PICTURE SPECIAL: How York City's FA Cup fairytale day at Bolton turned to despair

10 January 2011 01:17
York City's players got a taste of the big time at Bolton on Saturday - and Sportsmail was behind the scenes following their bid for FA Cup glory. [LNB]We went with the Blue Square Bet Premier side from their team hotel, via coach, to the Reebok Stadium as manager Gary Mills and his team planned for the third-round tie. [LNB] Ready to rumble: York get together for their pre-match huddle[LNB]Those plans nearly paid dividends. York may be 98 places below Barclays Premier League Bolton, but they matched them for over 80 minutes before losing 2-0 after late goals from Kevin Davies and Johan Elmander. [LNB]York were backed by 5,000 fans and keeper Michael Ingham said: 'I wish we could all play in front of that crowd every week because it was a mind-blowing experience. [LNB]'I hope we have given them a great day out because we did everything we could and held one of the best sides in the Premier League for virtually the whole match. It has been a long time since a non-League side beat a topflight side but we came very close and I think the players should be proud of themselves.'[LNB] Food for thought: York players havetheir pre-match meal[LNB] [LNB] Winning hand: Michael Rankine enjoys a game of cards on the team bus[LNB] [LNB] Pointing the way: Manager Gary Mills talks tactics[LNB] [LNB] Get with the programme: Jamie Reed reads all about Bolton[LNB] [LNB] So close: Kevin Davies scores late on for Bolton (left) and Daniel Parslow (right) can't believe York's FA Cup dream is all over[LNB]  FA Cup fourth round draw: Saints land plum tie against Manchester United Bolton 2 York 0: Davies and Elmander see off brave MinstermenMills ready to put York back on map... with a little help from Old Big 'Ead [LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:People: Kevin Davies, Johan Elmander Places: York

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