CLUB skipper Brad Quinton has fond memories of the FA Cup.
The record holder for the most number of appearances for Braintree is the only current player to have played in the side when they made their previous appearance at this stage of the competition.
That was away to Shrewsbury Town back in 2005-06 when they lost 4-1. Quinton scored Braintree's goal and of the 542 times he has turned out for the Iron, he ranks this as his most memorable.
The day is given extra meaning for him as the goal he scored came against a young Joe Hart, now Manchester City and England number one.
"It was great a occasion and a real special day for me and the other players despite us losing the game," he recalls.
"Everyone knows the FA Cup is special and I know this game against Tranmere will be fantastic and I'm really looking forward to it.
"In the Shrewsbury game we gave away such an early goal and we never really recovered from it and I know we won't want to do that this Sunday.
"I scored our goal, which was bit special for me as I scored with a header and beat the now England keeper."
Quinton, 32, will be keen to make his 543rd appearance for the Iron and to add to the 69 goals he has netted for the Amlin Stadium club. - "I would just love to score a goal in the game too as I want to build up my average!"
It will also be a special day for the Quinton family, who will all be at the game, because Brad's two year-old son Bobby will one of the two mascots.
