Football Daily FA Cup Debrief: Macclesfield make history, Wrexham's Hollywood ending & questions for United
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Jan 11, 2026 
Andy Cole, a former striker and two-time FA Cup winner, teams up with Luke Edwards, a Telegraph football writer, to reflect on a thrilling FA Cup weekend. They celebrate Macclesfield's stunning upset over Crystal Palace and discuss its impact on the club's revival. The duo debates if Wrexham's victory over Nottingham Forest was a true surprise and analyzes the managerial shakeup at Manchester United, including Oliver Glasner's potential candidacy. They also touch on Chelsea's fresh start under Liam Rosenior and the pressure mounting on Tottenham’s Thomas Frank.
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FA Cup Magic Restored
- Macclesfield's win over Crystal Palace restores FA Cup magic and shows lower-league romance endures.
- The victory will create lifelong memories and cement the club's rebirth in local history.
Manager Reflects On Club's Rebirth
- John Rooney described disbelief then pride after Macclesfield took the lead and held on to win against Palace.
- He highlighted the club's recent history of going out of business and how the win justified the supporters' faith.
Plastic Pitch Advantage
- Artificial pitches give lower-league teams a measurable home advantage because visiting sides rarely train on them.
- Andy Cole argues the different bounce and feel can tilt tight matches, though Palace should still have coped given their quality.