Dominic Booth is our reporter at Moss Rose today, and he’s been soaking in the pre-match atmosphere: Macclesfield are ready for their day in the FA Cup third round sun, against the cup holders Crystal Palace, no less. Walking from the railway station to the modest surroundings of Moss Rose – now the Leasing. com stadium – before kick-off, there was a palpable buzz in the air. Fans have been buying match scarves in their hundreds, the bars and food kiosks are packed and TV trucks are packing the car park.
