‘It fills my heart’: Andrews lauds Macclesfield for their dream FA Cup adventure

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by Dominic Booth at the Leasing.com Stadium

February 16, 2026

Brentford coach praises non-league side’s advances Manager John Rooney proud of Macclesfield’s efforts Keith Andrews made a beeline for the Macclesfield dressing room after Brentford’s fourth-round FA Cup victory at Moss Rose and told John Rooney and his players they had been immense against his Premier League charges. The Brentford head coach said footballing journeys like the one Macclesfield have enjoyed since their rebirth “fills my heart” as he waxed lyrical about the true test his team were given by the National League North outfit. Continue reading...

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Originally published on Guardian Sport on 2/16/2026