Macclesfield’s historic win over Crystal Palace was followed by an emotional tribute from one of their players, who insisted the result was for late team-mate Ethan after the 21-year-old died in a car crash.
In the moments after the final whistle, the Macclesfield star made clear what the victory meant to the squad, saying: “That was for Ethan.”
The player explained how close the group had become and how the loss has hit the club, with Macclesfield using the occasion to honour Ethan’s memory as they celebrated a landmark result against Premier League opposition.
The win was described as a special night for everyone connected to Macclesfield, but the emotions were mixed as the team dedicated the occasion to their former team-mate.
Macclesfield’s message was simple after their Crystal Palace triumph: the performance and the result were in tribute to Ethan, whose death at the age of 21 has left the club in mourning.
