Doncaster City make bizarre Scottish Cup bid as English side use ancient treaty to fuel Celtic and Rangers dream
Ambitious English side Doncaster City have used an ancient claim over their national status to apply for a place in next season’s Scottish Cup. The bizarre bid by the Yorkshire club to gain entry into the competition is based on a 12th century treaty which states the town is legally part of Scotland.
The Sports Direct bankrolled outfit have started life in the 13th tier of the FA pyramid and currently sit top of Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior Football League Division Two but have targeted a rapid climb through the leagues. The side based at the Marra Falcons Stadium and managed by former Sheffield Wednesday star Terry Curran, are using the Treaty of Durham which was signed in 1136 as the basis for their bid as Doncaster was never formally returned to England, even if it leaves historians and football fans scratching their heads in bemusement.
He said: “We have made an application to the Scottish FA for consideration to be entered into the 2022/23 Scottish Cup after finding out our club is in fact based in Scotland.
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