Standing in the shade of the Newport Transporter Bridge lies Pillgwenlly, an area with a rich sporting history and a troubled recent past.

An internet search of the deprived docklands area of Newport, known locally as 'Pill', shows it has been in the news a lot recently, though you will struggle to find a positive headline.

Unless, of course, the story in question is about two of its most famous ex-residents, Tony Pulis and Michael Flynn, who this weekend lock horns in the FA Cup as managers of Middlesbrough and Newport respectively.

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Sylvain Distin
FA Cup winner Sylvain Distin on Football Focus

"They are very impressive, even defensively they are much stronger and it’s a pleasure to watch them. You expect them to win every competition."

And here's the ex-City skipper playing against them for Portsmouth and tussling with Darius Vassell way back in 2007...

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Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton & Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton: "Supporters still have a lot of expectation surrounding this competition and I completely understand why. This is a big competition for them and they'll see this as a good opportunity to go through at home.

"It's the best cup competition in the world, even though the approach from most clubs is different compared to many years ago. It's the most exciting tournament there is; we want to go as far as we can and we know the big clubs will likely be in the latter stages."

Matthew Etherington
Former West Ham winger on BBC Radio 5 live

Wolves look like they could have a good cup run, I like the three at the back, I like the centre forward they have got there. There is lots and lots of talent there and they have bought brilliantly. Nuno has carried on that good form from the Championship.

Time to have a look at some of the 3pm games...

Mark Lawrenson
Ex-Liverpool defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

It is a good cup tie, they are trying to play a little bit of football on a sticky pitch, it's not rock and roll but its very, very competitive. Well done to Accrington because they go in at half-time at 0-0.

Very competitive, if not utterly compelling. Could do with a goal.

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Derby ending the half well - another good cross comes in from Scott Malone, Martyn Waghorn can't flick it on and Mason Bennett hooks an effort well over the bar.

Mark Lawrenson
Ex-Liverpool defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

The referee has just had an adult conversation with both of them, told them to cut it out, and they both sort of shook hands at the end

Very sharp Derby counter end with right-back Jayden Bogle charging into the box, he's stopped by a cracking-looking sliding challenge from Ross Sykes.

Bogle wants a penalty, referee Jon Moss says no. There's then an altercation betwen the two, the linesman sees it and the two have to shake hands and move on...

Janoi Donacien has looked a real threat for Accrington in the first half, and is slowly increasing in confidence, creeping further down the left flank

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Stanley play themselves into a spot of bother at the back but when the ball comes out to George Evans, and he whistles a shot well over.

Accrington have more than held their own but their keeper Jon Maxted has been called into action on a couple of occasions.

Here's his best save..

A lot of head shaking from Mason Mount as he disappears down the sideline. Injuries are the last thing Frank Lampard needs today.

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Mason Mount, not the sort of midfielder who will relish this pitch, is coming off. Hamstring injury? Mason Bennett comes on in his place for Derby. He's been a wonderkid to watch for about five years...

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Billy Kee is able to carry on. Derby now have a shot as midfielder George Evans gets one away from 25 yards but it's easy for Jon Maxted to field.

Mark Lawrenson
Ex-Liverpool defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

It is a worry that it's Billy Kee down for Accrington, he plays a lot on his own up there and he scores a lot of goals. He looks like he will be okay to carry on, John Coleman won't let him go off!

Frank Lampard takes the chance of an injury break to get his side over for a chat. He'll be a bit concerned that his team have been on the back foot in the last 10 minutes or so. They're seeing plenty of the ball but haven't created anything since the opening 10 minutes.

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