I'd love the Cup to turn tragic into MAGIC

SHREWS STAR OLLIE HOPES CUP FAIRYTALE CAN EASE PAIN OVER DEATH OF HIS SON.. AND BOOST SPIRITS OF HIS COVID-HIT BOSS

- JAMES NURSEY

SHREWSBURY captain Ollie Norburn is dreaming of an FA Cup fairytale after a year of heartache.

In September, Norburn, fiancee Lucy, and daughter Lilly were rocked by tragedy after the passing of newborn son Louie. He tweeted at the time: “The first and last time I held my son. No words to describe the pain right now.”

But tonight the League One midfielder will lead out Shrewsbury at Premier League Southampton dreaming of an upset and a fourth-round home tie with Arsenal.

It is Shrewsbury’s first match of the year after their Covid outbreak and, asked if he was due a fairytale win, Norburn replied: “I hope so.