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Staines Town FC through to FA cup second round.
Fans have spoken of their joy at Staines Town FC getting to the second round of the FA cup and beating one of the highest teams they have ever played.
The swans played League Two team Shrewsbury Town away on Saturday November 7 and beat them 1-0, and around 170 fans journeyed up to support, wearing costumes and waving banners.
John Blair, of support group Staines Massive, dressed as Ali G in honour of the TV stars link with the town.
He said: "I got the Ali G suit out and put on a the sticky beard to support the team. It was a fantastic day, and I'll get it out for the next round against Millwall."
Mr Blair also appeared on ITV the next day dressed as Ali G for an FA cup programme when the channel visited the Wheatsheaf Lane ground.
Another Swans fan, John Moutter, from Egham, said: "We were singing all through the match, it was fantastic. About 170 people went, and that is about half our home supporters, so to travel all that way showed dedication.
"I am a Newcastle supporter and used to visit Shrewsbury to watch big games between them, so I had never dreamed that Staines would play them and win."
Due to a 4-1 win against AFC Wimbledon on Monday (9), Millwall are now playing the swans in round two on November 28.
A meeting is taking place tomorrow (13) between the club, football officials, and police to gauge whether the game should be played in Wheatsheaf Park, or be moved to Brentford because of the capacity.
Fears have been raised that hooliganism and vandalism could blight Wheatsheaf Lane if the match plays in Staines.
But Swans chairman Alan Boon said: "It should be ok as long as we handle it right, but I don't think there will be any problems. Priority tickets will be given to supporters from the area, and some will go to Millwall. It is in there interest not to cause trouble."
Mr Moutter said: "Although there has been some talk on forums about Millwall, I don't think there will be any trouble because they are a big side and are not going to want to come to Staines to attack regular supporters."
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