Rob Smethurst’s resurrection of a troubled but proud club is timely reminder that football can still be the people’s game

Macclesfield pulled off the greatest FA Cup giantkilling of all time, stunning Crystal Palace, 2-1 in the third round

Non-league Macclesfield made FA Cup history by knocking out holders Crystal Palace on a memorable but emotional day - their victory achieved against a backdrop of tragedy.

MACCLESFIELD, UK: Crystal Palace’s defense of the FA Cup came to an embarrassing end as they were beaten 2-1 by sixth-tier Macclesfield in the biggest shock in the competition’s…

Rob Smethurst’s resurrection of a troubled but proud club is timely reminder that football can still be the people’s game

Part-time team’s victory over Crystal Palace caps phoenix-like rise after club was wound up and sold on Rightmove