The 29-year-old Irishman helped Rotherham to a 2-1 League One play-off final victory against Shrewsbury three years ago and expected to be returning to Wembley last April with Salford for the Leasing. com Trophy final.
However, the coronavirus pandemic took a grip and the game was put on the backburner. Finally, almost a year later, the Class-of-92 backed Ammies are set to take on Portsmouth, who are the current holders having won the 2019 final, in the Papa John’s Trophy final.
In a bizarre twist, the 2020 final will be followed a day later by the 2021 version between Sunderland and Tranmere.
Fortunate
“All my mates from Dublin have been giving me a lot of stick,” smiled midfielder Towell. “Yous might win it but you’ll only win it for a day!
“These are the times we’re in, but really we’re very fortunate that we can go and play a football match at Wembley.
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