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Shakers stun Norwich to reach round four

Ben Futcher gave Bury a lift the day after they sacked manager Chris Casper as the League Two side shocked Norwich in their third-round replay at Gigg Lane.

The 6ft 7in centre half, son of Paul and nephew of Ron, both of whom played for Manchester City in the 1970s, finished smartly from David Buchanan's ball into the danger area after 18 minutes as Norwich failed to clear.

Giantkillers: Bury goalscorers Andy Bishop (L) and Ben Futcher celebrate at the final whistle

Bury, watched by former Wigan boss Chris Hutchings amid rumours of a shock return to management with the League Two strugglers, had gone nine games without a win — a run that led to the decision to part from Casper and director of football Keith Alexander — while Championship opponents Norwich had gone nine matches without defeat.

Bury went two-up in the 61st minute when Andy Bishop finished in style with a low left-foot shot after being put through by Nicky Adams.

Norwich pulled a goal back after 86 minutes when 38-year-old substitute Dion Dublin, who had been sent on at the start of the second half, tapped in Jamie Cureton's header across goal after Lee Croft's effort had come back off a post. But Bury held on to reach the fourth round.

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