High as a kite after a 7-1 win put East Thurrock United into The FA Cup First Round, manager John Coventry shouted: give me Coventry.
The Essex side came from a goal down against higher-level opposition to claim a sensational 7-1 victory, with Sam Higgins hitting a hat-trick.
The Conference South side eased into the lead when Dan Ball found the back of the net with half an hour played, but the tables were turned by half-time when efforts from Higgins and Lewis Smith sent them into the break a goal to the good.
East Thurrock 7-1 Bath City
The FA Cup
Fourth Round Qualifying
Saturday 25 October 2014
Rookery Hill, East Thurrock United FC
Winning clubs will receive £12,500 from the prize fund
They cemented a place in Monday night's draw, which will take place at St. George's Park, by finding the back of the net a further five times in a sensational second-half performance.
Higgins secured the match ball with two more goals, one a penalty, either side of a Ross Parmenter strike to make it 5-1. They weren't finished there, though, as Smith struck once more before David Bryant rounded things off with a late seventh.
And the manager was dreaming of a plum draw when he spoke to TheFA.com after the game.
Coventry said: “It's like a dream: I can't quite get to grips with what went on today. We were 1-0 down and nobody saw this coming.
“We're all celebrating in the clubhouse this evening and having a bit of a party.
“Hopefully the draw is kind on us and obviously it would be very nice to play Coventry!
“Sheffield United away could also be a nice one.
“We get £12,500 for winning today and had already amassed £15,000 from this Cup run, which is a massive plus for a club at our level.
“We will enjoy the next few weeks and hopefully the boys will be able to enjoy a bit of attention in the lead up to our game in the First Round Proper.”
