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It’s a win-win-win for Corney & co

December 20, 2013 10:25

ByDanny Caro, Danny Caro

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Liverpool in the cup once is nice. Twice is like a dream come true. But three times in 25 months? Get serious!

I remember speaking to Oldham Athletic chairman Simon Corney just over a year ago, shortly after his team had pulled the Merseyside giants out of the hat for a dream third-round tie. They say lightning doesn’t strike twice, but in the case of Corney and Oldham, the reward for this week’s win over Mansfield Town is quite some prize.

A best of three serious must be beyond Corney’s wildest dreams and I’m pretty sure he’s been inundated for calls for friends, family and well-wishers asking for tickets.

The Latics were ultimately well-beaten in round one, but they gave the mighty Reds payback of the highest order in January when they claimed a famous 3-2 victory.