Source; Manchester Confidential
Fun day to highlight FC United local commitment
Date Published: 25/06/2010
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FC United of Manchester is holding its FC Family Fun Day on Sunday 27 June on the proposed site for the club’s new stadium in Newton Heath. Local residents will also get a chance to see and discuss ideas with the football club’s officials for the design of the stadium.
Three even-aside competitions for boys and girls, penalty shoot outs and experienced football and Gaelic football coaches and trampolines will be available for people of all ages. Bouncy castles, rides and a Kids’ Creative Corner for children will add to the fun.
Club organiser, Vinny Thompson says: “We set up FC United because we feel football should be part of the community and fun. We look forward to the day when we can hold such events here inside our new stadium.”
FC United stalls, Co-op, Credit Union and The Manchester College stalls and state of the art displays will be situated in the sports hall to introduce the club, its cooperative ethos and work in the communities, to local people.
The event on Ten Acres Lane starts at 11am and finishes at 2.30pm.
For further information please telephone FC United at 0161 273 8950 or contact vinnythompson@fc-utd.co.uk
Friday, June 25, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
United fan Norton joins FC United
Source: Manchester Evening News
FC United have signed prolific goalscorer Mike Norton from UniBond Division One neighbours Curzon Ashton.
Norton has scored more than 200 goals for Curzon and netted 41 times last season.
But even that phenomenal strike rate was not the best of his career as Norton netted an amazing 51 times in season 2007/08.
Norton has been a loyal servant to the Tamesiders since their formation in 2005. But after losing out in the UniBond Divison One play-offs for the third year running this April, he has decided it was time to move on.
Norton said: "I felt things were going a bit stale for me at Curzon and, being a big United fan, playing for FC United will be the next best thing.
"Maybe I could have gone a bit higher up, but I'll get to play in a United kit and the fans sing United songs.
"I am really looking forward to that and hopefully I can helped them get promoted to the Blue Square North."
FC United have signed prolific goalscorer Mike Norton from UniBond Division One neighbours Curzon Ashton.
Norton has scored more than 200 goals for Curzon and netted 41 times last season.
But even that phenomenal strike rate was not the best of his career as Norton netted an amazing 51 times in season 2007/08.
Norton has been a loyal servant to the Tamesiders since their formation in 2005. But after losing out in the UniBond Divison One play-offs for the third year running this April, he has decided it was time to move on.
Norton said: "I felt things were going a bit stale for me at Curzon and, being a big United fan, playing for FC United will be the next best thing.
"Maybe I could have gone a bit higher up, but I'll get to play in a United kit and the fans sing United songs.
"I am really looking forward to that and hopefully I can helped them get promoted to the Blue Square North."
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Norton a difficult act to follow
Source: Manchester Evening News
June 10, 2010
Curzon Ashton boss Gary Lowe has been dealt a blow with the loss of prolific striker Mike Norton to FC United of Manchester.
The 29-year-old, who bagged 41 goals for Curzon last season, has opted for a fresh challenge after suffering a third consecutive play-off reverse in UniBond League Division One North.
After scoring more than 200 goals for Curzon, Norton explained his reasoning for moving one division higher.
"I felt things were going a bit stale for me at Curzon and, being a big United fan, playing for FC United will be the next best thing," he said.
"Maybe I could have gone a bit higher up, but I’ll get to play in a United kit and the fans sing United songs.
"I’m really looking forward to that and, hopefully, I can help them get promoted to Blue Square North."
It would not be the first time that Norton has been involved with The Rebels this year.
Last month, Curzon let Norton – who was still under contract with the club – travel with Karl Marginson’s squad to their match against St Pauli in Hamburg.
Norton duly scored for United in a match celebrating the German’s club’s centenary.
June 10, 2010
Curzon Ashton boss Gary Lowe has been dealt a blow with the loss of prolific striker Mike Norton to FC United of Manchester.
The 29-year-old, who bagged 41 goals for Curzon last season, has opted for a fresh challenge after suffering a third consecutive play-off reverse in UniBond League Division One North.
After scoring more than 200 goals for Curzon, Norton explained his reasoning for moving one division higher.
"I felt things were going a bit stale for me at Curzon and, being a big United fan, playing for FC United will be the next best thing," he said.
"Maybe I could have gone a bit higher up, but I’ll get to play in a United kit and the fans sing United songs.
"I’m really looking forward to that and, hopefully, I can help them get promoted to Blue Square North."
It would not be the first time that Norton has been involved with The Rebels this year.
Last month, Curzon let Norton – who was still under contract with the club – travel with Karl Marginson’s squad to their match against St Pauli in Hamburg.
Norton duly scored for United in a match celebrating the German’s club’s centenary.
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Rebels land hotshot Norton
Source: Bury Times
2:15pm Wednesday 9th June 2010
FC United have taken a major step to avoiding a repeat of last season’s disappointment after signing goal machine Mike Norton.
The Rebels suffered their worst ever season finishing 13th in the UniBond League Premier Division.
But manager Karl Marginson has pulled off a coup by landing the prolific striker from rivals Curzon Ashton.
The 29-year-old fired 41 goals last season for Curzon but has decided to join FC after the Tameside club failed in the play-offs for the third year running.
“I felt things were going a bit stale for me at Curzon and, being a big United fan, playing for FC United will be the next best thing,” said Norton.
“Maybe I could have gone a bit higher up, but I’ll get to play in a United kit and the fans sing United songs. I’m really looking forward to that and, hopefully, I can help them get promoted to Blue Square North.”
Pre-season: Sutton Town Sat, July 10; West Didsbury and Chorlton Wed, July 14; Cliftonville (Belfast) Sat, July 17; Supporters Direct Tournament at AFC Telford Sat, July 24; Wigan Robin Park Tue, July 27; Ramsbottom United Tue, Aug 3; Bala Town (Wales) Sat, Aug 7; Mossley AFC Sat, Aug 14.
2:15pm Wednesday 9th June 2010
FC United have taken a major step to avoiding a repeat of last season’s disappointment after signing goal machine Mike Norton.
The Rebels suffered their worst ever season finishing 13th in the UniBond League Premier Division.
But manager Karl Marginson has pulled off a coup by landing the prolific striker from rivals Curzon Ashton.
The 29-year-old fired 41 goals last season for Curzon but has decided to join FC after the Tameside club failed in the play-offs for the third year running.
“I felt things were going a bit stale for me at Curzon and, being a big United fan, playing for FC United will be the next best thing,” said Norton.
“Maybe I could have gone a bit higher up, but I’ll get to play in a United kit and the fans sing United songs. I’m really looking forward to that and, hopefully, I can help them get promoted to Blue Square North.”
Pre-season: Sutton Town Sat, July 10; West Didsbury and Chorlton Wed, July 14; Cliftonville (Belfast) Sat, July 17; Supporters Direct Tournament at AFC Telford Sat, July 24; Wigan Robin Park Tue, July 27; Ramsbottom United Tue, Aug 3; Bala Town (Wales) Sat, Aug 7; Mossley AFC Sat, Aug 14.
Monday, June 07, 2010
FC United sign Curzon hotshot
Source: Manchester Evening News
Tony Glennon
June 07, 2010
FC United boss Karl Marginson has significantly boosted his firepower by signing prolific striker Mike Norton from neighbours Curzon Ashton.
Norton, 29, bagged 41 goals for the Nash last term, taking his Curzon career total past 200, but has now opted for a fresh challenge with the rebel Reds after tasting defeat in the UniBond North promotion play-offs for the third year running.
“I felt things were going a bit stale for me at Curzon and, being a big United fan, playing for FC United will be the next best thing,” he said.
“Maybe I could have gone a bit higher up, but I’ll get to play in a United kit and the fans sing United songs. I’m really looking forward to that and, hopefully, I can help them get promoted to Blue Square North.”
ALTRINCHAM have been buoyed by their England C international star Shaun Densmore signing up for another season at Moss Lane.
The right-sided 21-year-old, who earned his fourth international cap against the Republic of Ireland a fortnight ago, has become the sixth member of Graham Heathcote’s squad to commit his immediate future to the Robins.
EX-ALTY midfielder Lewis Chalmers is preparing to go back to his non-League roots after being released by League Two Aldershot.
The 24-year-old former City trainee, who spent three seasons with Altrincham before helping Aldershot return to the League as 2008 Blue Square Premier champions, is on the radar of a number of Conference clubs.
STALYBRIDGE Celtic chief Jim Harvey is preparing to reveal his first batch of signings following the club’s switch to full-time status.
Only winger Greg Wilkinson and striker Connor Jennings are under contract at Bower Fold, although veteran defender Tim Ryan has agreed to stay as Harvey’s assistant. Syd White has stepped up to chief executive.
NEW Leigh Genesis manager Mark Maddox has named the club’s long-serving midfielder Andy Heald as player-coach.
CHESTER FC will have to wait another week to discover which league they’ll be playing in next season.
Tony Glennon
June 07, 2010
FC United boss Karl Marginson has significantly boosted his firepower by signing prolific striker Mike Norton from neighbours Curzon Ashton.
Norton, 29, bagged 41 goals for the Nash last term, taking his Curzon career total past 200, but has now opted for a fresh challenge with the rebel Reds after tasting defeat in the UniBond North promotion play-offs for the third year running.
“I felt things were going a bit stale for me at Curzon and, being a big United fan, playing for FC United will be the next best thing,” he said.
“Maybe I could have gone a bit higher up, but I’ll get to play in a United kit and the fans sing United songs. I’m really looking forward to that and, hopefully, I can help them get promoted to Blue Square North.”
ALTRINCHAM have been buoyed by their England C international star Shaun Densmore signing up for another season at Moss Lane.
The right-sided 21-year-old, who earned his fourth international cap against the Republic of Ireland a fortnight ago, has become the sixth member of Graham Heathcote’s squad to commit his immediate future to the Robins.
EX-ALTY midfielder Lewis Chalmers is preparing to go back to his non-League roots after being released by League Two Aldershot.
The 24-year-old former City trainee, who spent three seasons with Altrincham before helping Aldershot return to the League as 2008 Blue Square Premier champions, is on the radar of a number of Conference clubs.
STALYBRIDGE Celtic chief Jim Harvey is preparing to reveal his first batch of signings following the club’s switch to full-time status.
Only winger Greg Wilkinson and striker Connor Jennings are under contract at Bower Fold, although veteran defender Tim Ryan has agreed to stay as Harvey’s assistant. Syd White has stepped up to chief executive.
NEW Leigh Genesis manager Mark Maddox has named the club’s long-serving midfielder Andy Heald as player-coach.
CHESTER FC will have to wait another week to discover which league they’ll be playing in next season.
Saturday, June 05, 2010
Fan club: FC United's love of the game
Source: BBC
Panorama reporter John Sweeney heads to FC United of Manchester - a club set up in 2005 by supporters of Manchester United who were disgruntled by the takeover of their club by American businessman Malcolm Glazer.
The finances for Manchester United, and the rising debt levels in English football, are the subject of Tuesday's Panorama.
Panorama: Man United - Into the Red, BBC One, Tuesday, 8 June at 2235BST
(video available following the link at the top, or here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/panorama/hi/front_page/newsid_8721000/8721401.stm .
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