'Atmosphere among Chichester fans at Tranmere was better than Wembley, Old Trafford and Fratton Park'

Chichester City chairman Andy Bell used one word to sum up his feelings after watching his minnows take on Tranmere: pride.

By Steve Bone

Published 3rd Dec 2019, 09:08 BST

Updated 3rd Dec 2019, 20:33 BST

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Bell said he was having to pinch himself as step-eight side City held League One Rovers for an hour before finally losing 5-1 in the second round of the FA Cup.

"We've just seen lads who played in the county league playe Tranmere Rovers. They've given a great account of themselves and done everyone proud," he said.

"We brought more fans here than we have at home.

Chi chairman Andy Bell chats to BT Sport's Lynsey Hipgrave and Grant Holt / Picture by Jordan Colborne

"I spoke to one of my friends, who was sober by the way! I said 'what was it like in with our fans?' He sad 'I've been to Wembley, I've been to Old Trafford, I've been to Fratton Park, that's the best atmosphere I've seen."

See Bell's full post-game interview at Prenton Park in the video above.