John Laidlar's Alty Files drops a subtle clue as to the source...
A new mural has appeared on the Popular Side at the J. Davidson Stadium (pictured above). Below are our "initial" thoughts on the subject.
Red and white paint has been applied to the rear of the Popular Side terracing in alternate bands of colour.
In advance of Saturday's FA Cup match against Bradford (Park Avenue) the mural alludes to the Club's proud FA history - albeit little has been seen of FA Cup success in recent years
Catering to the modern vogue for social media, the mural advertises the hashtags #Alty and #FACup.
How and when the piece of artwork was completed remains shrouded in mystery but it is believed someone cooked up the idea earlier this week.
It is now two years since Altrincham last reached the First Round Proper, at which stage non-League clubs have the chance of a giantkilling against an EFL club.
Eventually, whether this season or next, Altrincham hope to add to their seventeen FA Cup victories against Football League clubs, which are listed below