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I’m up for the Cup - Lowton
Matthew Lowton: I have been there and seen what it means for the fans. Picture:Steve parkin
MATTHEW Lowton won’t have a bad word said about the FA Cup.
It was almost 15 years ago the Sheffield United defender watched from the stands as Chesterfield, the team he supported as a boy, drew 3-3 with Middlesbrough in the semi-finals of Britain’s oldest cup competition.
He told The Star he rates the Old Trafford occasion as one of the highlights of his footballing life. The full-back also went to the replay at Hillsborough, where the Spireites slumped to a 3-0 defeat.
“I was only eight at the time,” he recalled. “I think about 10 to 15 buses went from my area to Old Trafford and we all had face paint on and it was a fantastic day out.
“The atmosphere that was created from the Chesterfield fans that day is something I will never forget. It was a fantastic game and you could see how much it meant to the fans. I knew after that day I wanted to play football.”
Lowton added: “Growing up, I used to go to a lot of FA Cup games with my dad. It means a lot to me. It was frightening the amount of fans who were at Old Trafford for the Chesterfield game so I have been there and seen what it means to the fans.”
An injury prevented Lowton from featuring in the FA Cup last season, meaning the 22-year-old, who enjoys marauding forward, had to wait until the first round meeting with Oxford United to make his first appearance in the tournament.
He is looking forward to the challenge of locking horns with Birmingham City on Saturday, saying: “They are doing well in the Championship and have kept hold of a lot of players from the Premier League so we know they are going to be a good side but we fancy ourselves against most teams in England at Bramall Lane.
“This will test how far we have come and see how much we have gelled since the start of the season.
“We have been playing great football and getting good results of late so it will be nice to play against a team from a higher division to see how we have developed this season.”
United have been allocated 4,700 tickets for the Steel City derby on Sunday February 26, kick-off 1pm. Tickets are priced at £24 adults and £15 concessions (over 65 and under 18s). Any tickets left will go on general sale on Friday February 17.
A capacity crowd is expected at Hillsborough for the match, which has not been selected for live TV Coverage.
It finished 2-2 earlier on in the season, with Chris O’Grady and Gary Madine cancelling out Stephen Quinn and Ched Evans’ first-half goals.
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diΞsΞł 簡 dΦｇｇ
Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 08:30 PMComment removed by moderator
manorblade
Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 06:31 PMLooks like i am the latest to have his ID nicked on this forum so if someone starts talking bol l ocks under the name manor blade using bad grammar and spelling thats the real me . If its a valid point and good grammar its the clone
Honolulu VVednesday 1867
Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 05:53 PMAre there any gay blades on here who would like to join my club? Its called Honolulu Wendy shirt lifters and im the chairman. All fans considered as long as you are of my persuasion.
Mancblade
Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 04:58 PMComment removed by moderator
doggtheveryspecialdeputy
Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 03:04 PMhaha Im not even going to bother finding stories about DWs call to power, I dont think anyone will deny squeeling about it. Also interesting that when people have changed their name now, their old post show up in their current name..... tonyoz..... R&W wizzard haha
doggtheveryspecialdeputy
Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 02:05 PMA bit late Manc, Detective Ldn already did that one, it was funny granted but not so funny when you go on about it.
Ldn Rd Blade
Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 02:03 PMGone quiet DD, furiously looking back at stories when Wilson got the job by any chance??? I didn't go on here at them times either but it is funny to read the old posts. BH pretending to be the new Bill Gates and Malcat getting all agressive, he must have mellowed in his old age.
Mancblade
Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 01:58 PMI especially like the one titles 'f@@k off megson' and you call us blunts..........
Mancblade
Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 01:57 PM0v0 heres another website then Owls online ha ha............ http:www.owlsonline.com?page=forum&thread_id=21933
Ldn Rd Blade
Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 01:41 PMHa Ha DD, I was dying to find one from you n'all.
doggtheveryspecialdeputy
Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 01:34 PM@8 hahaha fair one good research QST, but I can safely say I had never read never mind posted on this site back then. that blows my argument out of the water eh? Thankd DTO and BH.haha
Ldn Rd Blade
Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 01:25 PMhttp:www.thestar.co.uksportfootballsheffield-wednesdayowls_gary_megson_bookies_favourite_to_manage_sheffield_wednesday_1_3037698?commentspage=0. my favs are 127The Dukeries Owl Friday, February 4, 2011 at 03:56 PM So it's megson then...well that's ruined my weekend and wednesdays season in one go. please MM you still have an hour to change your mind or regret it through the turnstiles big time. And from our resident bell end 7Blunt Hater Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 11:41 AM Not Megson please - frying pan and fire spring to mind!
diΞsΞł 簡 dΦｇｇ
Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 12:59 PMHa Ha Ha Ha.
Banter Blade
Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 12:37 PMDiesel, Deisel, Deisel, whatever next. Keep 'em coming. Xxx
doggtheveryspecialdeputy
Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 12:20 PM@4 No one here moans about Megson nor do we dissapear if we lose (hang around and you will find out), he has had the full backing by everyone from day one. Unlike the fickle Blunts whos shoes and socks come off alles uber der platz, its embarrasing to watch.
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