The owner, who saved the club from bankruptcy after battling alcohol addiction, said: "These are amazing scenes, a dream come true. The fans coming onto the pitch after the final whistle shows what value this team has to people." Rob Smyth (48), owner of Macclesfield Town, promised the players a trip to Ibiza, Spain, at his expense at the end of the season after his club (ranked 117th in the English club rankings) pulled off the biggest shock by eliminating FA Cup holders Crystal Palace 2-1. "When I bought the club five years ago, I didn't imagine this would happen. It's Crystal Palace, the cup holders, and I thought we would concede 6 or 7 goals." The owner also described the parents of his late striker Ethan McCloid being at the match.
