Entering the competition for the first time since 2020, ’74 have fond memories of the competition, reaching the semi-finals in the 2017/18 edition. Despite a new look squad, a few members of that squad still remain, and Herbert spoke of the importance of their experience in the team today.
“Their experience is massive in every game.”
“They are big players for us. We all want a good cup run and this is an amazing chance to get to Wembley as we are only playing teams at our level and below.”
Wakefield are operating one division below The Green’s in the football pyramid, and currently occupy 20th position in the NCEL Division One. Herbert still expects another tough test in yet another away fixture for his side.
“Wakefield are going to make it tough for us, they get the ball forward quickly and have decent wide men. We have to be on our game to progress.”
“It doesn’t matter who it is we are playing, we prepare ourselves the same for each game with the mentality of, let them worry about us.”
“As long as we stick to the game plan and get the press right, we are a match for anyone at these levels of football. We just have to keep grinding away at teams when it gets tough and the opportunities will come.”