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Friendly - Leek CSOB v FC United, Thursday 13 August 2015

Friendly - Leek CSOB v FC United, Thursday 13 August 2015On Thursday 13 August 2015, FC United will be celebrating 10 years since our first ever league game by re-visiting Leek CSOB, who were our first league opponents. Although the anniversary falls on a Thursday this year, Leek CSOB have happily agreed to a re-run of the fixture on the same date, this time as a summer midweek game.

The Manager of Leek CSOB, Daniel Hyde, said: "I’m really looking forward to what will be a great night". Daniel was the previous first team captain at Leek and led the team out at the fixture at Gigg Lane on 18 March 2006. He missed the first ever game due to injury, but does hold the record for most appearances for Leek CSOB with just under 250 first team games.

In another link to 10 years ago, Leek CSOB’s Mark Fox, will be featured on the night. Mark, who began his career at Manchester United, played in that first game between our two clubs and is still with Leek CSOB, so will be completing his 10 years service with the club this year. Therefore, Leek CSOB are dedicating this friendly as Mark Fox’s testimonial game.

Please note that league start dates for the 2015-16 season have not been announced yet and with such a late date either of our respective leagues may have re-started by then. Both clubs are determined we will still play the friendly, even if league games have already begun by that week.

One for the groundhoppers; Leek CSOB are no longer sharing with Leek Town, so the game will be played at their new permanent home, The John Pointon Sports and Recreation Facility, Felthouse Lane, Cheddleton, Nr Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7BP.

Full match details will be posted nearer the time.




First Posted ~ 16:11 Wed 18 Feb 2015
News ID ~ 6027
Last Updated ~ 16:00 Fri 19 Feb 2021