'I wanted a bigger club' - Crawley Town boss John Yems' reaction to drawing Leeds United in the FA Cup
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The Reds will host Marcelo Bielsa's side on the weekend of January 9 in what will be the club's biggest ever match at home.
When asked whether he was buzzing from the draw, Yems joked: "Not really, I wanted a bigger club! Seriously, you couldn't have asked for more. It's obviously a tough game but let's hope a few more fans will be able to come.
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Hide Ad"It will be the biggest game at home in the club's history."
"It's got to be great for the town. It will give everyone a boost. It will be good for the players playing against good players let's just hope we put on a good show."
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Reds beat AFC Wimbledon 2-1 on Sunday to progress to third round and now face Colchester United (Tuesday) and Mansfield Town (Saturday) away from home in another tough week.
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Hide AdThey last reached the FA Cup third round in the 2012-13 season when they were beaten 3-1 by Reading.
In the 2011-12 season they beat Bristol City 1-0 and in their famous run i n 201-2011 season they beat Derby County 2-1 thanks to goals from Craig McAllister and Sergio Torres. That Derby side featured Robbie Savage, who pulled out the balls for the draw.
The first time they reached third round was in the 1991-92 when they were beaten 5-0 by Brighton and Hove Albion.
The 32 winning clubs at this stage collecting £82,000 from the competition's prize fund.
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