Chorley manager Matt Jansen said in his pre-match Emirates FA Cup press conference this afternoon that his side “will do everything to win the game” ahead of Monday’s clash with Fleetwood in the first round proper.
The game will see Chorley take part in the first round for the first time in 27 years, after beating Bury 2-1 at this stage in the 1990/91 FA Cup before losing 1-0 to Shrewsbury in the second round.
“That is the magic of the FA Cup”, Jansen said.
“It is great for clubs like this to boost the community, to boost gate receipts and the budget.”
“We will be going into it to win this game and as will Fleetwood. I know my players will give everything.”
Jansen was joined at the press conference by Dave Riche, who discussed Fleetwood’s rise up the leagues, with Uwe Rosler’s side having competed in the same league Chorley are currently in just five years ago.
“I spent time at Fleetwood five years ago when they were in the Conference North.
“One key thing they did was build up the infrastructure – when I joined here I told Graham (Watkinson, vice chairman) and Ken (Wright, chairman) that we have to build an infrastructure.
“We can learn a lot from Fleetwood and it’s a case of cementing partnerships which we are very keen to do with Fleetwood off the field as well.”
One bonus in particular for Chorley as a result of the cup draw is the financial aspects.
“Financially, the TV money and sponsorship is a big injection for the club”, Riche said.
“We will be able to claim a six figure fee from this cup so far. We’ve been fortunate enough to bring in some great sponsorship for this game but there are other things we are doing as well.
“We’ve kept ticket prices the same, U12s free, it’s encouraging to see as we want some of those to see the atmosphere on the night and want to come back.”
“We don’t want young kids to follow Manchester United or Chelsea, we want them to be true to their hometown roots because that’s how clubs like us survive.”
Jansen also confirmed the signing of highly rated ‘keeper Oliver Byrne from Cardiff on a one month youth loan.
“We have got a goalkeeper in place, he’s got international clearance – Oliver Byrne from Cardiff. Andy Dibble and Bryan Gunn highly recommended him.
“I met him on Tuesday night, he’s a big unit and a confident kid so hopefully he’ll do a good job for us.”
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