The FA Cup first round kicks off on Friday night with live BBC TV coverage of Salford City - part-owned by a clutch of ex-Manchester United players - and Notts County.

It's that stage of the competition where the word "magic" gets liberally used - and with good reason. So, we're asking you to tell us what your best memory of last year's competition is. 

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Former Celtic assistant manager Murdo MacLeod doubts Ronny Deila's suggestion that he has no thoughts about his future after their 2-1 defeat by Molde.

The Celtic manager is confident the club's board will give him more time to improve their European fortunes.

But MacLeod says Deila has to fix the problems this season, not next year.

"Obviously every manager has got to think about his position, especially when you're sitting bottom of the group," MacLeod told BBC Scotland.

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So how much longer does Ronny Deila have as Celtic manager?

The Norwegian has twice failed to qualify for the Champions League group stages and seems unlikely to guide his side to the Europa League knockout rounds this term.

“I'm very confident we can reach the Champions League next year,” he said. “That confidence comes from what I've done in the past. I know what I'm building. You need to build relationships - it's like having a girlfriend."

When asked if he has had assurances from chief executive Peter Lawwell and owner Dermot Desmond that he will be afforded that opportunity, Deila said: “I feel I have their backing.” 

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All 125 seats in Stoke City's press box have been reserved for the visit of Chelsea. This has only ever happened once before - for the visit of Besiktas in 2011.Can't think why...

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The pressure is building on manager Ronny Deila after another European defeat for Celtic on Thursday. The Scottish champions lost at home against Molde, having been beaten by the same opponents in Norway two weeks ago.

Norwegian Deila attributed the difficulties to defensive problems.

"We gave them two goals, easy goals," he said. "We can fix the individual errors that are causing the problems. Changing the back four doesn't help. People look a bit nervous. There's a lack of leadership and also a confidence issue. 

"We didn't go for experienced defender because our policy is to buy young talented players we can develop. But it's about a balance."

Andy Murray has taken the first set against home favourite Richard Gasquet in Paris on a tiebreak. 

You can follow it on our live text or listen to live commentary on 5 live sports extra. 

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Mark Hughes confirms that Shay Given and Marc Muniesa are his only injury absences for Saturday's game.

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Mark Hughes is now talking about about former England striker Peter Crouch, who is growing frustrated about a lack of game time at Stoke.

"It's understandable Peter wants more football but e and others will just need to be patient. It's still early on in the season. I fully understand where he's coming from but I wouldn't like to let him go in January, not if I had the choice."

You might have noticed that Fleetwood Town's David Ball is on the list. What an achievement!

It was his stunning chip against Preston in March that earned him a place on the coveted shortlist.

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Manager Mark Hughes opens by talking about Jose Mourinho, who has opted not to appeal his stadium ban and will not be at the Britannia on Saturday.

"Maybe he's tired of arguing his case," Hughes said. "It might impact negatively on the team but it might not. 

"I don't anticipate him sneaking in with a laundry basket again. I'm not sure if it's for us or the FA to monitor him. Unless an FA official is sat on Jose's knee I'm not sure if anyone knows if he'll be here."

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Mark Hughes has arrived...   

Max Baggins-Craig: Cristiano Ronaldo, the one man band, coming to arenas soon. 

Heppi Heppi: Suarez - dental assistant.

King Zorba: Diego Costa obviously has a great future in panto when his playing days are over.

I was going to ask for a Photoshop mock-up of Costa, but King Zorba obliged shortly afterwards...

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Oxford United have agreed a short-term contract with defender Cameron Gayle.

The 22-year-old has joined the League Two side initially for a month having impressed on trial with the U's.

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It's getting to the business end of the first set in Paris - Gasquet's serving at 6-5 to take it to a tiebreak. You can follow it on our live text or listen to live commentary on 5 live sports extra. 

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Despite being in the job just five weeks, Brentford's Lee Carsley is the Championship Manager of the Month for October. His side won four out of their five games. His midfielder Alan Judge is the player of the month. 

Mark Robins of Scunthorpe United is the League One Manager of the Month after five wins from six. Millwall winger Aiden O'Brien takes the player award after scoring three goals. 

Plymouth manager Derek Adams took the League Two title, with his side five points clear at the top of the table. Morecambe striker Shaun Miller is player of the month, after scoring six goals in five matches. 

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Bud the horse - punched by a Newcastle United fan following the 2013 Tyne-Wear derby - has earned a promotion.

The stallion is off down to the Big Smoke to help teach younger horses , externalat London Metropolitan Police's mounted section.

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You have been warned, he hates losing…

Listen to World Football’s interview with Newcastle United’s Aleksandr Mitrovic.

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Newcastle manager Steve McClaren on the Cherries challenge: "We've got a tough away game but if we perform well we've got a chance.

"This is an opportunity for us but Bournemouth will also be saying the same. We've got to make sure we're focussed and ready.

"I have the greatest respect for Eddie Howe. How he's got Bournemouth up is remarkable and he could be a future England manager."

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Magpies boss Steve McClaren has been delivering his team news ahead of the long trip south:

"Keeper Rob Elliot is fit to play. We gave him enough time, rest and recovery and he's trained the last two days.

"Daryl Janmaat is fit as well. We've got a few injuries on the periphery and we are looking for consistency in our team." 

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Palace manager Alan Pardew: "We're looking forward to the game. We had a good performance against Manchester United [0-0 last week] and did well at Anfield last season.

"Yala's [Yannick Bolasie] played as a striker a number of times for us and I thought he did okay. His pace & power caused LFC problems last time."

On their opponents:

"Liverpool had a long trip to Russia last night. We need to put them under pressure on Sunday.

"I think Christian Benteke's a terrific player. He's a different kind of threat to what they've had before and a great signing, I think.

"I thought that squad at the start of the year was a top four squad - and my mind hasn't changed."