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Connor O'Neill

Marine release statement on classy gesture to Tottenham Hotspur fans ahead of FA Cup

Marine have moved to offer free entry to Tottenham Hotspur season ticket holders for a league game at the Marine Travel Arena next season.

The Mariners - who turn out in the eighth-tier of the football pyramid - overcome Havant and Waterlooville in the second round before being given a dream draw against the joint Premier League leaders.

Tottenham will head to Crosby on Sunday 10 January for the evening 5pm kick-off with the game also set to be shown on BBC One.

But due to coronavirus restrictions currently in place, Spurs fans will not be allowed to attend the game.

However, Marine have given Tottenham supporters the chance to watch a game at their ground during the 2021/22 season for free of charge.

"Since the draw was announced, Marine has been inundated by groups of Spurs fans coming to the Marine Travel Arena to take photographs of our proud stadium that their heroes will be playing at,” a statement from the club read.

"It has been an incredibly tough year for everybody in football. For Marine fans, we have had a once in a lifetime FA Cup run but sadly the ties against Colchester Utd, Chester, and Havant & Waterlooville had to be played behind closed doors.

"This is devastating for the supporters of Marine and has also severely affected the revenues we would have otherwise received.

"Likewise, Tottenham Hotspur fans have not been able to attend their games and have missed their team's rise to top of the Premier League. Spurs fans also are not allowed to attend the FA Cup match due to the pandemic.

"As a result of this, Marine Football Club announce that they will allow entry next season free of charge to one Marine league game to all Spurs season ticket holders.

“This will allow Spurs fans to have the chance to attend the ground having missed out this time and will strengthen that bond between the clubs.

"An email should be sent at least 48 hours before any league game next season with your name and season ticket number to fans@marinefc.com stating the game you wish to attend. Instructions on ticket collection will then be provided."

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