There is a famous scene in the 2009 film The Damned United when Brian Clough attempts to motivate his newly-promoted Derby County side for a game against Leeds United in typical Clough
fashion. “John McGovern and Billy Bremner? Equals,” Clough, portrayed by Michael Sheen, bellows. “Kevin Hector and Johnny Giles? Equals.”
Ultimately for Chorley, the biggest night of their 138-year history ended in defeat here, but for 90 engrossing minutes, you could barely split two sides separated by 111 places on the footballing pyramid. European Championship winner João Moutinho and Mike Calveley? Equals.
England international Conor Coady and young striker Connor Hall? Equals.