Accrington Stanley demonstrator Josh Woods said his “dreams came true” after the League Two side were drawn to face Liverpool in the third round of the FA Cup.
Liverpool hosts Accrington Stanley at Anfield on the weekend break of Jan 11-12, and while it’s anticipated that their FA Cup run will certainly finish, maybe a career-defining minute for most of the team. Woods, 24, is a demonstrator for Accrington Stanley, yet is a boyhood Liverpool follower and will certainly reach dip into Anfield before the Kop for the very first time.
Woods saw the FA Cup draw deal with his family members, and his sibling Connor recorded the online response. The wholesome video clip saw the Woods family members commemorate extremely after the draw was made, with Josh shrieking “yes” while leaping about in the living-room.
The video clip quickly went viral with Liverpool followers revealing him a great deal of love as he reposted the clip and created: “Dreams do come true wow.” Things came to be a lot more unique when Liverpool protector Ibrahima Konate left a remark, composing: “Let’s go!”
Woods quickly responded to Konate, composing: “See you soon big man.” Woods has actually racked up 3 objectives in 12 looks for Accrington Stanley this period, after making an agreement expansion with the club.
The 24-year-old began his profession at non-league club Marine, that are based close by in Crosby,Merseyside He later on authorized a 1 year agreement with Accrington Stanley in 2021, yet has actually seen his offer prolonged after thrilling at the club.
The upcoming video game will certainly note just the 2nd time in background that Liverpool has actually encountered Accrington Stanley, with the only previous conference happening prior to the club was changed. The previously understood Accrington FC were defeated 2-0 by Liverpool in the 3rd round of the FA Cup back in 1958.
Liverpool and Accrington Stanley could not be a lot more apart in the 4 specialist English football organizations, with the Reds top of the pyramid as they lead the Premier League by 9 factors. Accrington Stanley is 19th in League Two, and presently dealing with a transfer fight to make it through in the Football League.
Accrington Stanley has simply 4 victories in 16 organization video games this period, and simply one win in the last 5. However, attracting Liverpool will likely raise group spirits and possibly alter their ton of money this period.
Liverpool has actually won every mug video game this period, getting to the quarterfinal of the League Cup and winning all 5 Champions League video games. The just 2 video games they have not won this period; a fanatic 1-0 home loss to Nottingham Forest prior to a 1-1 draw away to Arsenal.
