First and last hope for Rebels

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By STUART BRENNAN

FC UNITED pass another historical milestone tomorrow when they enter the FA Vase for the first time – and if manager Karl Marginson has his way, it will be the last time as well!

The Rebels travel to Doncaster to face Brodsworth Miners Welfare in the second qualifying round, which means they are just nine matches from a final which is pencilled in for the new Wembley Stadium in May.

FC go into the game bolstered by a 100 per cent start to the league season, with 11 wins from 11, and knowing that one of their victims were the current holders of the Vase, Nantwich Town, who were beaten 2-0 at Gigg Lane last month.

But promotion to the Unibond League at the end of this season would mean FC are no longer eligible for the Vase.

“This could be our only shot at the trophy, if we can keep our league form going,” said Marginson.