‘I wanted a bigger club’ - Crawley Town boss jokes ahead of ‘biggest home game in history’ against Leeds United

Crawley Town boss John Yems joked that he wanted a bigger club than Leeds United in the FA Cup but admits the Whites will present his club with their biggest ever home game.
BIG TIME - Crawley Town boss John Yems says Leeds United will give the club their biggest ever home game when they visit in the FA Cup next month. Pic: GettyBIG TIME - Crawley Town boss John Yems says Leeds United will give the club their biggest ever home game when they visit in the FA Cup next month. Pic: Getty
BIG TIME - Crawley Town boss John Yems says Leeds United will give the club their biggest ever home game when they visit in the FA Cup next month. Pic: Getty

Robbie Savage pulled ball 19 out of the bowl to hand League Two Crawley a January date with Marcelo Bielsa's Premier League new boys.

The clubs will meet early next month in the third round tie and Yems hopes fans get to be there to see it.

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"Not really, I wanted a bigger club," he quipped when asked if he was pleased with the draw.

"Seriously, you couldn't have asked for more. It's obviously a tough game but let's hope a few more fans will be able to come.

"It will be the biggest game at home in the club's history."

The visit of last season's Championship title winners will be big news for the area, not just the football club, says Yems.

"It's got to be great for the town," he said.

"It will give everyone a boost. It will be good for the players playing against good players let's just hope we put on a good show."

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