Summary
Macclesfield football club is preparing for a major FA Cup match against Crystal Palace, but the event is marked by sadness due to the recent death of their player, Ethan McLeod, in a car accident. The team is focusing on honoring McLeod's memory as they face this significant game.
Key Facts
- Macclesfield is playing against Crystal Palace in the FA Cup third round.
- The game is one of the biggest events in Macclesfield’s recent history.
- Ethan McLeod, a player for Macclesfield, died in a car accident on December 16.
- McLeod was traveling alone after a match when the accident happened.
- The team learned about McLeod's involvement in the accident a day later.
- Macclesfield’s manager, John Rooney, informed the team about McLeod’s death personally.
- A flag honoring McLeod and a book of condolence is set up at the club ground.
- McLeod had scored three goals in seven appearances for Macclesfield before his death.
