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Source: thisisbradford.co.uk

By Daryl Ames

The young lads from Silsden AFC had an experience to remember on Saturday when they played before a huge crowded of nearly 3,400 people.

However, manager Paul Scholfield's men were definitely up for the occasion.

FC United, formed by rebellious Manchester United fans last season, have been cruising in the North West Counties League this season.
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And had it not been for losing goalkeeper Martin Foulger in 34th minute, the Cobbydalers could have went on the win it.

But because Silsden played so well against FC United, Schofield fears there will be a reprisal when they visit the Cobbydalers at Cougar Park in November.

Schofield said: "I'm looking forward to it. We surprised them a little bit on Saturday.

"That's the hardest game they've had so far this year. I expect a very tough game when they come to Cougar Park. They'll definitely be up for that one."

When FC United does come to town, Silsden will most certainly welcome their massive contingent of travelling fans.

Chairman Sean McNulty said the gate receipts from that fixture alone could keep the club running for two years.

"When they got promoted into the league at the end of last year, all the clubs said that's the best thing that ever happened'.

"That fixture will be an absolute lifeline for us."

He added that while FC United are a good side, they were not invincible.

Although Silsden lost goalkeeper Foulger to a red card, McNulty praised the team's fighting spirit.

"We battened down the hatches and got stuck into them."

The return leg On November 18 will be interesting, assuming the fixture is not a casualty of the FA Vase.

If both teams are still playing, it will have to be re-scheduled.

When it does come around though, it will definitely be an occasion not to be missed!