Footballing greats have turned out to mourn former Liverpool and Everton footballer Gary Ablett.

BBC: Footballing greats remember Gary Ablett

"Gary Ablett was a good footballer but it will take him a while to learn how to be a manager, " added Smith.

BBC: Tooting boss revels in cup glory

Former Carlisle and Shrewsbury manager Simpson arrived at Edgeley Park in July last year, after the Hatters were relegated from League One and Gary Ablett departed as boss.

BBC: Stockport County sack manager Paul Simpson

And although Stockport boast a two-times FA Cup winner in manager Gary Ablett - the first man to win the trophy with both Liverpool and Everton - home advantage and a much superior league placing in the football pyramid, Smith is not giving up hope of a shock.

BBC: Tooting boss revels in cup glory