The voice of Gainsborough Trinity Dan Page believes the club's historic FA Cup run encapsulates why volunteering is so special ahead of their televised second round tie against Harrogate Town. Trinity advanced from the first round proper in dramatic fashion, coming back from 3-0 down to take Hednesford Town to extra time before eventually edging a nail-biting penalty shoot-out via the odd kick in 18. Page, 43, is the club’s stadium announcer and has been a regular at The Northolme since 2000.
He feels Trinity’s extraordinary victory, and the prospect of a glamour third round tie, shows why getting involved at your local club can be so rewarding. “It was the most extraordinary game I've ever seen,” said Page, reflecting on the heist at Hednesford. “We've got through to the second round for the first time in 72 years and we’ve started to dream about the third round now, so it's an amazing experience which means so much to a lot of people.
“The club runs on volunteers. I don't live locally anymore but I've always done it and come back because I enjoy it and because you want to be part of it. “These sorts of days come around so infrequently and make it all worthwhile.
“Football, particularly non-league football, conjures up emotions like nothing else. I was there with my dad, who doesn’t go to a lot of away games, and it was a really special moment for us being there in and amongst the rest of the supporters. It brings families together.
” “I just wanted to.
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