http://www.fc-utd.co.uk/RSS.php FC United of Manchester Latest News en-GB Sun, 26 May 2013 10:05:43 CEST Sun, 26 May 2013 10:05:43 CEST http://www.fc-utd.co.uk http://www.fc-utd.co.uk/story.php?story_id=4920
Tickets for the friendly match cost 6 Euro each (all sections including seated areas). One Euro of each ticket sold will be a donated to a children’s hospice that is located in Berlin.

The ticket price includes travel on the public transport network in Berlin. That covers the ABC fare zones (all of Berlin and parts of Brandenburg including Potsdam and Babelsberg) 3 hours before kickoff until 3am the next day.

Full details of the match and events over the weekend, including directions are available here.

We will shortly be announcing more details of the match in Dresden on Sunday 2nd June.

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Players and supporters have set up their own sponsorship pages in many cases and for those that haven’t there is a group page called the FC22ers. Please show your support by clicking on one of the links below.

Jake Cottrell is a late substitution for Adam Jones and is promising to beat Nicky Platt’s players’ record time of 41 minutes and 44 seconds. Why not post him a note of encouragement below?

TV coverage starts live on BBC2 at 10.00 am. and full details of the run and the course map can be found here. Please get down to the course to cheer on the players and supporters if you can – they will all be wearing red first team tops. Immediately after the race the runners will be meeting up at the back of Bar 38 in the Great Northern Square near the junction of Peter Street and Deansgate for a drink if you’d like to join them.

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Aled Duckfield
Andy Griffiths - Sponsor Online Here
Andy Lake - Sponsor Online Here
Brett Turton
Dave Brown – Sponsor Online Here
Daz Lyons
Dean Stott – Sponsor Online Here
Helen Walker - Sponsor Online Here
James Spencer – Sponsor Online Here
Jerome Wright – Sponsor Online Here
Jo Bird
Jo Purcell
Kay Philips
Lee Sherrard
Michelle Noonan
Mike Sherrard – Sponsor Online Here
Rachel Johnston
Richard Brown - Sponsor Online Here
Stephen Duckfield
Tony Jones – Sponsor Online Here
Wayne Clark - Sponsor Online Here]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 13:34:51 +0200 http://www.fc-utd.co.uk/story.php?story_id=4918
Players and supporters have set up their own sponsorship pages in many cases and these can be found below. For those that haven’t there is a group page called the FC22ers which can be accessed at the bottom of the page. Please show your support by clicking on one of the links below.

Jake Cottrell is a late substitution for Adam Jones and is promising to beat Nicky Platt’s players’ record time of 41 minutes and 44 seconds. Why not post him a note of encouragement below?

TV coverage starts live on BBC2 at 10.00 am. and full details of the run and the course map can be found here. Please get down to the course to cheer on the players and supporters if you can – they will all be wearing red first team tops. Immediately after the race the runners will be meeting up at the back of Bar 38 in the Great Northern Square near the junction of Peter Street and Deansgate for a drink if you’d like to join them.

James Spencer
Dean Stott
JeromeWright
Jake Cottrell
Dave Brown
Richard Brown
Daz Lyons
Helen Walker
Tony Jones
Wayne Clark
Adam Carpenter
Andy Lake
Mike Sherrard
Andy Griffiths
Jo Bird
Aled Duckfield
Stephen Duckfield
Rachel Johnston
Kay Philips
Jo Purcell
Lee Sherrard
Brett Turton
Michelle Noonan

Support the whole FC team of runners here


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Trinity High School
Tuesday 28th May to Friday 1st June, 10am to 3pm. 11 to 16 year olds.
Cambridge Street, M15 6HP
Free of charge. Contact Adam Jones at FC United, 07557 407121, adamjones@fc-utd.co.uk.

Abraham Moss High School
Tuesday 28th May to Friday 1st June, 10am to 3pm. 9 to 16 year olds.
Crescent Road, Crumpsall, M8 5UF
£10 for the week - contact Paul Barrett at Abraham Moss High School, 0161 219 6699.

Manchester Communication Academy
Monday 3rd June to Friday 7th June, 1pm-3pm. 10 to 19 year olds.
2 Silchester Drive, M40 8NT.
Free of charge. Contact Adam Jones at FC United, 07557 407121, adamjones@fc-utd.co.uk.]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 13:18:00 +0200 http://www.fc-utd.co.uk/story.php?story_id=4916
The FC United of Manchester women’s team is holding trials for players for the 2013/14 season on Saturday 15 June. The team’s debut season this year saw the side finish runners-up in both cup and league and they hope to do even better next season.

Any players interested in taking part in the trials should contact womensteam@fc-utd.co.uk to register their interest and to receive further information.
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The annual FC United awards night, which took place at St Bernadette’s Club in Whitefield on Friday 17th May, began with words from the managers from the three FC teams, Karl Marginson, Dave Brown and Lee Sutton. General manager Andy Walsh also spoke about the season just gone and the progress on our plans for our new ground before the main event began and the handing out of the awards.

The winners are listed in full below:

First team awards
The Russell Delaney supporters’ player of the year - Adam Jones
First team managers’ award - Matthew Wolfenden
First team players’ player - Matthew Wolfenden

Youth team awards
Youth team manager’s award - Lewis Adams
Youth team players’ player - Charles Doyle

Women’s team awards
Women’s manager’s award - Amy Battel
Women’s players’ player - Olivia Greenhalgh

Website and Radio awards
FC United writers’ player of the season - Michael Norton
FCUMRadio player of the season - Dean Stott

Branch and group awards
Ashfield Reds - Jon Worsnop
Eccles Branch - Adam Jones
FCUth - Adam Jones
IVB goal of the season - Tom Greaves v Stafford Rangers
Newton Heath Branch - Adam Jones
Newton Heath women’s player - Kirsty Chamberz
Stockport Branch - Matthew Wolfenden
Tameside Branch - Adam Jones
Trafford Branch - Kyle Jacobs
Yorkshire Branch - Adam Jones

There was also a special award made to physio Debbie Wilson who is leaving the club to live in New Zealand. The night ended with an auction of shirts worn and signed by the players, followed by dancing to DJ Pace.]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 13:10:29 +0200 http://www.fc-utd.co.uk/story.php?story_id=4914 Friendlies Criteria.

Pre-season often seems a little crowded, because we try to play enough friendly games to ensure all squad members benefit from a complete programme of pre-season matches.

These are now confirmed dates for the first team friendlies, with 3 games that are almost finalised and will be announced soon. There is a possibility of one or two more FCXI games, but it may be difficult to fit any more into that list, especially as the North West Counties League starts two weeks earlier than ours.


Sat 6 July 2013 – Shelley CFC Original News Story

Wed 10 July 2013 – West Didsbury and Chorlton v FCXI Original News Story

Sat 13 July 2013 – Almost finalised

Thur 18 July 2013 – Oldham Borough v FCXI (at Atherton Collieries’ ground) Original News Story

Sat 20 July 2013 – Leamington FC Original News Story

Wed 24 July 2013 – FC United v Bolton Wanderers XI, at Bower Fold, Stalybridge Original News Story

Sat 27 July 2013 – Kendal Town Original News Story

Tue 30 July 2013 – Almost finalised

Sat 3 Aug 2013 – Scarborough Athletic (at Bridlington’s ground) Original News Story

Sat 10 Aug 2013 – Almost finalised


Sat 17 Aug 2013 - League starts





Supporters Coaches

Details of supporter coaches will be posted here nearer the time.
]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 15:15:55 +0200 http://www.fc-utd.co.uk/story.php?story_id=4913 here and this will remain on the headline news stories for future reference. This will give you the full list of expected dates for games and the date in the title of the story will change whenever it is updated with new information.

Home game

FC United v Bolton Wanderers XI, Wednesday 24 July 2013, at Bower Fold, Stalybridge, k.o. 7.45pm
In echoes of last season, Bolton Wanderers contacted FC United and requested a pre-season friendly, which we have decided to host at Stalybridge, similar to last season’s game against Blackburn Rovers. Bolton Wanderers have kindly agreed that all profits from this game can be retained by FC United, so we’re hoping for another bumper crowd for our only ’home’ friendly. Manager, Karl Marginson, says "Bolton should be a really good test for our players, as they narrowly missed out on the Championship play off places. The game we played at Stalybridge last season was exactly what we needed and to get another offer this year from a League club shows what sort of friendlies we might attract when we’ve got our own ground."

Away games

Shelley CFC, Saturday 6 July 2013
Our friendly programme will open with a trip to Yorkshire to play a community football club at their newly redeveloped ground. Shelley CFC have built a fantastic facility based at Storthes Park, within the campus of Huddersfield University and they combined that with winning promotion for the second year running, so will now play in the Premier Division of the West Yorkshire league.

West Didsbury and Chorlton v FCXI, Wed 10 July 2013
This game has been confirmed after a failed attempt a couple of years ago to arrange a friendly between our two clubs. West Didsbury and Chorlton are now established in their recently built ground and are playing in the North West Counties Football League, where FC United started 8 years ago. It will be an interesting trip back to our roots, but with a chance to visit a new club and a new ground.

Oldham Borough v FCXI (at Atherton Collieries’ ground), Thur 18 July 2013
Oldham Borough are old friends of FC United and there are good links between our two clubs. We’re looking forward to another visit to play them in a friendly at Atherton Collieries ground.

Leamington FC, Saturday 20 July 2013
This friendly gives us an opportunity for a trip to the famous spa town to play Leamington FC, who have just been promoted from the Southern League to the Conference North ...probably, because you never know how they’ll divide up the north and south teams. We’re not at all jealous of their promotion, much!

Kendal Town, Saturday 27 July 2013
Kendal’s troubles this season were well known and despite a valiant battle they finished in the relegation places. The very slight upside is that not being in the same division next season will give us this opportunity to arrange a friendly against Kendal, so we can visit the Lake District on a summer Saturday, which the league fixtures never seemed to manage.

Scarborough Athletic (at Bridlington’s ground), Saturday 3 Aug 2013
Another exciting trip, this time to play a fellow fans-owned club. It will be great to return to Bridlington where Scarborough Athletic currently play their games. Scarborough Athletic achieved promotion this season (that’s becoming a bit of a theme in our friendlies) so they’ll be joining the first division of our league, but it’s anyone’s guess whether they’ll play in the North or South half.
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Babelsberg need to know names by the 23rd May and it will be a first come, first served basis. To reserve a space please contact Thoralf by emailing marketing@babelsberg03.de.

Full details of the matches including admission and travel will be available shortly.
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The package includes soup and sandwiches 18 holes of golf playing team stableford with full handicap allowance plus post golf meal. There are also individual competitions for longest drive, nearest the pin and a ‘Beat the Pro’ prize.

Evening prize presentation dinner will take place in a private suite at the Mere Golf Resort & Spa.

To enter a four person team costs £380.00. Sign up early and it’s just £280.00.

An outstanding price at one of the region’s top courses and a fairway to raise money for a good cause to boot.

For more details or to book your place contact Mike Burtonwood, Commercial Manager, FC United of Manchester, on 07966 265353 or email sponsorship@fc-utd.co.uk
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Tickets are still available and can be reserved by contacting the office on 0161 273 8950 or office@fc-utd.co.uk

It’s been a fantastic season, so it’s time to party. Join players, management and staff to celebrate another season of fantastic performances. Come and celebrate this fantastic season with your fellow fans, the teams, club staff and volunteers. Celebrate the commencement of work on our own ground, celebrate our amazing and resilient climb through the league, and celebrate our unique club. ……And celebrate our future.

See your players, from all three teams, receive their awards then dance the night away until 1am. Special guests on the night, not to be missed.

Ticket price only £10 includes a buffet, disco and a few surprises. A night not to miss from 7:30pm onwards.

Venue : Saint Bernadettes Social Club, corner of Manchester Road / Selby Avenue. Whitefield. M45 8UT.
(five minutes walk from Whitefield tram stop or Bus 135 from Manchester or Bury stops outside).

Tickets limited to 250 and selling fast, don’t miss out on what promises to be a great night.

Any further information please contact Vinny on 07792 833 086 who will be happy to help answer any queries.

The age limit is 13 years and above.

Download Poster]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 16:52:59 +0200 http://www.fc-utd.co.uk/story.php?story_id=4909 online through the Club Shop. If you order a membership please do it separately rather than with other merchandise.

Membership runs from the 1st July to 30th June each year so cards will be sent out in early July.

You can also pay by credit card/debit card by ringing the Club Office on 0161 273 8950.

A reminder that membership for the 2012/13 season is still available for those who want to have continuous membership.]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 10:39:00 +0200 http://www.fc-utd.co.uk/story.php?story_id=4908
A bright start saw FC leap into a 2-0 lead inside ten minutes. First Kane Hughes pounced when Yousif Yousif mishit his own effort on goal on six minutes and a minute later Mike Taylor received the ball some forty yards from goal and with a few steps to ensure control lashed a shot goalwards, comprehensively beating Connor Backhouse in the home goal. It could have been three on ten minutes when Jonathan Poizer fired just wide after he and Yousif exchanged passes.

The home team started to recover from their lethargic start and after 15 minutes came close when Joe Hornby was only narrowly wide. They did later have the ball in the net but that effort was ruled out for an offside call. That though was the limit of their first half threat and FC United were unlucky not to add to the score. A Taylor free kick from the edge of the box was turned out by Backhouse for a corner after 20 minutes, on 34 minutes a Taylor run from the left wing saw Poizer shoot toward goal, his effort being deflected for a corner and three minutes later a rasping Hughes drive hit the post with Yousif unable to get the rebound on target. The half drew to a close with FC picking up three bookings as the frustration of seeing niggling Prescot challenges go unpunished got the better of them and the visitors in a seemingly comfortable 2-0 lead.

The home side doubtless received some strong words of encouragement in the break as Jay Roberts quickly pulled a goal back in the 46th minute and after three FC United substitutions were able to break beyond the defence and equalise in the 70th minute. The game could then have gone either way as both sides sought a decisive goal. Prescot initially looked the more likely although FC were finishing stronger as the game drew to a close. So much so that Paul Foy was cautioned for a late challenge on FC substitute Yasser Belattar as he broke down the right wing.

A draw looked the likely result as the game went into injury time but Taylor had other ideas. As an FC attack looked to be floundering he drove across the Prescot keeper and in at the far post. The home side appealed desperately for an offside decision that never came. Indeed Backhouse was cautioned for being a little too vociferous in his protestations to the assistant referee. The game finished shortly afterwards and FC took the points that allowed them to leapfrog their hosts into a second place league finish.

Prescot Cables: Connor Backhouse, Scott Thomas, Thomas Alymer, Ryan Smith, Adam Lee, Jay Roberts, Lewis Jones, Liam Shaw, Paul Kay, Joe Hornby, Callum O’Connor. Substitutes: Stephen Milne, Steven Francis, James Barnes, John Sharpe.

FC United of Manchester:
1. Ryan Barker
2. Matt Musialowski
3. Lewis Adams
4. George Shaw
5. Jack Burgess
6. Kial Callacher
7. Kane Hughes (Goal 6 mins)
8. Josh Smethurst
9. Yousif Yousif
10. Mike Taylor (Goals 7 & 90 mins)
11. Jonathan Poizer

Substitutes:
GK. Josh Broadbent
12. Liam Ellis (for 7, 49 mins)
14. Derek Ubah (for 4, 56 mins)
15. Yasser Belattar (for 5, 65 min
]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 21:03:04 +0200 http://www.fc-utd.co.uk/story.php?story_id=4907 A) Disappointed by yesterday’s result
B) Suffering from a raging hangover
C) Enduring three weeks deaf and dumb breakfast to ensure you still have a wife when you get back from Germany
D) Googling the postcode (WA9 5AU) and thinking it is the middle of nowhere
E) Discovering that public transport amounts to a once an hour rail replacement bus service (Oxford Road to Lea Green 12:50 depart for a 1:57 arrival 16:53 return, day return fare £9.50)

But apart from all that, what possible reason can you have for not going.]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 12:29:00 +0200 http://www.fc-utd.co.uk/story.php?story_id=4906
United found themselves 2-0 down after a disappointing first half, and despite a good second half fight back the Reds couldn’t find a way through and suffered defeat at the final hurdle for the third season running.

As the game began United found themselves behind within two minutes as some poor defensive work saw Neil Harvey end up with the easiest of finishes inside the six yard box to give the Pitmen the lead.

In the first half United just couldn’t get going and a string of mis-placed balls and poor touches meant they couldn’t get a firm footing in the game and on top of this the Pitmen looked dangerous every time they got the ball with Harvey giving young United defender Kevin Masirika a torrid time.

The Reds did get forward a few times but even then the efforts were half chances at best with sliced shots from Wright and Wolfenden being the only thing of note from the opening half hour.

It got worse for the reds just after the half hour mark as Harvey once more got the better of Masirika before finding Jamey Osborne in the box to double their lead and put United in all kinds of trouble.

Recognising the need for a change Margy took Masirika and Mulholland off, replacing them with Cottrell and Greaves, and from this point United got their foot on the ball and worked their way back into the game.

Tom Greaves had the best chance just before the halftime whistle when Norton placed him in on the right hand side of the box, but he powered the shot well over the bar but the signs were encouraging for United to stage a second half comeback.

It would have been easy to roll over and take the defeat at this stage, but that simply isn’t the United way and as the United faithful kept up their vocal support all the way through the half time interval United came back onto the field and took the game to the home side.

Within ten minutes of the second half United had found a way back into the game after a Tom Greaves corner from the right was met by the head of Mike Norton, who powered the ball into the back of the net and give the reds a lifeline.

At this point you got the feeling that maybe, just maybe United could do this and they had a great chance just minutes later as Matthew Wolfenden got his shot away at goal, beating Dan Crane before seeing his effort bounce back off the bar.

Every time United got the ball and came forward now there was a roar from the United faithful; who made up two thirds of the 4,412 attendance, with a real expectation that there would be an equalising goal.

Oliver Banks had a great effort and came close to levelling things with a low driven free kick which cut the grass on its way through, leaving Crane rooted to the spot before going inches wide.

There was then a great shout for a penalty as a ball from the right was caught by the wind causing all kinds of difficulties for the home defenders before bouncing in the box right in front of Mike Norton, just as the reds front man looked like he was going to get the ball in came a challenge which left would of left Norton checking if he still had his wallet on him, but the referee waved away the appeals.

At the same time United rode their look as the home team came forward looking to close things with a third goal and saw the post deny them that before being cleared by some frantic defending.

Matthew Wolfenden came closest to levelling things up late on with a run through the heart of the home defence before seeing his poked effort at the bottom corner just saved by Dan Crane.

But once more the play-off final proved one step too much for the Reds and the fans and players now have to lift themselves for the next season and another push towards the Conference North.

Despite the defeat it would be a good time to take the positives from the season, a season which has saw out highest league finish and our highest points total at this level. Also, with our own ground just over the horizon there are more than a few plus points to see us through after another crushing end to the season.

Website man of the match: Kyle Jacobs – The United captain led by example in the second half and showed the fighting spirit that was needed after a poor first half.

Report by Craig Phillips]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 15:00:46 +0200