SALFORD City co-manager Anthony Johnson is still trying to adjust to the “surreal” level of exposure the club is getting, but is more than happy for it to continue if the reason is further success.

Johnson and fellow co-boss Bernard Morley arrived at Salford in January from Ramsbottom United with interest in the non-league outfit having surged due to the 2014 takeover by the ‘Class of 92’ quintet of ex-Manchester United players Gary and Phil Neville, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt.

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A BBC documentary chronicling their first season as co-owners was recently aired — and it shows a campaign that overall was a triumph, Salford finishing it as champions promoted from the eighth tier to the seventh.

Soon after, the Ammies were again tasting televised success as they marked their maiden appearance in the FA Cup first round with an impressive 2-0 victory over SkyBet League Two side Notts County.

They will be looking for something similar on Friday when they host fourth-tier Hartlepool in round two, once more on live television.

And when asked ahead of the tie about the attention on Salford, Johnson said: “It is still surreal and a bit crazy.

“It is not normal for us — we all work full-time, and I will be driving my wagon during the day and then come to training and people want to interview me, so it is very difficult to get your head around things.

“But if you are doing well and being successful, the likelihood is the more press and exposure you are going to get, so it is great to get it.”

Johnson knows that will certainly be the case if Salford see off Hartlepool and then draw a big club in round three.

“We are potentially 90 minutes away from playing a Premier League club,” he said.

“It’s frightening to think, but the reality is we could draw them if — and it’s a big if — we beat Hartlepool. So we better start getting used to it!”

Gareth Seddon and Tom Peers are available, but Luke Clark (hamstring) misses out.