The magic of the FA Cup is still alive and well. Yesterday I had my first taste of it as a supporter of my home town club Horsham and my feet haven't touched the ground since.
Not only did non-league Horsham star on Sky Sports in the FA Cup Second Round against Swansea City, four divisions and 100 places above them, but they won an 82nd minute penalty and equalised, earning a replay at the Liberty Stadium and a place in the Third Round draw alongside Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United.
In the 66th minute Horsham manager John Maggs threw on the club's most expensive signing, £2,500 Lee Farrell, in search of an equaliser.
Not only did non-league Horsham star on Sky Sports in the FA Cup Second Round against Swansea City, four divisions and 100 places above them, but they won an 82nd minute penalty and equalised, earning a replay at the Liberty Stadium and a place in the Third Round draw alongside Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United.
In the 66th minute Horsham manager John Maggs threw on the club's most expensive signing, £2,500 Lee Farrell, in search of an equaliser.
In the 80th minute, two minutes before Farrell was hauled down for the penalty, I picked up the following email:
Christianne Lambert to chriscousens, andynsloan, matthew 4:56 PM (4 hours ago) Reply
<mailto:chriscousens@hotmail.com%3ECongratulations Chris and Andy!
You've won the Nokia Trends Lab Experiment and will be coming to South Africa next week to be our Roving NTL Reporters!!!
We loved your film and will be in touch on Monday (3rd) to discuss the finer details of your trip!
In the meantime could you please email me a direct contact number and also ensure that you are able to travel from London on Thursday 6th December, returning on Sunday 9th or Monday 10th December.
All details will be confirmed on Monday 3rd but we will of course cover your additional transport from Cardiff to London, flights and accommodation to South Africa.
Have a great weekend!
Bestest
Christianne and the Nokia Trends Lab Team
Christianne Lambert to chriscousens, andynsloan, matthew 4:56 PM (4 hours ago) Reply
<mailto:chriscousens@hotmail.com%3ECongratulations Chris and Andy!
You've won the Nokia Trends Lab Experiment and will be coming to South Africa next week to be our Roving NTL Reporters!!!
We loved your film and will be in touch on Monday (3rd) to discuss the finer details of your trip!
In the meantime could you please email me a direct contact number and also ensure that you are able to travel from London on Thursday 6th December, returning on Sunday 9th or Monday 10th December.
All details will be confirmed on Monday 3rd but we will of course cover your additional transport from Cardiff to London, flights and accommodation to South Africa.
Have a great weekend!
Bestest
Christianne and the Nokia Trends Lab Team
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