Alan Hardy eager for Notts County to build on lucrative FA Cup second-round tie

Alan Hardy has expressed his joy at Notts County's FA Cup second-round tie with Oxford City being selected for TV coverage and is hoping for his club to go further in the competition.

BT Sport will broadcast the game against the National League South side next month which will earn the Magpies £72,000, while the winners of the game will pick up an additional £27,000.

In addition to the benefits from that game, there is also the small matter of the draw for the third round, which could yield a tie against a Premier League giant.

“It is fantastic news for both clubs,” Hardy told the Nottingham Post. “The FA Cup is a magical competition and one I feel very strongly about because of its history and reputation.

“In my mind it is the greatest cup competition in the world for league clubs so to receive this kind of exposure is absolutely brilliant.

“You always hope that it will be your tie that is selected for TV coverage because obviously there is a huge financial benefit.

“The game is worth a lot of money to us and, as I have always maintained, a good cup run can do wonders for a football club, as it did for Lincoln City last season.

“I am sure it is going to be a great day and it is a chance for us to showcase our talent to the nation.

“The Premier League teams all come into the next round and it would be terrific for us to have the chance of securing a memorable day out at one of the elite.

“But we will not be taking Oxford City lightly as they will come here with nothing to lose and everything to gain.”

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