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Newport boss Coughlan: Facing Man Utd in FA Cup hell of an occasion

Newport County manager Graham Coughlan is excited over the prospect of facing Manchester United in the FA Cup.

Last night's replay win at Eastleigh will see Newport host United in the Fourth Round.

And United-mad Coughladn told BBC Wales: "It'll be a hell of an occasion.

"It's a fourth round tie against Manchester United, for me the biggest club in this country, in Europe and in the world. I know some people would lean towards the fifth round game against Manchester City, but I'd say Manchester United all day long."

He added: "We're a big Manchester United family, we've been to FA Cup finals with them.I can't get my head around it to be honest, they are unbelievable names.

"Just to have Manchester United coming to Rodney Parade is a hell of an achievement. I don't know when it will sink in, I'm sure my family are doing Irish jigs around the house at the moment."

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