Histon v Swansea City
The FA Cup sponsored by E.ON
Third Round Proper
7.45pm, Tuesday 13 January 2009
Glassworld Stadium, Histon FC
Winning clubs will receive £75,000 from The FA
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With a population of less than 5,000, it is quite easy to get recognised on the streets of Histon - and if the local football team continue their dream run in The FA Cup they are bound to become minor celebrities.
Manager Steve Fallon has already been mobbed by joyous fans following their Second Round win against Leeds - the humbled colossus of the modern game.
Histon's reward for that legendary giant-killing is a Third Round tie at home to Championship side Swansea on Tuesday, after the original tie was postponed. Since their remarkable 1-0 win against Leeds, Fallon says he's had more looks than usual on his travels around town.
"We live in quite a small town, so most people know each other. But with all the television coverage we've had and the media interest, I've been getting my fair share of pats on the back," he said.
"I do a lot of work for the local schools, so I'm quite well known but lots more people have come up to me in the street and said 'well done'. I think The FA Cup has really put Histon on the map."
Histon started out as an average village football team and by the time Leeds reached the Champions League semi-final in 2001, the Cambridgeshire side were still only plying their trade in the Southern League. Since then, Fallon has masterminded a meteoric rise into the spotlight and his side are currently second in the Conference Premier.
Success has stretched to The FA Cup too - Swindon were put to the sword in the First Round and Fallon has warned Swansea they could be next on his lengthening list of scalps.
"Most people expect us to lose, so the pressure is on Swansea. I reckon we have a good chance of winning. We are a good side and they will find that out (on Tuesday)," he added.
"They won't be used to the conditions here. It could be a bit of a culture shock to them - we'll get close to a full house and hopefully we can add Swansea to our list of shocks."
Leading scorer Jack Midson likes to eat a mouthful of Haribo sweets before kick-off, but he will watch the Cup clash with a bad taste in his mouth. A booking in a recent league game has robbed him of the chance to play, but Fallon can count on postman Matt Langston to deliver against the Swans.
"Matt's goal against Leeds is the reason why we're here. He's enjoying his celebrity status when he does his rounds at the moment and hopefully he enjoys more of the same after the Swansea game," Fallon said.
Despite pocketing in excess of £100,000 before even taking to the field against Roberto Martinez's men, Fallon says it's hard work and ambition which has seen his side shine so far.
He said: "We've got where we are with sheer determination and a great attitude. We haven't had a sugar daddy to live off, we've done the hard work all on our own. We deserve to be where we are because of how committed the players have been.
"We have a good chance. Obviously some of the lads wanted a Premier League tie but if they're on top of their game, then you never know - they could get their wish in the next round. But first and foremost, we have to give a good account of ourselves against a very difficult Swansea side."