Source: The Non-League Paper (no online content)Padiham -v- FC United
FC UNITED assistant-manager Phil Power ways winning the Vase would mean next to nothing if the Rebels fail to win promotion, writes DANIELLA MARTAR.
Salford City stopped United's 12-game winning streak in the league with two late goals on Tuesday.
Skelmersdale had also won 12 before City intervened, but Power says United's first defeat could be a blessing in disguise ahead of the Vase clash with Padiham.
"Salford must be record-busters!" he said. "It was a big disappointment, but at least it's out of the way now. It's a burden off us.
"The players like the cup and the fans love it, but we can't take our eye off the league. The way we've been playing, the double is definitely a possibility."
The Reds got their Vase campaign off ot a flyer, beating Brodsworth MW 3-1.
Padiham, the first team the Rebels played in a home game at Bury's Gigg Lane, are hot on the leaders' heels in North West Counties Division Two.
Their 1-0 defeat of Cheadle Town in the first round was watched by 94 people, but United have already sold over 1,000 tickets for this one.
And Power added: "They are a tough nut to crack, but after the start we've had, we're not afraid of anyone.
"We beat holders Nontwich in the league earlier this season so that shows what we are capable of."
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