James, Ben, and Matt are back for the first Silkmen News podcast of 2026. This coming after the tragic death of Macclesfield striker Ethan McLeod on the 16th December 2025. Space is provided for some personal reflections on Ethan's passing and how the club has paid a fitting tribute to Ethan's life in the weeks since.

We review the performances in back to back defeats against Buxton and Chester, share some thoughts on the return to the club of Jimmy Holmes as Head of Recruitment, and then it's looking ahead to Saturday. Full extended preview of the FA Cup Third Round game against Premier League Crystal Palace in what promises to be the biggest game the club has faced, and maybe, just maybe the biggest ever shock in FA Cup history.

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