In a dramatic FA Cup first-round tie at Nethermoor on Saturday, Guiseley grabbed a stunning 1-0 home win over National League side Sutton United thanks to a last-gasp penalty from Jordan Thewlis.

It means the seventh-tier Lions are one of the lowest ranked sides left in the competition, and they will be awaiting tonight’s second-round draw with excitement.

Fans are being encouraged to come down to Nethermoor to watch the draw in the clubhouse and that bond between the team and supporters is clear.

Richards told the club’s in-house interviewer Ivor Timmis: “For me, the cups are for the fans, the club and the players to have those memories.

“As a manager, my priority will always be the league, but we need to enjoy this.

“You have short careers as a player, and as a club, it’s only the third time we’ve got to the second round proper.

“We need to mark and celebrate the history we’ve made today.”

Richards had said pre-match that his players would give everything to knock out a Sutton side who play two divisions above Guiseley.

And after the game, he told the club’s media: “I said we’d give a performance to be proud of, but we couldn’t guarantee the result.

“But I thought our performance deserved that result.

“I know we scored a penalty in the closing minutes, but Sutton’s first shot on target came from 25 yards out in second half stoppage time.

“I thought we had excellent chances in the first and second half to win the game, as well as a couple of penalty shouts.

“We were against a top National League side who played their strongest team and changed their shape slightly, so I was really pleased we kept a clean sheet.

“We called on our subs to continue that momentum, so it was another squad effort.

“The club should be very proud of the players today because they’ve created memories and connections with the supporters and people within the club.

“They’re a really honest group and I’m so pleased for them tonight.”