Dungannon Swifts manager Rodney McAree says he didn't want to "read the headlines tomorrow that the holders had fallen at the first fence" after his side comfortably overcame Ards 3-0 to begin their cup defence.
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'Humble' Semenyo steals show in FA Cup mauling
Antoine Semenyo signed off at Bournemouth in fairytale fashion and makes start to life at Manchester City in a similarly dreamy manner during 10-1 FA Cup win over League One Exeter City.
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Exeter's season 'will not be defined' by cup thrashing - Caldwell