August 30, 2010
FC United boss Karl Marginson warned his rampant Rebels against complacency after seeing them march to the top of the Evo-Stik League's premier division with a five-goal rout of visiting Retford.
Marginson’s men reached the summit by extending their winning start to three games with new boy Colin Little climbing off the subs' bench to score twice in the 5-1 Gigg Lane romp.
Goals from Martin Parker (2 mins), Carlos Roca (29) and Jake Cottrell (39) had already put FC firmly in command before ex-Altrincham star Little’s stunning two-goal cameo – the second an inch-perfect 35-yard lob – set the seal on a rousing victory.
But, despite being pleased by FC’s showing, Marginson urged his players to keep their feet firmly on the ground as they prepared for today’s derby date at Ashton United, who are also still flying high despite dropping their first points in being held to a goalless draw at Frickley.
“It's been a good start, but we’ve done nothing yet,” said the FC chief. “The lads have got to keep their standards up throughout the season, not just for three games.”
Meanwhile, ailing Altrincham remained rooted to the foot of Blue Square Bet Premier ahead of today’s home clash with Mansfield after suffering their third successive defeat in crashing 3-0 at York. The Robins defended doggedly for more than an hour but were eventually undone by three goals in the last 20 minutes.
Stalybridge Celtic, too, lost for the third time in a row in Blue Square Bet North, Connor Jennings’ 75th-minute strike failing to prevent them going down 2-1 at Nuneaton.
Hyde finally broke their points duck with Scott Mooney on target in a 1-1 draw with Ilkeston at Ewen Fields.
But the troubled Tigers missed a golden opportunity to chalk up their first win as the visitors played almost the entire game with only 10 men after having defender Laurie Wilson sent off inside two minutes.
Droylsden stretched their unbeaten start to five games with a battling 1-1 draw at Hinckley.
The Bloods once again had to come from behind to earn a share of the spoils, Luke Holden netting their equaliser midway through the second-half.
Marginson’s men reached the summit by extending their winning start to three games with new boy Colin Little climbing off the subs' bench to score twice in the 5-1 Gigg Lane romp.
Goals from Martin Parker (2 mins), Carlos Roca (29) and Jake Cottrell (39) had already put FC firmly in command before ex-Altrincham star Little’s stunning two-goal cameo – the second an inch-perfect 35-yard lob – set the seal on a rousing victory.
But, despite being pleased by FC’s showing, Marginson urged his players to keep their feet firmly on the ground as they prepared for today’s derby date at Ashton United, who are also still flying high despite dropping their first points in being held to a goalless draw at Frickley.
“It's been a good start, but we’ve done nothing yet,” said the FC chief. “The lads have got to keep their standards up throughout the season, not just for three games.”
Meanwhile, ailing Altrincham remained rooted to the foot of Blue Square Bet Premier ahead of today’s home clash with Mansfield after suffering their third successive defeat in crashing 3-0 at York. The Robins defended doggedly for more than an hour but were eventually undone by three goals in the last 20 minutes.
Stalybridge Celtic, too, lost for the third time in a row in Blue Square Bet North, Connor Jennings’ 75th-minute strike failing to prevent them going down 2-1 at Nuneaton.
Hyde finally broke their points duck with Scott Mooney on target in a 1-1 draw with Ilkeston at Ewen Fields.
But the troubled Tigers missed a golden opportunity to chalk up their first win as the visitors played almost the entire game with only 10 men after having defender Laurie Wilson sent off inside two minutes.
Droylsden stretched their unbeaten start to five games with a battling 1-1 draw at Hinckley.
The Bloods once again had to come from behind to earn a share of the spoils, Luke Holden netting their equaliser midway through the second-half.
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