Monday, September 11, 2006

Smith settles it for FC United

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FC UNITED continued their 100 per cent start to the season with a 1-0 win over Trafford, but it wasn't easy.

The Reds were pushed for the first time this term as the home side caused them problems with their slick passing at Moss Lane.

Steve Smith, making his first start of the season, scored a speculative effort with only seven minutes on the clock.

The 1,643 crown were expecting an avalanche of goals but dogged defending from Trafford, led by ex-FC centre half Billy McCartney, kept them at bay.

FC play Abbey Hey at Gigg lane on Wednesday.