Source: Bury Times
STUDENTS and under-18s are being encouraged to watch a crunch football match in Bury on Saturday — and it will not cost a penny.
Supporter-owned club FC United of Manchester are holding their annual Youth United Day at Gigg Lane when they entertain Worksop Town in their bid for promotion.
Hundreds of youngsters from all over Greater Manchester can enjoy a series of fun activities in the run-up to the 3pm kick-off, including dance and drama workshops, street football sessions, banner and flag-making workshops.
People can also have their faces painted, try making badges, tackle a climbing wall, and get players’ autographs.
Among the special guests will be Mad Theatre Company, North Manchester West African Drumming Circle and Drama 2 Dance.
FC United spokesman Andy Walker said: “We hope that schools and youth groups across Greater Manchester will get involved in Youth United Day to celebrate their achievements and promote what they are doing.
“We would also like for people with links to youth organisations or groups, junior football/sports clubs who would like to help or get involved in Youth United Day to contact youthunitedday@ fc-utd.co.uk or promotions@ fc-utd.co.uk”
FC United started life in July 2005 based at Gigg Lane, although construction of their own stadium in Moston is due to start later this year.
The team has been promoted three times and currently play in the Evo-Stick League Premier Division, and narrowly missed out on promotion last season after a play-off final defeat at Colwyn Bay.
Activities begin at 12.30pm at Gigg Lane and at Holy Cross College on nearby Manchester Road.
Entry to the game costs £8 for adults and £5 for over 60s.
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Thursday, March 22, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
FC United raise enough money to move from Bury
Source: Bury Times
Fan-owned football club FC United of Manchester has raised £1.6m to help fund the building of a new ground that will see them move from Bury to Moston.
A community share issue was launched to pay for a new football ground and community sports facility in Moston, north Manchester.
The club currently plays at Bury FC's Gigg Lane stadium.
Reaching the £1.6m target enables the club to unlock the grant funding they need to meet the costs of the £4.6m project and enable building to start on the Moston site in the spring.
FC United general manager Andy Walsh, said: "Reaching our £1.6m target from the share issue is a fantastic achievement, especially in the current economic climate.
"We believe this is the largest amount ever raised by football supporters independently. Raising capital through community shares is a unique development in English football and has been recognised as offering a real alternative to the way football is run and financed."
FC United of Manchester has worked closely with Co-ops UK.
The share schemes are designed to enable cooperative organisations like FC United to raise finance from local communities to support expansion and development much more effectively than through traditional methods such as bank borrowing.
Fan-owned football club FC United of Manchester has raised £1.6m to help fund the building of a new ground that will see them move from Bury to Moston.
A community share issue was launched to pay for a new football ground and community sports facility in Moston, north Manchester.
The club currently plays at Bury FC's Gigg Lane stadium.
Reaching the £1.6m target enables the club to unlock the grant funding they need to meet the costs of the £4.6m project and enable building to start on the Moston site in the spring.
FC United general manager Andy Walsh, said: "Reaching our £1.6m target from the share issue is a fantastic achievement, especially in the current economic climate.
"We believe this is the largest amount ever raised by football supporters independently. Raising capital through community shares is a unique development in English football and has been recognised as offering a real alternative to the way football is run and financed."
FC United of Manchester has worked closely with Co-ops UK.
The share schemes are designed to enable cooperative organisations like FC United to raise finance from local communities to support expansion and development much more effectively than through traditional methods such as bank borrowing.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Mickleover 0 FC United 2
Source: Bury Times
TWO goals in two first-half minutes from Astley Mulholland completed a great week for FC United.
The forward came off the substitutes’ bench to score in Wednesday night’s FA Trophy replay win against Durham.
And he was back among the goals as his quickfire double moved the Rebels up to seventh in the Evo-Stik Premier Division.
Against Durham, Michael Norton, Jimmy Holden and Mulholland were on target in the 3-1 extra-time victory.
10:00am Thursday 17th November 2011
TWO goals in two first-half minutes from Astley Mulholland completed a great week for FC United.
The forward came off the substitutes’ bench to score in Wednesday night’s FA Trophy replay win against Durham.
And he was back among the goals as his quickfire double moved the Rebels up to seventh in the Evo-Stik Premier Division.
Against Durham, Michael Norton, Jimmy Holden and Mulholland were on target in the 3-1 extra-time victory.
10:00am Thursday 17th November 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Durham City 1 FC United 1
Source: Bury Times
FC United got a second bite of the FA Trophy cherry after drawing their second qualifying round tie at Durham City on Saturday.
Mike Norton put the Rebels in front just before half time, but the lead was short lived with David Dowson equalising for the home side two minutes after the restart.
The winners of last night’s Gigg Lane replay will have a home tie with Conference North side Altrincham in the next round on Saturday, November 26.
FC United got a second bite of the FA Trophy cherry after drawing their second qualifying round tie at Durham City on Saturday.
Mike Norton put the Rebels in front just before half time, but the lead was short lived with David Dowson equalising for the home side two minutes after the restart.
The winners of last night’s Gigg Lane replay will have a home tie with Conference North side Altrincham in the next round on Saturday, November 26.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
FC United 2 Chester 3
Source: Bury Times
TEN-man FC United conceded a last-minute winner against Chester in the Evo-Stik Premier League.
A crowd of 3,142 at Gigg Lane saw a Carlos Roca brace put the Rebels 2-1 up at half-time before centre-back Adam Jones was sent off.
Christopher Simm’s second of the afternoon levelled matters before George Horan struck late on.
FC lost 2-1 at Mossley in the first round of the Manchester Premier Cup on Tuesday night. Steve Torpey was on target.
9:00am Thursday 20th October 2011
By Bury Times Sports Reporter
TEN-man FC United conceded a last-minute winner against Chester in the Evo-Stik Premier League.
A crowd of 3,142 at Gigg Lane saw a Carlos Roca brace put the Rebels 2-1 up at half-time before centre-back Adam Jones was sent off.
Christopher Simm’s second of the afternoon levelled matters before George Horan struck late on.
FC lost 2-1 at Mossley in the first round of the Manchester Premier Cup on Tuesday night. Steve Torpey was on target.
9:00am Thursday 20th October 2011
By Bury Times Sports Reporter
Friday, September 30, 2011
Rebels back on track
Source: Bury Times
Burscough 3 FC United 5
FC United returned to winning ways in the Evo-Stik Premier League at bottom club Burscough.
The Rebels raced into 4-0 lead as Michael Norton and Carlos Roca struck twice each.
Burscough fought back to score three times in eight minutes before Adam Jones struck late on to ease FC nerves and end their three-game losing streak.
2:50pm Thursday 29th September 2011
Burscough 3 FC United 5
FC United returned to winning ways in the Evo-Stik Premier League at bottom club Burscough.
The Rebels raced into 4-0 lead as Michael Norton and Carlos Roca struck twice each.
Burscough fought back to score three times in eight minutes before Adam Jones struck late on to ease FC nerves and end their three-game losing streak.
2:50pm Thursday 29th September 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Woodley Sports 1 FC United 4
Source: Bury Times
FC UNITED cruised past Woodley Sports at Glossop on Tuesday night to book themselves a home tie against Lancaster City in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup.
After the disappointment of conceding a last-gasp equaliser in Saturday’s first meeting, Karl Marginson’s side made no mistake in the replay, running out comfortable winners against the Evo-Stik Division One North side.
They always looked in control after Carlos Roca broke the deadlock with a 28th-minute penalty after Mike Norton had been tripped by Harry Bockarie.
Both sides had chances before half time and just after the break FC defender Daniel Stott almost sliced a clearance into his own net, but keeper James Spencer managed to tip the ball round the post.
However, within five minutes Ben Deegan doubled the lead with a header from a Roca cross and the tie was effectively in the bag when Aidan Jones headed a third from a corner.
Three minutes later, Woodley got a foothold back in the game with Gee firing home a superb 25 yard shot into the top corner, giving Spencer no chance.
Gary Gee, who took the tie to a replay when he scored Woodley’s equaliser deep into added time at Gigg Lane, pulled one back for the Evo-Stik Division One North side with a terrific strike, but Norton made the most of a simple chance 10 minutes from time as United secured their first win in six matches..
On Saturday, Leading through a 39th-minute goal from Nick Platt, the Reds looked home and dry on Saturday until keeper James Spencer parried a free-kick and Gee drove a shot through a crowded area with the last kick of the game.
FC will host Division One North title-chasers Lancaster on Saturday, October 1, kick off 3pm.
On Saturday they will look to move up the Premier Division when they travel to Skelmersdale aiming to bank three points at the expense of bottom-of-the-table Burscough.
9:20am Thursday 22nd September 2011
By Bury Times Sports Reporter
FC UNITED cruised past Woodley Sports at Glossop on Tuesday night to book themselves a home tie against Lancaster City in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup.
After the disappointment of conceding a last-gasp equaliser in Saturday’s first meeting, Karl Marginson’s side made no mistake in the replay, running out comfortable winners against the Evo-Stik Division One North side.
They always looked in control after Carlos Roca broke the deadlock with a 28th-minute penalty after Mike Norton had been tripped by Harry Bockarie.
Both sides had chances before half time and just after the break FC defender Daniel Stott almost sliced a clearance into his own net, but keeper James Spencer managed to tip the ball round the post.
However, within five minutes Ben Deegan doubled the lead with a header from a Roca cross and the tie was effectively in the bag when Aidan Jones headed a third from a corner.
Three minutes later, Woodley got a foothold back in the game with Gee firing home a superb 25 yard shot into the top corner, giving Spencer no chance.
Gary Gee, who took the tie to a replay when he scored Woodley’s equaliser deep into added time at Gigg Lane, pulled one back for the Evo-Stik Division One North side with a terrific strike, but Norton made the most of a simple chance 10 minutes from time as United secured their first win in six matches..
On Saturday, Leading through a 39th-minute goal from Nick Platt, the Reds looked home and dry on Saturday until keeper James Spencer parried a free-kick and Gee drove a shot through a crowded area with the last kick of the game.
FC will host Division One North title-chasers Lancaster on Saturday, October 1, kick off 3pm.
On Saturday they will look to move up the Premier Division when they travel to Skelmersdale aiming to bank three points at the expense of bottom-of-the-table Burscough.
9:20am Thursday 22nd September 2011
By Bury Times Sports Reporter
Saturday, September 17, 2011
FC bow to Chorley
Source: Bury Times
FC United endured an afternoon to forget as they slumped to their fourth defeat of the season at Chorley on Saturday.
Ben Deegan was shown a straight red card late into the 2-0 loss while Matthew Wolfenden, Kyle Jacobs and Steve Torpey all picked up injuries.
United went behind six minutes before half-time top a Lee McEvilly penalty, and Andrew Teague doubled the Magpies’ lead two minutes after the restart.
United were in action against Nantwich at Gigg Lane last night, ahead of Saturday’s home FA Cup clash with Woodley Sports.
FC United endured an afternoon to forget as they slumped to their fourth defeat of the season at Chorley on Saturday.
Ben Deegan was shown a straight red card late into the 2-0 loss while Matthew Wolfenden, Kyle Jacobs and Steve Torpey all picked up injuries.
United went behind six minutes before half-time top a Lee McEvilly penalty, and Andrew Teague doubled the Magpies’ lead two minutes after the restart.
United were in action against Nantwich at Gigg Lane last night, ahead of Saturday’s home FA Cup clash with Woodley Sports.
Thursday, September 08, 2011
FOOTBALL: Fans flock to Gigg but FC draw a blank
Source: Bury Times
FC United’s mixed start to their Evo-Stik Premier Division season continued on Tuesday night as the Rebel Reds slumped to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Kendal Town.
Mark Jackson opened the scoring for the home side but Matthew Wolfenden levelled just after half-time.
Goalkeeper Tom Newton then scored a bizarre second for the Cumbrians when his punt forward took off in the wind and sailed into the net before Ciaran Donnelly added a third.
On Saturday, FC drew 0-0 with Rushall Olympic in front of an impressive crowd of 2,445 fans at Gigg Lane.
They are back in action on Saturday with a trip to Chorley before hosting Nantwich next Wednesday.
1:40am Thursday 8th September 2011
FC United’s mixed start to their Evo-Stik Premier Division season continued on Tuesday night as the Rebel Reds slumped to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Kendal Town.
Mark Jackson opened the scoring for the home side but Matthew Wolfenden levelled just after half-time.
Goalkeeper Tom Newton then scored a bizarre second for the Cumbrians when his punt forward took off in the wind and sailed into the net before Ciaran Donnelly added a third.
On Saturday, FC drew 0-0 with Rushall Olympic in front of an impressive crowd of 2,445 fans at Gigg Lane.
They are back in action on Saturday with a trip to Chorley before hosting Nantwich next Wednesday.
1:40am Thursday 8th September 2011
Thursday, September 01, 2011
Victory double for Rebel Reds
Source: Bury Times
FC United went goal crazy over the Bank Holiday weekend as they romped to two high-scoring victories in three days.
The rampant Rebels followed up their 4-0 win at Buxton with a 5-2 demolition of rivals Bradford Park Avenue on Monday.
Adam Jones, Michael Norton, Daniel Grimshaw and Steve Torpey were all on the scoresheet in Saturday’s success.
And goals by Lee Neville, Jones, Steve Torpey, Michael Carr and Matthew Wolfenden against Bradford at the Tameside Stadium sent United up to fifth in the Evo-Stik Premier League.
FC take on Rushall Olympic at Gigg Lane on Saturday before travelling to Kendal Town on Tuesday night.
Martin Parker, Oliver Devenney and Chris Horne have left the club.
11:50pm Wednesday 31st August 2011
By Liam Chronnell
FC United went goal crazy over the Bank Holiday weekend as they romped to two high-scoring victories in three days.
The rampant Rebels followed up their 4-0 win at Buxton with a 5-2 demolition of rivals Bradford Park Avenue on Monday.
Adam Jones, Michael Norton, Daniel Grimshaw and Steve Torpey were all on the scoresheet in Saturday’s success.
And goals by Lee Neville, Jones, Steve Torpey, Michael Carr and Matthew Wolfenden against Bradford at the Tameside Stadium sent United up to fifth in the Evo-Stik Premier League.
FC take on Rushall Olympic at Gigg Lane on Saturday before travelling to Kendal Town on Tuesday night.
Martin Parker, Oliver Devenney and Chris Horne have left the club.
11:50pm Wednesday 31st August 2011
By Liam Chronnell
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Rebels chased down in defea
Source: Bury Times
FC United slipped to their first defeat of the season against Chasetown at Gigg Lane on Saturday The Evo-Stik Premier League outfit followed up their opening-day win with a superb 6-3 victory against North Ferriby United last Wednesday.
But they went down 2-1 after Chasetown came from behind as United’s Matthew Wolfenden scored inside the opening 60 seconds for the second weekend in a row.
The Rebels, who took on Chester last night, travel to Buxton on Saturday.
FC United slipped to their first defeat of the season against Chasetown at Gigg Lane on Saturday The Evo-Stik Premier League outfit followed up their opening-day win with a superb 6-3 victory against North Ferriby United last Wednesday.
But they went down 2-1 after Chasetown came from behind as United’s Matthew Wolfenden scored inside the opening 60 seconds for the second weekend in a row.
The Rebels, who took on Chester last night, travel to Buxton on Saturday.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Sick boss takes to radio waves
Source: Bury Times
KARL Marginson is set to miss FC United’s first six games as he recovers from a kidney infection.
The Rebels manager has targeted a September return after being admitted to hospital last week complaining of severe abdominal pains.
Marginson missed his new-look team’s superb 2-0 win at Stafford Rangers on the opening day of the Evo-Stick Premier Division season on Saturday.
But the 40-year-old boss, who was also absent from last night’s match against North Ferriby United as he recovers in hospital, masterminded the weekend victory against Stafford from his sick-bed.
He gave instructions to his assistant Roy Soule by mobile phone as he followed the match via the club’s website.
And he was given the perfect get well soon gift as the Gigg Lane tenants took three points with goals from Matthew Wolfenden, in the opening minute, and Dean Stott.
FC take on Chasetown on Saturday at Gigg Lane before travelling to a Chester side on Wednesday, who will include former Reds favourite Jerome Wright.
3:10pm Thursday 18th August 2011
By Liam Chronnell
KARL Marginson is set to miss FC United’s first six games as he recovers from a kidney infection.
The Rebels manager has targeted a September return after being admitted to hospital last week complaining of severe abdominal pains.
Marginson missed his new-look team’s superb 2-0 win at Stafford Rangers on the opening day of the Evo-Stick Premier Division season on Saturday.
But the 40-year-old boss, who was also absent from last night’s match against North Ferriby United as he recovers in hospital, masterminded the weekend victory against Stafford from his sick-bed.
He gave instructions to his assistant Roy Soule by mobile phone as he followed the match via the club’s website.
And he was given the perfect get well soon gift as the Gigg Lane tenants took three points with goals from Matthew Wolfenden, in the opening minute, and Dean Stott.
FC take on Chasetown on Saturday at Gigg Lane before travelling to a Chester side on Wednesday, who will include former Reds favourite Jerome Wright.
3:10pm Thursday 18th August 2011
By Liam Chronnell
Thursday, August 11, 2011
New-look Rebels set for promotion push this season
Source: Bury Times
By Caroline Oatway
FC United are aiming to go one better when they kick off the new season at Stafford Rangers on Saturday.
The Rebels are among the favourites to secure promotion from the Evo-Stik Premier League after going so close last season and, despite losing three key players over the summer, are looking to make a flying start.
Long-serving goalkeeper Sam Ashton has joined Skelmersdale, with Jerome Wright and Scott McManus, pictured, leaving for Chester and Halifax respectively.
But the Gigg Lane tenants have acted quickly to bring in eight new faces as they look to put last year’s heartbreak behind them.
After being in the bottom three at Christmas, FC, who reached the second round of the FA Cup before losing to Brighton in a replay, soared up the table to make the play-offs before losing 1-0 to Colwyn Bay in the final.
But assistant manager Roy Soule believes this year’s squad is in a better shape to mount a title challenge.
He said: “I feel that this squad has a better balance than last season. It’s more competent, more disciplined and there is more maturity about the players.
“Pre-season has been excellent. We’ve made the lads work really hard and they have responded. We’re really pleased with the lads’ approach and hopefully it will transfer into results on the pitch.”
The Rebels have snapped up former Bury goalkeeper James Spencer and ex-Burnley and Preston North End defender Dean Stott joining from Hyde. Centre-back Adam Jones also arrives, along with Scott Metcalfe, Adam Edwards, Daniel Grimshaw, Chris Horne and Paul Armstrong.
Manager Karl Marginson has also pulled off a coup with the signing of Michael Carr from Stalybridge Celtic. The midfielder has won seven caps for England C, the non-league international team.
FC follow Saturday’s trip to Stafford with a home game against North Ferriby United at Stalybridge’s Bower Fold on Wednesday.
By Caroline Oatway
FC United are aiming to go one better when they kick off the new season at Stafford Rangers on Saturday.
The Rebels are among the favourites to secure promotion from the Evo-Stik Premier League after going so close last season and, despite losing three key players over the summer, are looking to make a flying start.
Long-serving goalkeeper Sam Ashton has joined Skelmersdale, with Jerome Wright and Scott McManus, pictured, leaving for Chester and Halifax respectively.
But the Gigg Lane tenants have acted quickly to bring in eight new faces as they look to put last year’s heartbreak behind them.
After being in the bottom three at Christmas, FC, who reached the second round of the FA Cup before losing to Brighton in a replay, soared up the table to make the play-offs before losing 1-0 to Colwyn Bay in the final.
But assistant manager Roy Soule believes this year’s squad is in a better shape to mount a title challenge.
He said: “I feel that this squad has a better balance than last season. It’s more competent, more disciplined and there is more maturity about the players.
“Pre-season has been excellent. We’ve made the lads work really hard and they have responded. We’re really pleased with the lads’ approach and hopefully it will transfer into results on the pitch.”
The Rebels have snapped up former Bury goalkeeper James Spencer and ex-Burnley and Preston North End defender Dean Stott joining from Hyde. Centre-back Adam Jones also arrives, along with Scott Metcalfe, Adam Edwards, Daniel Grimshaw, Chris Horne and Paul Armstrong.
Manager Karl Marginson has also pulled off a coup with the signing of Michael Carr from Stalybridge Celtic. The midfielder has won seven caps for England C, the non-league international team.
FC follow Saturday’s trip to Stafford with a home game against North Ferriby United at Stalybridge’s Bower Fold on Wednesday.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Rebels in Park visit
Source: Bury Times
FC UNITED will travel to old rivals Bradford Park Avenue in the Evo-Stik Premier Division play-offs on Thursday night after missing out on home advantage on the final day of the season.
Kendal Town grabbed a last-minute winner on Monday to send the Rebels to the Horsfall Stadium, with Colwyn Bay entertaining North Ferriby United in the other semi-final for a place in Monday’s final.
Captain Mike Norton’s 31st goal of the campaign had cancelled out Mark Jackson’s early opener at Gigg Lane before Kendal were awarded a penalty deep into injury time.
Stand-in goalkeeper Grant Shenton saved the spot-kick but former FC winger Danny Williams pounced on the rebound to seal the win and leave Karl Marginson’s side fourth in the table.
United moved into second last Wednesday when they beat Marine 2-1 – Norton and Ben Deegan were on target – before winning 2-1 at Matlock Town on Saturday with goals from Matthew Wolfenden and Jerome Wright
FC UNITED will travel to old rivals Bradford Park Avenue in the Evo-Stik Premier Division play-offs on Thursday night after missing out on home advantage on the final day of the season.
Kendal Town grabbed a last-minute winner on Monday to send the Rebels to the Horsfall Stadium, with Colwyn Bay entertaining North Ferriby United in the other semi-final for a place in Monday’s final.
Captain Mike Norton’s 31st goal of the campaign had cancelled out Mark Jackson’s early opener at Gigg Lane before Kendal were awarded a penalty deep into injury time.
Stand-in goalkeeper Grant Shenton saved the spot-kick but former FC winger Danny Williams pounced on the rebound to seal the win and leave Karl Marginson’s side fourth in the table.
United moved into second last Wednesday when they beat Marine 2-1 – Norton and Ben Deegan were on target – before winning 2-1 at Matlock Town on Saturday with goals from Matthew Wolfenden and Jerome Wright
Friday, April 08, 2011
Undaunted FC find new home site
Source: Bury Times
FC United could leave Bury at the end of next season after organisers of the non-league club confirmed they had found a site for new home.
The Evo-Stik League Premier Division side wanted to start their 2012-13 campaign at a new stadium in Newton Heath, but the proposal fell through last month when Manchester City Council withdrew £600,000 funding.
It looked like the hold up would keep the Rebels at Gigg Lane until at least 2013 and continue paying Bury up to £5,000 a game. However, United general manager Andy Walsh said the club now plans to build a 5,000-capacity ground in Moston and, if it can overcome hurdles, the first ball could be kicked there in August 2012.
FC United must now consult neighbours of the Moston site and apply to Manchester City Council for permission.
If the move goes ahead, it would be a further financial blow to the Shakers after they lost a shirt sponsorship deal with Bury Council earlier this year.
FC United could leave Bury at the end of next season after organisers of the non-league club confirmed they had found a site for new home.
The Evo-Stik League Premier Division side wanted to start their 2012-13 campaign at a new stadium in Newton Heath, but the proposal fell through last month when Manchester City Council withdrew £600,000 funding.
It looked like the hold up would keep the Rebels at Gigg Lane until at least 2013 and continue paying Bury up to £5,000 a game. However, United general manager Andy Walsh said the club now plans to build a 5,000-capacity ground in Moston and, if it can overcome hurdles, the first ball could be kicked there in August 2012.
FC United must now consult neighbours of the Moston site and apply to Manchester City Council for permission.
If the move goes ahead, it would be a further financial blow to the Shakers after they lost a shirt sponsorship deal with Bury Council earlier this year.
Worksop 1 FC United 2
Source: Bury Times
A last-minute penalty by Jerome Wright sealed a victory over promotion rivals Worksop at Cannon Park as FC United came from 1-0 down at half-time to take all three points, keeping them in the play-off places with six games to go.
The Reds fell behind to a superb strike by James Cotterill in the eighth minute and it took until 19 minutes from time for Mike Norton to get them back on level terms with a low diving header – his 28th goal of the season.
With the game seemingly petering out into a draw, United were awarded a last minute penalty when centre-back Terry Barwick handled the ball in the box. Wright calmly stepped up, sent keeper Jon Worsnop the wrong way and placed his spot-kick into the bottom left corner, sending the majority of the 892-strong crowd into raptures.
It was a match that United probably just shaded but one which could have gone either way right up until the last minute. In the end, it was the Reds who grabbed another vital three points and extended their unbeaten two-month run to 14 games.
A last-minute penalty by Jerome Wright sealed a victory over promotion rivals Worksop at Cannon Park as FC United came from 1-0 down at half-time to take all three points, keeping them in the play-off places with six games to go.
The Reds fell behind to a superb strike by James Cotterill in the eighth minute and it took until 19 minutes from time for Mike Norton to get them back on level terms with a low diving header – his 28th goal of the season.
With the game seemingly petering out into a draw, United were awarded a last minute penalty when centre-back Terry Barwick handled the ball in the box. Wright calmly stepped up, sent keeper Jon Worsnop the wrong way and placed his spot-kick into the bottom left corner, sending the majority of the 892-strong crowd into raptures.
It was a match that United probably just shaded but one which could have gone either way right up until the last minute. In the end, it was the Reds who grabbed another vital three points and extended their unbeaten two-month run to 14 games.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Buxton 2 FC United 2
Source: Bury Times
9:50am Thursday 24th March 2011
By Bury Times Sports Reporter
CAPTAIN Mike Norton grabbed an injury-time equaliser to earn FC United a priceless point at promotion rivals Buxton.
The Rebels striker’s last-gasp leveller kept the Gigg Lane tenants within two points off the Evo-Stik Premier League play-off places. Kieran Lugsden gave Buxton a third-minute lead, and put the fourth-placed hosts further in front nine minutes into the second half after robbing goalkeeper Sam Ashton of possession.
Norton pulled one back on 65 minutes before firing home deep into injury time to extend Karl Marginson’s side’s unbeaten run to 11 games. FC, who travelled to struggling Whitby last night (Wednesday), take on third-placed North Ferriby United at Gigg Lane in another crucial fixture.
9:50am Thursday 24th March 2011
By Bury Times Sports Reporter
CAPTAIN Mike Norton grabbed an injury-time equaliser to earn FC United a priceless point at promotion rivals Buxton.
The Rebels striker’s last-gasp leveller kept the Gigg Lane tenants within two points off the Evo-Stik Premier League play-off places. Kieran Lugsden gave Buxton a third-minute lead, and put the fourth-placed hosts further in front nine minutes into the second half after robbing goalkeeper Sam Ashton of possession.
Norton pulled one back on 65 minutes before firing home deep into injury time to extend Karl Marginson’s side’s unbeaten run to 11 games. FC, who travelled to struggling Whitby last night (Wednesday), take on third-placed North Ferriby United at Gigg Lane in another crucial fixture.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Rebels suffer ground heartbreak
Source: Bury Times
By Dale Haslam
SUPPORTER-owned FC United of Manchester could extend their stay in Bury after plans to move fell through.
The Evo-Stik Premier Division side had planned to kick off the 2012-13 season at a new £3.5million stadium in Newton Heath.
But club officials announced last Friday that Manchester City Council could no longer afford to contribute cash towards the project due to Government cuts.
The club’s board said: “We are sure this news will come as a considerable shock to our supporters. We ask supporters to remain patient and resilient in the coming days and weeks.
“We stress the board remains fully committed to delivering a new home for FC United for the start of the 2012-13 season and no amount of setbacks will detract us from that pursuit.”
The club has played the lion’s share of its home games at Gigg Lane since its formation in 2005 and staff and volunteers have spent three years working on the move.
Despite the board’s efforts, the amount of work involved in finding an alternative site could mean the club stays at Gigg Lane until at least 2013. That would mean Bury would get an extra season’s rent, worth at least £100,000 to the League Two club.
The Rebels’ mood was hardly helped at the weekend when their promotion push stalled within hours of being hit by the bad news following a lacklustre 0-0 draw against lowly Mickleover.
FC, unbeaten in eight games and three points short off the play-off places, will aim to return to winning ways against Worksop Town on Saturday and at third-placed North Ferriby United on Tuesday night.
By Dale Haslam
SUPPORTER-owned FC United of Manchester could extend their stay in Bury after plans to move fell through.
The Evo-Stik Premier Division side had planned to kick off the 2012-13 season at a new £3.5million stadium in Newton Heath.
But club officials announced last Friday that Manchester City Council could no longer afford to contribute cash towards the project due to Government cuts.
The club’s board said: “We are sure this news will come as a considerable shock to our supporters. We ask supporters to remain patient and resilient in the coming days and weeks.
“We stress the board remains fully committed to delivering a new home for FC United for the start of the 2012-13 season and no amount of setbacks will detract us from that pursuit.”
The club has played the lion’s share of its home games at Gigg Lane since its formation in 2005 and staff and volunteers have spent three years working on the move.
Despite the board’s efforts, the amount of work involved in finding an alternative site could mean the club stays at Gigg Lane until at least 2013. That would mean Bury would get an extra season’s rent, worth at least £100,000 to the League Two club.
The Rebels’ mood was hardly helped at the weekend when their promotion push stalled within hours of being hit by the bad news following a lacklustre 0-0 draw against lowly Mickleover.
FC, unbeaten in eight games and three points short off the play-off places, will aim to return to winning ways against Worksop Town on Saturday and at third-placed North Ferriby United on Tuesday night.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Frickley 0 FC United 0
Source: Bury Times
Sam Ashton saved a penalty as 10-man FC United held on for a goalless draw at Frickley Athletic.
The Rebels goalkeeper came to the rescue after Scott McManus was sent off in only their second stalemate of the season on Tuesday night.
Captain Mike Norton grabbed an 85th-minute winner as mid-table FC came from behind to to beat Hucknall 2-1 on Saturday.
Simon Carden had cancelled out Callum Lloyd’s 70th-minute opener in a fractious encounter which saw both Matt Tierney and Tyeisse Nightingale sent off after the Rebels defender’s late challenge sparked a 21-man brawl.
United face Whitby Town at Gigg Lane on Saturday followed by a trip to Chasetown on Wednesday.
Sam Ashton saved a penalty as 10-man FC United held on for a goalless draw at Frickley Athletic.
The Rebels goalkeeper came to the rescue after Scott McManus was sent off in only their second stalemate of the season on Tuesday night.
Captain Mike Norton grabbed an 85th-minute winner as mid-table FC came from behind to to beat Hucknall 2-1 on Saturday.
Simon Carden had cancelled out Callum Lloyd’s 70th-minute opener in a fractious encounter which saw both Matt Tierney and Tyeisse Nightingale sent off after the Rebels defender’s late challenge sparked a 21-man brawl.
United face Whitby Town at Gigg Lane on Saturday followed by a trip to Chasetown on Wednesday.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Rebels on a roll
Source: Bury Times
LATE goals from Carlos Roca and Jerome Wright gave FC United their first win over Bradford Park Avenue and a priceless three points at Gigg Lane.
A man-of-the-match performance from goalkeeper Sam Ashton, which inluded numerous top-class saves was largely responsible for keeping the Rebel Reds in the game.
Karl Marginson’s men aim to continue their climb up the Evo-Stik Premier Division at Retford United on Saturday.
LATE goals from Carlos Roca and Jerome Wright gave FC United their first win over Bradford Park Avenue and a priceless three points at Gigg Lane.
A man-of-the-match performance from goalkeeper Sam Ashton, which inluded numerous top-class saves was largely responsible for keeping the Rebel Reds in the game.
Karl Marginson’s men aim to continue their climb up the Evo-Stik Premier Division at Retford United on Saturday.
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