FA CUP FIRST ROUND PROPER EXCITEMENT BUILDS
By Alex McMonnies

HISTORY MAKERS: Merthyr Town are enjoying their best run in the FA Cup for almost 90 years
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CHAIRMAN Les Barlow says Merthyr Town will have a loud and proud backing at Buxton with the Martyrs enjoying their second coming.
The Welsh outfit survived relegation from the Southern Premier South last season by the skin of their teeth after they were granted an 11th hour reprieve following the demise of Walton Casuals.
But the Martyrs have turned their fortunes around this season and make their deepest run into the FA...