MACCLESFIELD TOWN’s captain fantastic Paul Dawson revealed some textbook Rooney critique he was given ahead of their FA Cup giant killing of Crystal Palace.
Wayne Rooney’s brother, John, is the Macclesfield manager and he had some straightforward words for his skipper before they welcomed the Premier League side to The Leasing.com Stadium.
Paul Dawson spoke alongside his manager after the game to BBCCredit: Refer to source
Dawson said: “He told me last week I’m two stone overweight and my best foot is my head!”
The centre-back was talking after scoring first in over Palace, arguably one of the greatest upsets in the history of the FA Cup.
Macclesfield are sitting 14th in the National League North, a full 117 league places below the Eagles.
The visitors were also the FA Cup holders and currently playing European football in the Conference League – a profound gap indeed.
Dawson opened the scoring after a free-kick was whipped into the box and, as Rooney suggested, Dawson got his head on the end of the cross to give the non-league side the lead.
The 27-year-old had to his head prior to his goal, but that Terry Butcher-esque wound didn’t stop him scoring a legendary goal.
Isaac Buckley-Ricketts put the minnows in dreamland when he doubled their lead in the 61st minute before Yeremy Pino made for a nervy conclusion with a strike in the 90th minute.
Wayne after the game as his younger brother John stood close.
Rooney said: “I’m actually getting emotional.
“To see my younger brother achieve this, he’s not long been in management.
“To get to the fourth round of the FA Cup and beat a Premier League team in Crystal Palace, I’m so proud of him.
“He looked calm – I don’t know how. It’s such an achievement what he’s done today. Absolutely superb.”
Owner Rob Smethurst is ready to take his history-making troops on a boozyfor their success.
Macclesfield Town manager John Rooney interviewed by his brother WayneCredit: AFP
Macclesfield owner Rob Smethurst couldn’t believe what his team achievedCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
“I bought it [the club] from Rightmove after four days drinking and can’t really remember buying it. And look where we are now.
“It’s incredible. I think I’ve already planned the Ibiza trip with the boys.”
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