A MESSAGE TO MINNOWS: DON’T STAND AND ADMIRE

GIANT-KILLER: Lincoln’s Sean Raggett beats Burnley’s Michael Keane in last year’s FA Cup tie won by the Imps
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DO Rochdale and Wigan have any chance against Spurs and Man City in the FA Cup this weekend? Only if they show a lack of respect. That may sound strange, but if you sit off world-class players and admire them you’ll get hurt.
It’s a natural tendency and sometimes it’s just nerves. As a full-back, you’re scared to get tight to Raheem Sterling in case he skins you. As a centre-half, you’re worried about getting o...

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