Stourbridge boss Gary Hackett proclaimed his side’s Emirates FA Cup victory over Northampton Town as their "biggest achievement.”
It took a dramatic late goal from Jack Duggan to secure their win and seal a place in the third round for the first time in the club’s history.
As the lowest-ranked club left in the competition, the Northern Premier League outfit will now travel to face Wycombe Wanderers in January dreaming of another upset.
Stourbridge 1-0 Northampton Town
Emirates FA CupSecond Round
Tuesday 13 December 2016
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But before that, Hackett was happy to enjoy Tuesday’s taste of victory and pay tribute to the club’s staff and supporters.
"This has got to be the biggest achievement, beating a League One side at home," said Hackett.
"I thought we were outstanding. We certainly didn't get lucky, we were the better team.
"This is what the FA Cup is about, it's one of those special nights and it's a great occasion for everybody connected with the football club.”
Stourbridge-born Hackett, who has been in charge at the War Memorial Athletic Ground for 11 years, has taken the club to the second round three times in the last five years only to miss out on the third round.
Stourbridge celebrate their FA Cup victory over Northampton Town
And now they’ve made it, the former Shrewsbury Town and West Brom player says he wants everybody involved to enjoy their moment of Cup glory.
"Everybody connected with this football club are heroes,” he said.
“I spoke to a gentleman who comes on the coach every week and never misses a game home or away - I told him 'these nights are for you'.
"Hugh [Clark, Stourbridge president] has been here 50 years and experienced some tough times at this football club, so he gets rewarded. We all do."
