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Melton Town manager Tom Manship believes the heartbreak of last season’s near-misses helped forge Saturday’s epic FA Cup upset.

Melton Town mined the magic of the FA Cup at their very first attempt as Jordan Lever’s stoppage-time winner gave them a dramatic upset win at Worksop Town.

Melton Town’s rapid rise will reach another landmark on Saturday when they take their bow in the world’s biggest domestic cup competition.

Holwell Sports boss Neil Miller wants to see more hunger and potency from his side after starting their UCL campaign with defeat.

Melton Town manager Tom Manship is demanding further progress as they seek improvement on last season’s “successful failure”.

Highly-rated young boxer Stan Stannard is targeting titles and TV bouts after taking the plunge and turning professional last week.

Eventing talent Heidi Coy marked herself out as a rider to watch after an impressive medal-winning performance on the European stage.

The old story of the one that got away rang true for Simon Skelton as he missed the UK’s most sought-after angling prize by a handful of kilos.

Melton Town are set to break new ground when they host Leicester City’s fast-emerging women’s side in a pre-season friendly next week.

Fast-rising middle-distance runner Mari Smith agonisingly missed out on the chance to run for a World Student Games medal on Tuesday.

A world champion’s pedigree was once again required to claim the top prize at a dramatic Women’s CiCLE Classic on Sunday.

Michael Stevenson may want to lock himself away in July when football’s ludicrously brief close season ends and pre-season grinds into life.

Holwell Sports manager Neil Miller is targeting up to eight players as he looks to strengthen his squad for a push up the United Counties League.

Football’s close season may still be in its opening week, but Melton Town are already several months into planning for the next campaign.

Top Melton swimmer Will Graham was in record-breaking mood as he swept to a top-six finish at the British Championships.

Jordan Lever’s doubled fired Melton Town to a derby double over Holwell Sports on a scorching bank holiday afternoon at Welby Road.

Melton Town co-manager Tom Manship has admitted he questioned his future in step six football after an incident at last week’s County Cup final.

Departing head coach Gareth Collins has won two county cup finals with Melton RFC, but believes Saturday’s finale to the First XV’s relegation season bears comparison with both triumphs.