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FA Cup dream goes on for teenage keeper

16:17, 18 January 2005

SHUT OUT: Paul Jones (far right) in action during the 0-0 draw at Old Trafford. Picture: MATT MINSHULL (EXETER EXPRESS AND ECHO)
SHUT OUT: Paul Jones (far right) in action during the 0-0 draw at Old Trafford. Picture: MATT MINSHULL (EXETER EXPRESS AND ECHO)

TEENAGER Paul Jones is preparing for another huge day in his fledgling football career.

The 18-year-old goalkeeper from Maidstone is set to line up for Exeter City against Manchester United in a FA Cup 3rd round replay on Wednesday night.

The Conference side produced the shock result of the round when they held a star-studded United side to a goalless draw at Old Trafford on January 8. Now they will want to complete the Premiership giants' humiliation at St James' Park live on the BBC.

Having made a string of fine saves to deny the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Paul Scholes and Alan Smith in the first encounter, Jones now has the chance to display his talents in front of a television audience of millions.

The young keeper has been speaking to KM-fm Sports Editor Simon Watts ahead of the match...

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