Top pro Adrian still up for cup

By John Lyons

BURTON ALBION v CHIPPENHAM TOWN
There can’t be many players lining up in the FA Cup this weekend who have played in two finals – though Burton Albion’s Adrian Mariappa would have also loved a winner’s medal!
In 2016, Mariappa came on as a substitute for Crystal Palace against Manchester United. It looked as though Alan Pardew’s Eagles would taste glory when Jason Puncheon gave them the lead with 12 minutes left.
However, Juan Mata levelled three minutes later before Jesse Lingard broke Palace hearts with a superb extra-time winner.
Three years later, Mariappa was in from the ...

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