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the Cup quarter-finals if they can win the replay against City at the Etihad Stadium a week tomorrow (the Wolves league trip will have to be rearranged).

Hoyle is confident Town’s squad can handle a heavy workload of matches – especially with the spirit in the squad and the backing they are getting from fans.

Reflecting on the atmosphere as Town went toe-to-toe with a City side who play Monaco in the Champions League tomorrow night, Hoyle commented: “The crowd were outstanding.

“Sometimes when you get a big crowd and there are people who don’t come every week, you get a bit nervous it’s more a day out and there might not be an atmosphere.

“But our crowd were absolutely solid, they were together and they were one – and all credit to David Wagner.

“He has brought the club, the fans and the town together – and that’s great as we are about to enter what could become the most special 15 games in this club’s history.

“All I can say is we are going to give it our biggest shot.

“We are together, we are one and we are united. We will give it everything we’ve got.”

On the playing front, Hoyle couldn’t be happier with how the backroom staff and playing staff are producing the goods, with 12 wins, two draws and only one defeat in the last 15 outings in all competitions.

“The really pleasing thing for me is that we have a squad – it’s not about a first XI or 15 or 16 players,” explained the chairman.

“David made nine changes (against Manchester City) from the team that played at Rotherham – so we’ve put a completely different team out – and that team has just given one of the biggest clubs in the world a right game for 90 minutes.

“For me, that’s a proud moment and the players should