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Cheltenham's Commando Mindset to outsmart Pep: How League Two underdogs are working with the Royal Marines who put England stars out of their comfort zone to take a no-fear approach to FA Cup showdown against Guardiola's Man City

Daily Mail | January 23, 2021

Related Topics: Cheltenham Town F.C., EFL League Two, Manchester City F.C., FA Cup, England, Michael Duff, Pep Guardiola, 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines, Ben Williams

It's about as close to an impossible job as you can find in football.

On Saturday night, in front of an audience of millions watching live on BBC One, League Two Cheltenham Town will confront the might of Manchester City and their master manager Pep Guardiola in the FA Cup.

A famous occasion for the minnows, undoubtedly, but surely not a match they can actually win?

Cheltenham Town are preparing to take on the might of Manchester City in the FA Cup
The League Two outfit will come up against master manager Pep Guardiola and his classy team

Or so you might think. Cheltenham have a secret weapon - a group of former Royal Marines Commandos whose day job for 10 years was to redefine what impossible means.

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