Wimborne Town’s players have welcomed their second round FA Cup draw against Bradford City saying the League One giants was one of the ties they wanted.
The Magpies sit four tiers below the West Yorkshire based Bantams, making the fixture the biggest game in the club’s history.
The Dorset side booked their place in history after defeating Crawley Town 2-0 in the first round on Sunday with goals from Seung-Woo Yang and Cameron Munn.
Most of the squad attended last night’s draw shown at Wimborne Town’s clubhouse and were overjoyed with the outcome.
Midfielder Munn said: “Out of all the teams that were in there Bradford was one the teams we wanted.”
Munn, 22, explained how opposition teams should fear playing at Wimborne Town’s New Cuthbury stadium.
He said: “I don’t think any team will want to come here.”
The club have welcomed many new players into the squad this year, including Charlie Wooding, 19, who explained how important the cup run has been in helping players settle in.
The midfielder said: “I think it integrates you with the other lads and helps you buy into what they have been building as a team for the last few seasons.”
Wimborne Town are on a six-game unbeaten run, conceding only one goal in that time.
Forward Joe Smith, 22, described what had fuelled the player’s success this season.
He said: “It’s been important just wanting to work for each other and showing a die-hard attitude.”
Smith also explained how the team are planning to approach the club’s biggest ever fixture.
He said: “We will just take it as a normal game and like in our last match we won’t let it get to our heads.”
The second round will take place on the weekend starting Friday, December 4.
Wimborne Town have the opportunity to receive £79,500 in prize money if they make it past the second round.
Proceeding to the third round would mean the Magpies would have the chance to play against Premier League or Championship giants such as Liverpool, Arsenal or Manchester United.
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