FC cash boost

Stuart Brennan

May 19, 2009

FC United say they have received more than £25,000 of pledges in the first few days of their ground-breaking season ticket deal.

The Rebels have allowed their fans to name their own price for tickets for next season in the Unibond premier division, having set a minimum of £90, which is £50 less than last season's price.

The club says it is delighted with a "fantastic response", but added: "We still have a long way to go to hit our £125,000 target, but the signs are encouraging and it is clear from the amounts being pledged that everyone is taking our collective responsibility seriously."

Supporters have voted goal-scoring midfielder Simon Carden as Player of the Year after netting 12 times in 43 appearances.

The players picked out namesake Adam Carden as their top performer over a season in which the Rebels missed out on a play-off place on the final day, while manager Karl Marginson's award went to goalkeeper Sam Ashton.