Third Round is like the Holy Grail says Wilson

Hartlepool United manager Danny Wilson, just like Graham Turner at Hereford United, wants to reach the third round of the FA Cup.

"The FA Cup is a big part of our season," Wilson told the Hartlepool Mail. "Some people say that it is a distraction from the league but I don't think it is a distraction at all.

"This competition is part of the tapestry of English football and every club takes it seriously, even the big boys.

"For clubs like ourselves and Hereford the third round is like the Holy Grail and we want to be there.

"The third round draw is very exciting and we want to be in it. The prospect of drawing a big side is exciting for everyone and there is no better incentive."

Hartlepool are setting off for Herefordshire this morning.

Meanwhile there is at least one current connection between the two clubs. Hereford United coach John Trewick was born close to Hartlepool at Bedlington and spent a short spell at 'Pool in 1989/90 when he played in nine games for them.

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