Altrincham fans display the club's FA Cup exploits Image source, Altrincham FC
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Altrincham have a history of upsets in the FA Cup

ByDan RoanSports editor

"I honestly believe that we were the best non-league team ever. Look at that history - it should give the players the confidence that anything is possible."

With more than 500 appearances for Altrincham during its golden era of the '70s and '80s, Graham Heathcote knows all about the club's remarkable relationship with the FA Cup, and the giant-killing exploits that forged its identity.