Former Rochdale defender Luke Matheson, who scored against Manchester United as a 16-year-old in 2019, expressed his pride in representing Macclesfield. "To give back to the fans of this town is the proudest thing you can do as a footballer," he said ahead of the FA Cup fourth-round match against Brentford.
Matheson, who has played for several clubs including Wolves, highlighted the joy of providing memorable moments for the town's supporters, referencing previous positive performances including a match against Palace.