Newport County is two days away from one of the club's most historic matches as they prepare to face Manchester United in the FA Cup. About 9,000 fans are expected to fill Rodney Parade, a venue known for marquee rugby games, now hosting this dream football clash. Manager Graham Coughlan and the players, including a strong Irish contingent, are ready to face the Premier League giants. The significance of the match is not lost on the fans, with the atmosphere described as having the 'blood of revolutionaries.' The Football News Show has highlighted the anticipation, with everyone at Newport, including the manager, eager for a Man Utd shirt as a memento. This match is seen as a symbol of football's growing prominence in Wales, traditionally a rugby stronghold, and is a testament to the 'magic of the FA Cup.'
'It’s the magic of the FA Cup' Excitement is building in Newport as Rodney Parade prepares to host Premiere League side Manchester United It’s a dream come true for Newport County, and for those who have been backing the club for many years https://t.co/HM1oyCkhlU https://t.co/tjXXNZ9VXl
MANCHESTER UNITED visit one of Welsh homes of Proper Football in Sunday's FA Cup match at 4th tier Newport County. Utd heading to Rodney Parade—with its ramshackle dressing rooms & tiny dugouts—like Dallas Cowboys playing at your local community college. #KeepTheFACupWeird https://t.co/huSWq9ofau
Man United’s trip to Newport shows football is taking over in Wales 'Rodney Parade’s marquee games used to be against the top international rugby teams — but now football giants provide ultimate highs' | ✍️ @ElganTimes Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/1Y1H4WwPne
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'This makes every sacrifice worth it': A day with Newport's Irish as they plot Man United's downfall. Their manager is from Dublin, the captain from Wexford, and the eyes of the world will be on this FA Cup mismatch. @DavidSneyd visits south Wales. https://t.co/MTqbcVgP3I
Today’s the day! Newport County will host Manchester United in the FA Cup About 9,000 people will fill Rodney Parade to see the clash, which Newport boss Graham Coughlan described as “a dream” Get your score predictions in now 👇🏻 https://t.co/f8x7X7vxfX https://t.co/4M0kyyk0Bz
Everyone at Newport wants a Man Utd shirt from their #FACup meeting - even manager Graham Coughlan! 😂 Join @BCroucherSport, Michael Brown, @CharDuncker, @richie_anderson, @wolvespremier and @ChrisWathan for more on The Football News Show - tap below for more ⤵️ #BBCFootball
'The blood of revolutionaries is in this place' Newport Country are two days away from one of the biggest matches in the club's history as they prepare to face Man United Here's what it means to the fans Full story: https://t.co/CZ0QRW5ObJ https://t.co/oc5Dacx3cj