Refers to a person or professional sports team who achieves unexpected or sudden success or recognition, especially after obscurity, neglect, or misery. Cinderella stories tend to gain much media and fan attention as they move closer to the championship game at the end of the tournament.
UK crusty/punks who drink strong cider - esp White Lightning, Strongbow Super because it's cheaper than lager. Typically more political though no less pissed than brew crew. cf. Chaos UK's Cider me up landlord for ciderpunk music.