] is a fantastic player and I’m sure he’ll get on the pitch at some point … you’ve got to do a professional job … Liverpool are a fantastic team … we’ve got to try to impose our game on them … look after the ball a bit better … match them and see where that takes us … we have a game-plan … we’ll do our best.”
Continue reading…FA Cup news from the 12.15pm GMT kick-off at AnfieldLive scoreboard | Subscribe to Football Daily | Email ScottStanley captain Shaun Whalley is asked by ITV’s Gabriel Clarke about the possibility of scoring a goal at the Kop end. A broad smile immediately plays across his face. “Yeah I’d love that,” Whalley replies. Then, with a twinkle in the eye, he adds: “I probably wouldn’t celebrate to be honest. I’ve got too many mates in there!” A laugh as he walks off, dreaming of all possibilities. The magic of the cup, right there.Accrington Stanley manager John Doolan speaks to ITV. “Just excitement … you can see the drive in them … it’s a fantastic day … we just want to get going … it’s special, isn’t it … the lads who got us three points last week get the shirt … you can’t go on sentiment … [former Liverpool academy player Liam Coyle] is a fantastic player and I’m sure he’ll get on the pitch at some point … you’ve got to do a professional job … Liverpool are a fantastic team … we’ve got to try to impose our game on them … look after the ball a bit better … match them and see where that takes us … we have a game-plan … we’ll do our best.” Continue reading…
