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Post by cheshire on Jan 7, 2019 16:56:26 GMT
In the current format of the FA Cup, there's only one other non-league side (and thanks to Andy for pointing this out because I'd forgotten them) that has knocked out a top-flight side having never been in the Football League, and that's Altrincham who beat Birmingham City in 1985. But Birmingham were really not doing very well at all that season, and Altricham really should have been a FL side. In the late 70s and early 80s when there was no automatic promotion/relegation to and from the FL, Altrincham only failed to get in on a number of occasions because clubs decided to re-elect the side who'd finished bottom of the Football League instead of voting to promote the non-league champions, and on one occasion because the representatives of two clubs who'd promised to vote for them failed to be in the correct room at the right time, missed the vote and Altrincham lost out on election to the League by one vote. I bet they were fuming. Anyway, I know I'm biased but I still think ours is the best achievement  To give them their dues, Alty beat 1st division Birmingham city 2-1 as the away team which is extremely unusual. We beat "high flying" Coventry 2-1 at home. But I agree with you Sal, no question which was the better slaying |
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Post by spen666 on Jan 7, 2019 16:57:16 GMT
In the current format of the FA Cup, there's only one other non-league side (and thanks to Andy for pointing this out because I'd forgotten them) that has knocked out a top-flight side having never been in the Football League, and that's Altrincham who beat Birmingham City in 1985. But Birmingham were really not doing very well at all that season, and Altricham really should have been a FL side. In the late 70s and early 80s when there was no automatic promotion/relegation to and from the FL, Altrincham only failed to get in on a number of occasions because clubs decided to re-elect the side who'd finished bottom of the Football League instead of voting to promote the non-league champions, and on one occasion because the representatives of two clubs who'd promised to vote for them failed to be in the correct room at the right time, missed the vote and Altrincham lost out on election to the League by one vote. I bet they were fuming. Anyway, I know I'm biased but I still think ours is the best achievement Pretty sure that Hereford United had never been in the football league when they beat Newcastle United in 1972. You've probably never heard of that game, because the BBC never mention it! |
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Post by davef on Jan 7, 2019 17:13:15 GMT
And perhaps the most famous of all, Yeovil 2 Sunderland 1
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Post by garethl on Jan 7, 2019 17:38:03 GMT
Amazing day! I also think I am right in saying that in the 2nd half we did not give away a single free kick! Astonishing fact and one I hadn't heard or have forgotten. Wonderful discipline. |
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Post by billy on Jan 7, 2019 18:15:49 GMT
Forest won the replay and went on to win the FA Cup.
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Post by sallycat on Jan 7, 2019 19:25:12 GMT
In the current format of the FA Cup, there's only one other non-league side (and thanks to Andy for pointing this out because I'd forgotten them) that has knocked out a top-flight side having never been in the Football League, and that's Altrincham who beat Birmingham City in 1985. But Birmingham were really not doing very well at all that season, and Altricham really should have been a FL side. In the late 70s and early 80s when there was no automatic promotion/relegation to and from the FL, Altrincham only failed to get in on a number of occasions because clubs decided to re-elect the side who'd finished bottom of the Football League instead of voting to promote the non-league champions, and on one occasion because the representatives of two clubs who'd promised to vote for them failed to be in the correct room at the right time, missed the vote and Altrincham lost out on election to the League by one vote. I bet they were fuming. Anyway, I know I'm biased but I still think ours is the best achievement Pretty sure that Hereford United had never been in the football league when they beat Newcastle United in 1972. You've probably never heard of that game, because the BBC never mention it! You're right of course - that's because I cocked up the wording. I should have said "and have never been in the Football League." |
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Post by sallycat on Jan 7, 2019 19:27:51 GMT
In the current format of the FA Cup, there's only one other non-league side (and thanks to Andy for pointing this out because I'd forgotten them) that has knocked out a top-flight side having never been in the Football League, and that's Altrincham who beat Birmingham City in 1985. But Birmingham were really not doing very well at all that season, and Altricham really should have been a FL side. In the late 70s and early 80s when there was no automatic promotion/relegation to and from the FL, Altrincham only failed to get in on a number of occasions because clubs decided to re-elect the side who'd finished bottom of the Football League instead of voting to promote the non-league champions, and on one occasion because the representatives of two clubs who'd promised to vote for them failed to be in the correct room at the right time, missed the vote and Altrincham lost out on election to the League by one vote. I bet they were fuming. Anyway, I know I'm biased but I still think ours is the best achievement To give them their dues, Alty beat 1st division Birmingham city 2-1 as the away team which is extremely unusual. We beat "high flying" Coventry 2-1 at home. But I agree with you Sal, no question which was the better slaying Lincoln were the away team when they beat Burnley, but they were practically in the FL anyway |
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Post by VCLXI on Jan 7, 2019 20:06:53 GMT
I knew about the Altrincham win and am surprised that it doesn't get mentioned much.
Thought it was in 1986 though I'm probably wrong.
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Post by SuttonUnitedFCtv on Jan 7, 2019 20:45:10 GMT
I believe Coventry came into the match on the back of a 5-0 win vs Sheffield Wednesday. They finished the season in 7th which I think might be their highest ever league finish. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1988%E2%80%9389_Football_LeagueI don't think any other side has come close to emulating the achievement of Sutton United that day beating a full strength side who I think were 4th at the time in the old division 1, spanning 94 places with a true team of part timers. It will never be done again. |
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Post by spen666 on Jan 7, 2019 21:17:33 GMT
I believe Coventry came into the match on the back of a 5-0 win vs Sheffield Wednesday. They finished the season in 7th which I think might be their highest ever league finish. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1988%E2%80%9389_Football_LeagueI don't think any other side has come close to emulating the achievement of Sutton United that day beating a full strength side who I think were 4th at the time in the old division 1, spanning 94 places with a true team of part timers. It will never be done again. The Saturday after Hereford beat Newcastle, ...Newcastle went to Old Trafford and beat Manchester United |
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Post by davethegrave on Jan 7, 2019 21:19:16 GMT
I believe Coventry came into the match on the back of a 5-0 win vs Sheffield Wednesday. They finished the season in 7th which I think might be their highest ever league finish. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1988%E2%80%9389_Football_LeagueI don't think any other side has come close to emulating the achievement of Sutton United that day beating a full strength side who I think were 4th at the time in the old division 1, spanning 94 places with a true team of part timers. It will never be done again. Not beating a full stregth team - no - because all the big teams take the piss in the FA Cup. |
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Post by sallycat on Jan 7, 2019 21:27:57 GMT
I knew about the Altrincham win and am surprised that it doesn't get mentioned much. Thought it was in 1986 though I'm probably wrong. Actually you're right. Only just though! 4/1/86 |
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Post by jr on Jan 7, 2019 21:32:42 GMT
I believe Coventry came into the match on the back of a 5-0 win vs Sheffield Wednesday. They finished the season in 7th which I think might be their highest ever league finish. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1988%E2%80%9389_Football_LeagueI don't think any other side has come close to emulating the achievement of Sutton United that day beating a full strength side who I think were 4th at the time in the old division 1, spanning 94 places with a true team of part timers. It will never be done again. When the draw was made they were 3rd but when we played them I’m pretty certain they were 5th |
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Post by VCLXI on Jan 7, 2019 21:48:39 GMT
I knew about the Altrincham win and am surprised that it doesn't get mentioned much. Thought it was in 1986 though I'm probably wrong. Actually you're right. Only just though! 4/1/86 Also thinking of Workington when they knocked out Liverpool. Pretty sure they were a league club once though. I'll have to have a quick Google.  |
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Post by VCLXI on Jan 7, 2019 21:57:47 GMT
Seems I was wrong on this one. A quick search shows Liverpool beating Workington in the 3rd Round 1-0 in 1952. Maybe it was a dream I had or a past life in another dimension. |
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