Image source, Independent

David Mannix will be trying to help Warrington to FA Cup glory against Gateshead today and the former Liverpool player has been looking back on a career which did not progress in the way many thought it would.

"I was Liverpool's main player and Wayne was Everton's," Mannix told the Independent., external "I'd back myself against anyone. But he had what I had plus some.

"I was strong for my age; he was stronger. Wayne was the only lad that I came across who was better than me."

Now though, he says: "I block out the memories. The positive ones lead to thinking about the negative and I'm not ready to deal with them just yet."

Image source, Getty Images

Times are also changing at Leicester, but not in the same way as at West Ham.

As West Ham were dropping down the Premier League table with defeat after defeat back in April, the Foxes were marching towards the Championship title.

But it has not been a pleasant return to the Premier League. Nine games without a win has seen them sink to the bottom of the standings, while manager Nigel Pearson got into a spat with a fan after the 3-1 midweek defeat to Liverpool, saying fans "should stay at home" if they cannot recognise the efforts of the team.

How they could do with a win at Aston Villa today.

Image source, Getty Images

There's no doubt times are changing at West Ham - it was only at the start of this year that they were accused of "playing football from the 19th century" by Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho.

Now, though, they have developed an impressive attacking swagger thanks, in the main, to the exciting additions of Alex Song in midfield and forwards Enner Valencia and Diafra Sakho. All three are in contention for today's game.

There is nothing false about the position West Ham find themselves in.

Mubangizi Ceasar Julius: I missed a penalty for my school. we lost the finals.

Gaba Muhammad Abubakar: I once missed a crucial penalty that cause us to miss cup.

Aarif Khan: Final Few seconds came on as a sub were losing 1-0 80th min gave a cross that led to a goal and was brought down in the box 89th min, amid a fight, scored final score 2-1 what a day I tell u miss my school days badly

These three have kindly kicked us off but we want more of your cup memories. From the silly to the sublime, let us know on the BBC Sport Facebook, external page, on Twitter via #getinspired, external or by texting to 81111.

Don't forget to mention your team, too!

Image source, Getty Images

Twists, turns, last-minute goals and unlikely heroes, the FA Cup has certainly delivered so far this season. And we will have a fully dedicated live text on today's FA Cup action later.

Factory workers and plasters have made the headlines in recent weeks with their goals contributing to some giant-killing exploits, while a pre-match team talk from Alan Shearer inspired Blyth Spartans to victory against Hartlepool on Friday, according to the non-league side's match winner Jarrett Rivers.

But for every hero there is often a villain, a players seeing red after failing to keep their cool and damaging their side's chances of progressing, or scoring an own goal that sends their side out of the competition.

So, inspired by this season's FA Cup, have you ever been your side's hero or villain in a crucial cup game? Scored the winner in a final maybe? Or missed a crucial penalty?

Let us know your tales of match-winning moments, or costly blunders, and send us your photos via #getinspired, external and text us on 81111.

Image source, Getty Images

Yep, times are changing at West Ham and there was a time, not so long ago, that fans probably did not relish the arrival of another fixture, but now they probably cannot come soon enough.

There's still three-and-a-half hours to go before the first game of the day, but fear not, as we have plenty to keep you entertained until kick-off comes round.

As well as all the build up to West Ham v Swansea, and the day's second fixture between Aston Villa and Leicester (16:00 GMT), we'll also take a look at today's papers, check out the big talking points from yesterday's games and hear about your cup memories.

On top of all that there is more FA Cup second-round action, which will have its own dedicated live coverage online as well as a special Final Score, and also MOTD2 Extra at 12:15 GMT.

Gorge on that feast of football.

Sat in the stands at West Brom back in April, watching their side slump to a fourth successive defeat, a group of frustrated West Ham fans unfurled a banner saying 'Fat Sam Killing West Ham'...

Image source, Getty Images

...fast forward eight months and things are very different. Seven wins from West Ham's opening 14 games means, should they beat Swansea today, they will move up to third in Premier League. I repeat. West Ham. Third.

Image source, Getty Images

There are plenty of reasons to smile in east London...