As the giddiness in Devonshire continues, it would be difficult for even the most hardhearted United fan to argue with this sentiment from the Exeter managing director Ian Huxham, "We never imagined we would ever enjoy a day like this. Quite literally, it is beyond our wildest dreams.
"When the supporters' trust purchased the shares of the major shareholder 18 months ago, our debts were in the region of £5 million. We had no option other than to enter a Creditors Voluntary Agreement, which reduced our non-footballing debt by 90 percent.
"Since that time, we have managed to raise more money and get the overall debt down to about £600,000. I would like to think what happened yesterday was the reward for all those people who kept the club going, when many expected it to go under. No matter what happens in the future, no one will ever be able to take what happened yesterday away from us."
However, the other side of the coin, that of the one game a lifetime post-96 ‘soccer’ crazy yokel fuckwit is evidenced in the Sun. Where do they find these people? Do they even exist; it’d be nice to think not! ‘Scott Loman, 29, declared: “What a day out. I’ve never been so proud of my team or seen so many grown men cry in all my life. It’s what the FA Cup is all about. There we were, little old Exeter, outplaying and out singing mighty Manchester United in their own backyard.’