Newport County's Antoine Semenyo made his FA Cup debut at Imber Court, helping the club defeat Wrexham and Leicester City. He later won the FA Cup with Manchester City at Wembley. Semenyo's journey from Met Police FC to Wembley is a testament to his perseverance and talent. He was rejected by several top clubs in his teenage years, but he bounced back to become a key player for Newport County. Semenyo's mentorship from David Hockaday at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College helped him get back on track. He started in the 4-0 win against Wrexham before their Hollywood takeover, and was then excellent in a classic giant-killing, when they defeated a Leicester City side with a defence of four Premier League title winners. Semenyo returned to Bristol City before Newport's cup run was over. He was given a seven-minute runout, during a loan at Newport from Bristol City. Semenyo knows what this competition is all about, having experienced the highs and lows of the FA Cup. He was only given a seven-minute runout, during a loan at Newport from Bristol City. Semenyo had to do things the hard way, being rejected by Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Crystal Palace and Millwall in his teenage years. He spent the following year barely playing sport at all. It was only after he moved from London to Swindon at 16 that his football career vaguely got back on track, albeit at the somewhat unpromising-sounding South Gloucestershire and Stroud College.