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Andrews hails Macclesfield’s spirit after Brentford’s narrow FA Cup win

  • 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.

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