Walsall loanee Ronan Maher's FA Cup heroics help Tamworth set up Tottenham tie
Walsall loanee Ronan Maher said it was a dream come true to score and help Tamworth into the third round of the FA Cup - where they will face Tottenham Hotpsur.
The 19-year-old netted an extra time equaliser against Burton Albion on Sunday to send the second round tie to penalties that the Lambs subsequently prevailed in.
The winger joined Tamworth for an initial a one-month loan on November 22, and has enjoyed a superb start with the National League side.
And now his goal has set up a top tie - with Tottenham Hotspur taking the trip to the National League side.
Walsall boss Mat Sadler congratulated the youngster on his heroics and gave him the day off on Monday.
“It was surreal,” said Maher. “It is the things you dream of when you are a little boy to score in the FA Cup and go into the third round when the big boys and Premier League teams come in.
“There were lots of emotions when it hit the back of the net and I was just over the moon.
“I spoke to Mat (Sadler) and he asked how the game went and he said enjoy the celebrations, you can have the day off.
“He was pleased, he asked how I thought it went.
“To play such a big part in the game, keep us in it and take us to penalties, and then win, you feel like you made an impact and it is something that will stay in Tamworth’s history forever.”
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