The magic of the FA Cup: a clichéd and overused motto? Perhaps. But its celebrated history is one littered with giant-killing and overachieving minnows.

Neil Lennon has called on his side to put off-field issues aside by securing a first home win in six when they face Cardiff City at the Macron Stadium tomorrow.

Neil Lennon praised the resilience of his players in difficult circumstances after his Bolton Wanderers side came from a goal down to gain a point at home to Brentford.

Keith Hill says his Rochdale side must now find some consistency after their 2-1 win at home to Port Vale on Saturday.

With the pressure mounting on David Dunn after a 1-0 defeat away to bottom side Crewe, the Oldham manager says his side should shoulder the blame for another dismal performance.

Sir Alex Ferguson did not have a goalless draw in his final 116 games in charge of Manchester, while Louis van Gaal, by contrast, amassed three stalemates in a week last month and so far nine of his 66 games in charge have resulted in dead rubbers.

Rochdale boss Keith Hill says his Rochdale players must stick to their philosophy when they entertain Port Vale at Spotland on Saturday.

Oldham head into Saturday’s trip to bottom side Crewe Alexandra with an unfamiliar favourites tag on their shoulders, and David Dunn is keen to win back the fans’ affections after back-to-back home defeats.

Memphis Depay was elated to play a pivotal role in Manchester United’s 2-1 win against Watford and the former PSV Eindhoven star expressed his gratitude to Ryan Giggs for aiding his development.

Keith Hill reacted to fan criticism after his Rochdale side won 2-0 at Doncaster to end their run of seven league games without a win.

Neil Lennon has called on his senior players to take more responsibility after Bolton made it 11 games without a win on Saturday with a 2-1 reverse at Reading.