Rob Smethurst was on a four-day drinking binge when he bought a bankrupt football club. They rose from the ashes to topple premier league opposition, saving Rob in the process. Show more Rob Smethurst ...

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Macclesfield chairman Rob Smethurst has owned the fact that he "legged it" to be the first person in the pitch invasion after the historic win over Crystal Palace on Saturday. The Silkmen upset the ...

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National League North side Macclesfield sit 117 places below their Premier League opponents, who are also playing in Europe this year. However, goals from Paul Dawson and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts ...

Macclesfield owner Robert Smethurst feels like his side won the FA Cup following their huge third-round upset over Crystal Palace. The Silkmen stunned their Premier League opponents and Cup holders ...