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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Ian Parker

EXPLAINED: Jon brady admits port vale s fa cup run pain in the bum amid relegation scrap | Vintage Vibes

Jon Brady’s Port Vale stunned Sunderland in the fifth round (Nick Potts/PA) - (PA)

Port Vale boss Jon Brady admitted a long FA Cup run was a “pain in the bum” amid his side’s League One relegation scrap but that did nothing to dampen huge celebrations after they stunned Premier League Sunderland 1-0 to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 1954.

Ben Waine’s 28th-minute header was their only attempt on target but still enough to secure a famous win at Vale Park as they beat top-flight opposition for the first time since a fourth-round win over Everton 30 years ago.

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