http://www.fc-utd.co.uk/RSS.php FC United of Manchester Latest News en-GB Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:55:05 CET Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:55:05 CET http://www.fc-utd.co.uk http://www.fc-utd.co.uk/story.php?story_id=2700
Nick was a graduate from our youth team set up and is familiar to many, because he’s always been a regular on the terraces too. Manager, Karl Marginson, said "Nick did a fantastic job for us when he was drafted into the first team before Christmas. We know we’ll probably need cover in defence again soon, but it isn’t good for young players to sit around not getting regular games, so we’ve agreed to let him go to Rossendale. They play only one division below us and we have a good relationship with Rossendale, so it will be great experience for Nick."]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:08:26 +0100 http://www.fc-utd.co.uk/story.php?story_id=2699
Many FC United fans will be aware of this team, which began life in the same year as our club. They have close links with the originators of the respected Wigan fanzine, The Mudhutter, who have been occasional guests at Course You Can Malcolm. Wigan Robin Park is a fully members-owned club in which all their players, fans and committee pay a weekly membership fee.

Wigan Robin Park FC was founded in 2005 and started life in the Manchester Football League. They quickly rose to the Manchester Premier Division and then the North West Counties First Division, which is the equivalent to where FC United started, but it was called Division Two in our day. Last season, their inaugural season in the NWCFL, Wigan Robin Park finished a respectable 5th and along the way became the first team to defeat title contenders AFC Liverpool at Valerie Park, in front of 603, their highest home crowd. Maybe we can show Wigan Robin Park an even bigger crowd when we visit in July?

Further details of the game will be announced nearer the time.


]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:13:40 +0100 http://www.fc-utd.co.uk/story.php?story_id=2698 Wednesday 7th April 2010, kick off 7:45pm.

The remaining fixtures for the 2010 season are:

February
Sat 13 Worksop Town
Wed 17 Kendal Town
Sat 20 Frickley Athletic
Sat 27 North Ferriby United

March
Wed 3 Ossett Town
Sat 6 Buxton
Sat 13 Durham City
Tues 16 Matlock Town
Sat 20 Hucknall Town
Wed 24 Bradford PA
Sat 27 Guiseley

April
Fri 02 Marine
Mon 5 Ashton United
Wed 7 Ashton United
Sat 10 Burscough
Sat 17 Boston United
Sat 24 Matlock Town

Please note home games are in bold
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Chris Brooker, headliner in his own right has stepped up to the mic to compere for us. Wacky, wild, slightly overweight and ginger are just some of the words used to describe him. Very funny guy may be another that comes to mind as well.

Former City Life ‘Comedian of the Year’, Vince Atta is second on the bill and is sure to hit the spot with his Moss Side tinged observations on life.

Heading the bill is Tony Burgess. From headlining at comedy venues and festivals across the UK headlining his own Edinburgh festival show, Tony’s done it all. He’s also written for talents as diverse as Caroline Ahearn, Johnny Vegas and Steve Coogan and written scripts for the BBC and Channel 4. Tony’s wry take on Mancunian and other life will have you in stitches.

So come down on 11th February 2010 to The Guide Bridge Conservative Club, start time 7.45pm.

Tickets are priced £10 and includes admission and food.

To reserve tickets please contact Vinny on 07792833086 or email office@fc-utd.co.uk

Tickets can also be purchased by credit/debit card by calling the FC Office on 0161 273 8950.

Cheap drink and cheap laughs – what more can you ask for?

Download a poster here.
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The official supporters coach to Frickley Athletic on Saturday 20th February will leave from Chorlton Street. Time to be confirmed

The cost will be £11 for adults and £5 for juniors under 16.

Bookings can now be taken here or email travel@fc-utd.co.uk or by ringing the FC United office on 0161 273 8950.]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:47:08 +0100 http://www.fc-utd.co.uk/story.php?story_id=2695
Ben Deegan, Simon Carden and Jerome Wright got the other goals as the rampant Reds demolished the Dabbers in the thick Cheshire fog.

United controlled the game from the off and went one ahead after just five minutes through on-loan striker Wilson. Lennon grabbed an equaliser five minutes later but then the Reds stepped up a gear with Wilson and Carden both getting on the scoresheet to make it 3-1 at half-time.

Deegan added a fourth two minutes after the restart to put the game beyond doubt but then it was another 25 minutes before Wilson set up Wright for the fifth. The Macclesfield forward completed his hat-trick and the rout 11 minutes before the end.

In recognition of the 52nd anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster, former Busby Babe Ronnie Cope was the special guest at the Weaver Stadium. Cope made his first team debut for United in 1956 and began playing regularly at centre-back for the first team following the tragedy in Munich.

Cope also played alongside Duncan Edwards in the 23-0 demolition of Nantwich Town in the FA Youth Cup’s inaugural season in 1952/53. In the twilight of his career, Cope played for Nantwich Town. All players wore black armbands in commemoration of those who lost their lives as a result of tragedy.

The opening minutes of the game saw FC looking to threaten the Nantwich defence at every opportunity and United could have scored less than five minutes in when Deegan rose in the six-yard box to head a Phil Marsh cross onto the bar.

Early pressure paid off for the Reds as Wilson scored for the first time since his return to the club. A well placed ball from Adam Tong was played forward to Wilson who beat his man and fired his initial shot under the onrushing keeper. Wilson then rounded Jones and had little to do but slide the ball over the line.

Despite continued pressure from United, it was the Dabbers who were next on the score sheet as the long serving Lennon produced an equaliser ten minutes in. A Nantwich free kick was picked up by Lennon who turned and shot across Sam Ashton into the far bottom corner.

Halfway through the first period, Wilson put the Reds ahead once more. Wright’s cross from the left into Deegan fell to Wilson on the edge of the area who had time to set up his powerful drive past the keeper and into the back of the net.

Looking to increase the lead, United continued to push forward, with good spells of one touch passing and attacking play to pressure the home side’s defence. Deegan also almost profited from a weak Nantwich back pass, as the centre forward went one-on-one with Jones, who pulled off a fine one-handed save to deny FC.

Persistence and hard work in the midfield saw Jake Cotterell able to close down the Nantwich defence and push the ball through to Wilson whose storming shot on target from 25 yards out was denied only by an excellent tip-over from Jones.

FC United wrapped up an impressive first half performance with a third goal, this time coming from Simon Carden. Wright’s corner from the left fell to Wilson on the edge of the 18 yard box, who hit his shot on goal low and hard through the crowded area. Jones did well to get down to his left to parry the initial shot; however Carden was on hand at the post to blast the ball into the roof of the net.

As the second half of the game got underway, the heavy fog continued to shroud the Weaver Stadium. However, the weather conditions weren’t enough to stop the on-target Reds who increased the goal margin once again.

Deegan topped off an industrious performance with a goal two minutes into the half. The striker beat the keeper to a poor back pass from Ross Davidson and as Jones went down, Deegan was first to react and picked up the loose ball to fire into the net, past two defenders on the line.

United also held firm at the back, with Tong clearing a corner off the line, and minutes later Ludovic Quistin ending Lennon’s attacking run into the box with a strong defensive tackle.

Marsh’s cross into the six-yard box was picked up by the unmarked Deegan who saw his header on goal denied by another good save from Jones. The Dabbers’ keeper was arguably the one who prevented FC from scoring a handful more goals.

With less than 20 minutes of the game remaining and the fog showing no signs of easing off, United’s left back, Quistin, was dismissed following a second yellow card. As the ball was played through the fog, Quistin jumped for a defensive header and the ball was deemed to have touched his arm. As a result Cotterell moved to left back for the remainder of the game.

A minute later, FC showed no signs of being a man down, going forward and firing a fifth past the Dabbers. Wilson latched onto a decent ball from Carden and a clever pass inside to Wright saw the winger run forward one-on-one with Jones and slot the ball past the keeper to top off a well-worked move.

On 79 minutes, Wilson wrapped up an impressive performance, achieving his hat-trick and notching United’s sixth of the afternoon. The ball was well won by Kyle Jacobs who played the ball over the top to Wilson on the edge of the 18 yard box. Wilson hit the ball first time on his left foot and fired it low and hard off the post into the bottom right hand corner.

Having more than sealed his return to FC, Wilson was replaced by Joseph Yoffe. The Reds continued to go forward until the final whistle and the last action of the game came when a speculative effort by Yoffe saw the keeper make yet another good stop down to his right.

Report by Victoria Fullen.


Nantwich Town
6th February 2010
Played at: Kingsley Fields, Nantwich
UniBond League Premier

Won: 6-1
Half Time: 3-1
Attendance: 1,171

FC United
1. S Ashton
2. K Jacobs
3. L Quistin (cautioned 16, 71; sent off 71)
4. J Cottrell
5. D Chadwick (capt)
6. A Tong
7. B Deegan
8. S Carden
9. K Wilson
10. J Wright
11. P Marsh
Subs
12. J Yoffe (for 9 80)
13.
14. A Rigoglioso (for 7 66)
15.
16. J Holden (for 11 75)
17. C Roca

Scorers: Wilson 5, 23 and 79, Carden 37, Deegan 47, Wright 72.

Nantwich Town
1. L Jones
2. R Davidson
3. C Flynn
4. D Tinson (capt) (cautioned 1)
5. H Davis
6. J Sedgemore
7. A Carter
8. G Blackhurst
9. M Robinson
10. M Lennon (cautioned 81)
11. R Jack
Subs
12. A Kinsey (for 8 69)
13.
14. D McPherson (for 6 60)
15. D Whittaker
16. D Tickle (for 11 46)
17. G Murphy

Scorer: Lennon 10.]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:59:31 +0100 http://www.fc-utd.co.uk/story.php?story_id=2694
There has been no rain since this morning and the forecast is looking dry for the remainder of today and into tomorrow.


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United are unbeaten in 2010 with two draws and a victory giving them a solid base to go forward with. They are two points behind the Dabbers but also have a game in hand. Depending on how Buxton, Burscough and Marine get on this weekend, the Reds could replace Saturday’s opponents in 11th place – a position which Karl Marginson’s side held for much of last season.

United expect to have a virtually full complement of players to choose from. Roca will travel with the squad to the Weaver Stadium and be given the chance to prove he has overcome his hamstring strain, Adriano Rigoglioso can play before serving his three match ban whilst Adam Tong has one month length before emigrating to Australia. Danny Warrender is the only long term absentee.

Assistant manager Roy Soule said: “Carlos felt a little twinge last Saturday at Durham so we decided to take him off. It was only a little twinge though so we’ll give him a fitness test on Saturday.

“Danny (Warrender) is still having problems with his hip and he’s got a few personal problems to resolve. Once they are settled we look forward to welcoming him back into the fold. Tongy has assured me personally that he wants to carry on playing right up until he leaves, he wants to go out on a high – all guns blazing, so that’s good enough for Karl and me.”

Saturday’s fixture will be the 10th competitive match between the two sides, honours are currently even with three wins each and three draws, although Nantwich’s 5-1 in the President’s Cup two years ago, which is included in that statistic, was overturned due to the Dabbers fielding an eligible player.

This season, a Phil Marsh hat-trick and one from Jamie Mack saw United demolish Nantwich 4-0 in October at Hyde United’s Ewen Fields. The Reds will be hoping for more of the same but Soule knows that Nantwich are a tricky team to beat, especially at home.

He said: “They are a good footballing side with a bit of resilience, I like to think we’re like that too. Hopefully the form we showed against them at Hyde can be replicated on Saturday and we’ll pick up all three points.”

Nantwich Town versus FC United of Manchester is this Saturday with kick-off at three o’clock and it’s pay on the gate. Get yourself to that football ground.
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The wearing of Green & Gold attire is intended to provide a public, tangible demonstration of the depth of feeling and provides a direct link to our, commonly shared, Newton Heath roots and has undoubtedly caught a mood.

Many have argued that the only realistic method of protest is one of full and total boycott. For those that made that painful sacrifice in 2005 and received criticism for doing so, it is an understandable reaction. However we did not seek the moral high ground five years ago, and we should not aim to occupy it now. Whether to boycott or not has always been down to individual choice and continues to be exactly that, however IMUSA were correct this week to state that the only real solution is to starve the Glazers of cash.

FC United is a proud bulwark against the travesty of the takeover, but we do not exist as a virtuous island. Our priorities are to continue to build our football club as an example of how we believe all clubs should be constituted; our short term aim is to establish our own stadium, in the longer term we will continue to campaign for wider supporter-ownership across football as we firmly believe that the only sustainable model of ownership is just that. We intend to place FC United at the very centre of that debate.

If we are going to affect significant long term change in the game then it is more important than ever that we maintain our own course to show that there is an alternative model to the instability of clubs which do not involve supporters at their heart. We must continue to help build a broad alliance of fans and interested parties in the wider game and we should encourage those better placed than us to tackle the issues at Old Trafford by giving them our support.

FC United remains as an alternative for fans seeking refuge from the excesses of the Premier League and we continue to be a major part of the visible resistance to the Glazers and the general mismanagement of football. Without the reforms we have campaigned for there will be no long term sustainable solution.

Everyone at FC United remains committed to what we set out to do especially now as we move closer to our own stadium. Our business plan for the stadium has been submitted to the city council and we expect to have a meeting with them in the next few weeks to discuss the next stage.

As we stated in our founding manifesto we will continue to ‘address the concerns which many Manchester United fans have had over the last decade or more with how the club and football have developed, culminating in the club’s takeover by Malcolm Glazer’.

FC United stands as a proud alternative for those disenfranchised supporters

The 2005 manifesto also stated ‘we have ambitious and long term plans’ and we remain resolute in our determination to deliver them.

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We apologise to any supporters that this delay inconvenienced, particularly those that had already begun to make their journey to that match and accept that communication of the delays could have been better.

It is worth a reminder that supporters can subscribe to the club’s free text message service by texting "FC United" to: 07786 200 353

This is the fastest way to hear about FC United news including postponed fixtures.
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On a brighter note the fixture for the 14th has been confirmed as a home game in the County Cup against Cranbrook FC. To those that say who, they come from Chadderton and play just off Broadway.]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:02:20 +0100 http://www.fc-utd.co.uk/story.php?story_id=2689 Nantwich Town FC v FC United of Manchester, Saturday 6th February 2010, Kick off 3:00pm

This game is to be played at Water Lode, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5BS (note this post code does not work with sat navs)

This game will be pay on the gate. Admission prices are as follows:

Adults £9
Concessions £6
Under 16s £2

Free tickets are available for supporters wanting to transfer to the seated area. These are available in advance and can be collected from the Club Shop at the Weaver Stadium during normal opening hours. These are limited to 2 tickets per person.

Please note these do not permit entrance to the ground – they are purely to transfer to the seated area once you have paid at the turnstile.

Club Shop opening times are:
Tuesday 11am-1pm & 6.30pm-7.45pm.
Wednesday 11am-1pm.
Thursday 11am-1pm & 5.30pm-7.30pm.
Friday 11am-1pm.
Saturday from 11am

Travel

Coach:

The coach to Nantwich has had to be cancelled due to insufficient demand. We will try to arrange lifts through the ’Car Sharing’ scheme for those who require transport.
Please email travel@fc-utd.co.uk for further details

Train:

Takes approximately 60 minutes from Manchester Piccadilly (change at Crewe), followed by a 15 minute walk.

Full train details can be found out www.thetrainline.com

Car:

M6 Junction 16 A500 towards Nantwich. Over 4 roundabouts onto A51 towards Nantwich Town Centre, through traffic lights and over railway crossing. Over next roundabout then left at next roundabout past Morrisons supermarket on right. Continue over roundabout through traffic lights. Ground on right at next set of traffic lights.

Parking:

Supporters are advised that in addition to the club’s main car park, free parking will be available at the Malbank School car park. Nantwich Town FC is grateful to Malbank School for their kind co-operation. Supporters should NOT park in the Kingsley Village estate opposite the ground as this is a private development with parking for RESIDENTS ONLY.
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The Bamber Bridge native has been out of work for some time and has decided to take an opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Nicky Platt and Nick Robinson by earning money playing football down under.

Tong is aiming to leave on Monday 1st March 2010 and everyone connected with FC wishes him well. Assistant manager Roy Soule said: "He’s done a great job for us and we wish him all the best and hope that it works out for him."

Tong has made 41 appearances for FC United and scored eight goals since joining from former UniBond Division One North rivals Bamber Bridge in January 2009.
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The meeting will start at 7:30pm

Everyone is welcome to come along and share their ideas and learn more about the role of the DF.

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We want FCUM Radio to be a voice for FC United of Manchester, but also to carry high quality radio content with interaction from all fans and club officials. In addition to the marvellous match day commentary crew of Swampy, Keg and co, FCUM Radio now has volunteers producing music programmes covering blues, folk, indie, electronica, garage, psychedlia, rock n roll, fusion and jazz. We run a 24 hour schedule which is updated every Sunday.

We are looking for enthusiastic and committed volunteers who are interested in producing their own radio show to add to our team. We can provide full training and all you need is a computer and an internet connection. To email us in the week contact station@fcumradio.co.uk

Tune in this week on FCUM Radio, Radio for FC United of Manchester to hear new releases from The Michael Ward Hour, The Shindig Breakfast Show and One More Cup Of Coffee for the week beginning 1 February 2010.

Also this week, we are thrilled to announce that FCUM Radio has three brand new shows for you, from three brand new volunteers. We’re proud to welcome Rockin’ John Cron, Steven Wood and Stuart James to the team. John will be presenting Dadrock & Dance every afternoon at 1pm, Steven Wood presents Northern Lights at 6pm and Stuart James hosts The Roost at 8pm. For full details on what you can expect from their shows, please see below.

You can listen to FCUM Radio by clicking on the following links:

iTunes: http://www. www.fcumradio.co.uk/listen.pls




or

Windows Media Player: www.fcumradio.co.uk/listen.asx

You can now enjoy uninterrupted FCUM Radio 24/7 using the links above or by going to the website (www.fcumradio.co.uk) and clicking on the play button.


Daily Highlights

This Club Is My Club (09:00, 12:00, 19:00)

This week, we have Keg & Swampy’s post-match thoughts from Wednesday’s game with Frickley Athletic and an interview with John Gallymore. We also have match highlights from the away game with Durham City on Saturday. Cockers also brings details on the FC Comedy night, a pre-season friendly for FC in May and news on a seven-a-side tournament for 16 to 19 year olds. To send us a news story for TCIMC, email station@fcumradio.co.uk.


The Shindig Breakfast (08:00 & 11:00)

Listen for the Shindig Pick Of The Week featuring Paolo Nutini, Shindig Song For The Ladies with Peggy Lee and our Shindig Unsigned Band of the Week - Rebel Yell (www.myspace.com/rockrebelyell) Contact the lads at benandmarv@fcumradio.co.uk


Dadrock & Dance with Rockin’ John Cron (13:00)

Following regular slots on Radio Caroline and manchesterismusic.co.uk, FCUM Radio now host Rockin’ John Cron’. RJC will be playing classic rock n roll and plenty of foot tapping favourites. rjc@fcumradio.co.uk

Northern Lights (18:00)

Steven Wood plays a combination of 70s, 80s & 90s Mod and Pop in addition to some recent rarities and fantastic finds. Listen out for You Never Hear It On The Radio with The Beatles and Undercover featuring The Smiths and Kirsty MacColl with ’You Just Haven’t Earned It Yet, Baby’ . northernlights@fcumradio.co.uk

The Roost with Stuart James (20:00)

From Charlie Patton to The White Stripes and everything between. Stuart features a label of the week and bestows the Ruler of The Roost award to his favourite artist from that label. This week’s label is Fat Possum Records from Oxford, Mississippi. theroost@fcumradio.co.uk


The Michael Ward Hour (21:00)

Michael’s Featured Album is Bat For Lashes with ’Two Suns’ and his Turn It Up To Eleven track of the week is by Portishead. Tune in for modern and alternative folk and electronica from across the globe. You can email him at michaelward@fcumradio.co.uk


One More Cup Of Coffee (22:00)

Featuring this week in Continental Corner is compilation album ’Nigeria 70s: Lagos Jump’, One More Cup Of Yesteryear with Leroy Carr & Scrapper Blackwell and the featured Album Of The Week is ’Ogden’s Nut Gone Flake’ by The Small Faces.


FCUM Radio for the week beginning 01/02/10

(Match commentary for Wednesday night’s home game with Ashton United and Saturday’s trip to Nantwich will be provided by Swampy, Keg and Co)


07:00 Folk In The Morning - Press snooze and tune in

08:00 Shindig Breakfast - Wake up to Ben & Marv..... bring a friend

09:00 This Club Is My Club - Club updates, news and features.

10:00 Anarchy Selection - Music helpings from the world of Punk, Ska, New Wave & Psychobilly, just for you

11:00 Shindig Breakfast - A repeat show for those souls who have overslept

12:00 This Club Is My Club - Club updates, news and features.

13:00 Dadrock & Dance - Rockin’ John Cron plays old and new favourites.

14:00 The FCUM Radio Jukebox

18:00 Northern Lights - Steven Wood presents Mod, Pop and rarities from the last three decades.

19:00 This Club Is My Club - Club updates, news and features.

20:00 The Roost - Stuart James introduces a label each week and the artist’s involved.

21:00 The Michael Ward Hour - Electronica and modern/alternative Folk from around the globe.

22:00 One More Cup Of Coffee - Another chance to hear Ben & Marv and their music review show.

23:00 FC Mod Cons - Ska, beat and blues at your pleasure.

00:00 The Jazz Hour - The perfect accompaniment to nodding off with a smile.

01:00 Close.]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:58:15 +0100