Source: Chorley Guardian
CHORLEY FC boss Garry Flitcroft has told his players to put the misery of failing to get promoted from the Evostik Premier Division North.
The Magpies lost 2-0 to FC United of Manchester on Saturday and Flitcroft had to lift his squad after a disappointing result.
He said: “After the game I told the lads that they had worked hard for me and I want them to keep their heads up.
“We have to win the league next year because I am fed up of qualifying via the play-off and be champions.
“It was a real shame because Ciaran Kilheeney had a great chance before FC United scored.
“They went directly up the pitch and took the lead.
“It could have been so different if that had gone in.
“It was a great achievement to get in the play-offs because earlier in the season we could have gone under.
“I wanted to thank the supporters and businesses for all their help.
“I am starting to talk to players from higher divisions about joining us.
“It means that I cannot rest and I have always tried to strengthen the team each season as I want to win the league next year.”
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Thursday, May 03, 2012
Refereeing decisions prove costly for Magpies
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| PHOTO. KEVIN McGUINNESS.
Adam Roscoe wins this header for Chorley against FC United of Manchester |
The Magpies’ dream of back-to-back promotions ended on Saturday as a resurgent FC United side defeated them 2-0, with their fortunes not being aided by two refereeing decisions which could, and possibly should, have gone their way.
It was a cruel end to what has been a fantastic first season back in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League, finishing 3rd in the league and triumphing in the Co-operative Challenge Trophy final at the Reebok Stadium.
Back to the game itself, and the Magpies squandered a very good chance to take the lead early on when Chris Denham found himself in space on the left hand side of the box.
His attempted pass to Foster, however, was cut out. At the other end, a Carlos Roca free-kick caused a mad scramble in the penalty area before it was cleared, then Chorley hit the back of the net through Adam Roscoe only to discover the referee had given a foul on the keeper, although it did seem extremely soft!
Roca, Wolfenden and Norton (twice) all went close but all the efforts were fairly comfortable saves for Russ Saunders.
After the break, Chorley were extremely unlucky not to take the lead, as Ciaran Kilheeney saw his rasping drive smash back into play off the crossbar with James Spencer in the Rebel goal helpless, before FC took the lead from what seemed a very harsh free-kick to give!
The ball was knocked into the penalty area, was only half cleared and Michael Norton, who played using his elbows and head all through the game, showed his tricky side as he turned before curling skilfully into the top-corner of the net.
The Magpies had to respond and they did, with Steve Foster receiving Andy Russell’s pass and finishing, but the referee ruled it out after seeing an infringement to cut short the Magpies’ celebrations.
The game was sealed in harsh fashion, as Chorley were denied a clear penalty when Steve Foster’s back was used as a climbing wall before he was shoved to the ground.
However, the referee failed to whistle, and Ashley Mulholland twisted Andy Teague inside out within the penalty area and finished well.
At 2-0, Chorley’s season was all but over, and the only threatening chance as the game approached full-time was Mulholland failing to reach a low ball across goal where a touch.
The result was perhaps harsh on Chorley, and it was certainly a game which could have gone either way, but the Magpies can certainly look forward to next season with an eye on a stronger push for promotion.
Chorley: Saunders; Ross, Teague, Russell, Ince; Roscoe, Vermiglio, Flitcroft (Cunliffe), Denham; Kilheeney, Foster
Man-of-the-Match: Tom Ince – Solid defensively and always looking to get forward where possible.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
TICKETS are selling like hot Chorley FC cakes
Source: Chorley Guardian
TICKETS are selling like hot Chorley FC cakes for the Victory Park for the play-off semi-final against FC United of Manchester.
This game has been designated ‘all ticket’ so fans will NOT be able to buy tickets on the day of the game.
So far, the allocation for home fans is 2500 and almost 1000 have been snapped up since they went on sale yesterday afternoon.
So avoid missing out on one of the biggest games of the season, supporters can buy them from the office today (Thursday) and tomorrow between 10am to 10pm.
It’s anticipated the game could be a sell-out as Garry Flitcroft’s Magpies close in on a second successive promotion.
TICKETS are selling like hot Chorley FC cakes for the Victory Park for the play-off semi-final against FC United of Manchester.
This game has been designated ‘all ticket’ so fans will NOT be able to buy tickets on the day of the game.
So far, the allocation for home fans is 2500 and almost 1000 have been snapped up since they went on sale yesterday afternoon.
So avoid missing out on one of the biggest games of the season, supporters can buy them from the office today (Thursday) and tomorrow between 10am to 10pm.
It’s anticipated the game could be a sell-out as Garry Flitcroft’s Magpies close in on a second successive promotion.
Chorley have the Wright stuff for promotion
Source: Chorley Guardian
CHORLEY FC’S Ken Wright has seen it all from being a player, manager and chairman - but now he believes the glory days are coming back to Victory Park.
Garry Flitcroft’s side edged one step closer to back-to-back promotions by potentially setting up a home play-off final after a convincing 3-1 win over Bradford Park Avenue.
Chorley welcome FC United of Manchester in the first semi-final on Saturday afternoon at 3pm and Wright believes that Chorley have enough in their locker to book their place in the final.
He said: “We have had two great seasons even if we don’t get promoted because there have been some successful performances at this higher level.
“It is happy days for the club and long may it continue.
“We certainly have the fan base to be in the Conference as well as the potential and a great manager to take us forward.
“The fans have been great and we want them to come out just like they did last season for the game against AFC Fylde.”
Chorley held their 200 club raffle on Friday where their new sponsor was revealed.
Wright praised the local businesses for their support.
He believes that the Magpies will not be taking their opponents for granted at the weekend.
He said: “Anything can happen in these one-off games and we are delighted to be here.
“We know whoever we face will be a difficult challenge.
CHORLEY FC’S Ken Wright has seen it all from being a player, manager and chairman - but now he believes the glory days are coming back to Victory Park.
Garry Flitcroft’s side edged one step closer to back-to-back promotions by potentially setting up a home play-off final after a convincing 3-1 win over Bradford Park Avenue.
Chorley welcome FC United of Manchester in the first semi-final on Saturday afternoon at 3pm and Wright believes that Chorley have enough in their locker to book their place in the final.
He said: “We have had two great seasons even if we don’t get promoted because there have been some successful performances at this higher level.
“It is happy days for the club and long may it continue.
“We certainly have the fan base to be in the Conference as well as the potential and a great manager to take us forward.
“The fans have been great and we want them to come out just like they did last season for the game against AFC Fylde.”
Chorley held their 200 club raffle on Friday where their new sponsor was revealed.
Wright praised the local businesses for their support.
He believes that the Magpies will not be taking their opponents for granted at the weekend.
He said: “Anything can happen in these one-off games and we are delighted to be here.
“We know whoever we face will be a difficult challenge.
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Chorley v FC United Manchester
Source: Chorley Guardian
FC United Manchester 0 - 0 Chorley
Chorley’s players showed their fighting spirit to grab a point at FC United’s Gigg Lane ground in front of 2,000-plus fans.
The club’s cash crisis means the players haven’t been paid for nearly a fortnight, but there was no shortage of effort on Saturday, in a game which could have gone either way.
Both sides hit the woodwork, and Garry Flitcroft will have been impressed by the never-say-die spirit to keep FC United out.
Amid all revelations about their off-the-field problems over the club’s finances, the Magpies had to deal with an early onslaught, but the hosts wasted a few chances in the opening spell.
Things went from bad to worse for Chorley, as they lost the influential Jamie Vermiglio after 20 minutes with a suspected hamstring injury.
Striker Chris Denham failed to find the back of the net when his shot rolled wide of the goal, and watched as another effort was well-saved.
The final chance of the half fell to Adam Roscoe, as his free-kick rattled the crossbar.
Manager Flitcroft was forced to bring Andy Russell on in the place of skipper Andy Teague, who was struggling with a chest infection and tonsillitis.
The Magpies went close with chances for Denham and Wayne Maden, who put in a man-of-the-match display.
Chorley fans were brought to life when the hosts’ keeper controversially appeared to handle the ball outside the area, but the officials did not see it.
Maden became a more influential figure as the game progressed, and looked like the player he was before last season’s groin injury.
The last 10 minutes of the game were full of incident, as Shelton Payne replaced Steve Foster, and then striker Denham was given his marching orders after his second yellow of the afternoon.
Chorley survived a late scare as the woodwork rattled, following a powerful header from an FC United corner, but neither side could grab a winner.
Chorley: Russell Saunders, Mark Ross, Tom Ince, Andy Teague (capt), Wayne Maden, Jamie Vermiglio, Dale Whitham, Steve Flitcroft, Chris Denham, Steve Foster, Adam Roscoe. Subs: Andy Russell (for Teague), Matt Walwyn, Tom Williams (for Vermiglio), Shelton Payne (for Foster), Dean Porter
Attendance: 2,075
Published on Wednesday 7 December 2011 09:00
FC United Manchester 0 - 0 Chorley
Chorley’s players showed their fighting spirit to grab a point at FC United’s Gigg Lane ground in front of 2,000-plus fans.
The club’s cash crisis means the players haven’t been paid for nearly a fortnight, but there was no shortage of effort on Saturday, in a game which could have gone either way.
Both sides hit the woodwork, and Garry Flitcroft will have been impressed by the never-say-die spirit to keep FC United out.
Amid all revelations about their off-the-field problems over the club’s finances, the Magpies had to deal with an early onslaught, but the hosts wasted a few chances in the opening spell.
Things went from bad to worse for Chorley, as they lost the influential Jamie Vermiglio after 20 minutes with a suspected hamstring injury.
Striker Chris Denham failed to find the back of the net when his shot rolled wide of the goal, and watched as another effort was well-saved.
The final chance of the half fell to Adam Roscoe, as his free-kick rattled the crossbar.
Manager Flitcroft was forced to bring Andy Russell on in the place of skipper Andy Teague, who was struggling with a chest infection and tonsillitis.
The Magpies went close with chances for Denham and Wayne Maden, who put in a man-of-the-match display.
Chorley fans were brought to life when the hosts’ keeper controversially appeared to handle the ball outside the area, but the officials did not see it.
Maden became a more influential figure as the game progressed, and looked like the player he was before last season’s groin injury.
The last 10 minutes of the game were full of incident, as Shelton Payne replaced Steve Foster, and then striker Denham was given his marching orders after his second yellow of the afternoon.
Chorley survived a late scare as the woodwork rattled, following a powerful header from an FC United corner, but neither side could grab a winner.
Chorley: Russell Saunders, Mark Ross, Tom Ince, Andy Teague (capt), Wayne Maden, Jamie Vermiglio, Dale Whitham, Steve Flitcroft, Chris Denham, Steve Foster, Adam Roscoe. Subs: Andy Russell (for Teague), Matt Walwyn, Tom Williams (for Vermiglio), Shelton Payne (for Foster), Dean Porter
Attendance: 2,075
Published on Wednesday 7 December 2011 09:00
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Magpies unfazed by the controversy
Source: Chorley Guardian
The build-up was dominated by talk of FC United’s fans boycotting the match, but on Saturday, Chorley’s players let their football do the talking.
Following police advice, the Magpies switched the game to a lunch-time kick-off and FC United decided not to take up their allocation of tickets as a result.
The lack of their usual vocal and partisan following certainly appeared to affect their team.
With just six minutes on the clock FC keeper James Spencer received his first test of the afternoon when Andy Teague found Tom Ice with a superb 30-yard pass, and the diminutive winger fired in a shot, which the keeper had to tip over his bar.
Simon Whaley then had the next opportunity, but the aim of this lob was slightly out, as the ball bounced the wrong side of the upright.
Goalkeeper Russ Saunders, who has been superb since his arrival from Hyde, showed his class to keep everything FC could throw at him out.
The Magpies almost took the lead on 38 minutes when Andy Teague and Adam Roscoe both rose at the far post.
Between them their header was cleared off the line in a goalmouth scramble. A few minutes later, though, the Magpies weren’t to be denied.
A good passing moved ended with Roscoe being upended in the box, and Lee McEvilly made no mistake from the spot to send Spencer the wrong way.
Approaching the interval FC stepped up a gear and hit the woodwork, and had a shot cleared off the line.
Throughout the game FC United gave away too many unnecessary free-kicks; pulling, pushing and clipping the Chorley players whenever challenging for the ball. Just two minutes into the second half they were made to pay for these indecisions. A free-kick was floated in from just over the half-way, this time to McEvilly, whose deft header found Andy Russell, whose equally deft header landed perfectly for Teague to slam the ball beyond Spencer, and double the lead.
FC United then tested Saunders with a shot from distance, but the keeper had plenty of time to set himself and deal with the effort.
McEvilly, who on another day could have had a hat-trick, wasted an opportunity when put through on the keeper, as he couldn’t get the ball from under his feet to test Spencer.
Saunders made a routine save from an overhead attempt, as the visitors tried to find a way into the game, but the visitors began to look more ragged as the game progressed. On 77 minutes Steve Flitcroft was unlucky to receive a straight red card when he challenged with his foot raised.
McEvilly missed a second one-on-one opportunity, as the Magpies made light work of being a man down.
With 10 minutes remaining FC United’s Jake Cotterell was lucky to stay on the pitch following a lunge on Dale Whitham.
In the closing stages, with FC United desperately looking for a way back into the game they began to put some pressure on their hosts, but rather than scoring goals Ben Deegan saw yellow then red for a crude lung on Teague.
CHORLEY: Russ Saunders, Ali Brown, Tom Walker, Andy Teague, Andy Russell, Dale Whitham, Adam Roscoe, Steve Flitcroft, Simon Whalley, Lee McEvilly, Tom Ince
Subs: Wayne Maden, Tom Williams (McEvilly, 87), John Cunliffe (Whaley, 70), Nathan Fairhurst, Chris Howarth
Att: 1,074
Sent off: Steve Flitcroft (77), Ben Deegan (90)
Goals: Lee McEvilly (39 pen), Andy Teague (47)
Chorleyfc.com Man of the Match: Adam Roscoe, really making the right win position his own.
The build-up was dominated by talk of FC United’s fans boycotting the match, but on Saturday, Chorley’s players let their football do the talking.
Following police advice, the Magpies switched the game to a lunch-time kick-off and FC United decided not to take up their allocation of tickets as a result.
The lack of their usual vocal and partisan following certainly appeared to affect their team.
With just six minutes on the clock FC keeper James Spencer received his first test of the afternoon when Andy Teague found Tom Ice with a superb 30-yard pass, and the diminutive winger fired in a shot, which the keeper had to tip over his bar.
Simon Whaley then had the next opportunity, but the aim of this lob was slightly out, as the ball bounced the wrong side of the upright.
Goalkeeper Russ Saunders, who has been superb since his arrival from Hyde, showed his class to keep everything FC could throw at him out.
The Magpies almost took the lead on 38 minutes when Andy Teague and Adam Roscoe both rose at the far post.
Between them their header was cleared off the line in a goalmouth scramble. A few minutes later, though, the Magpies weren’t to be denied.
A good passing moved ended with Roscoe being upended in the box, and Lee McEvilly made no mistake from the spot to send Spencer the wrong way.
Approaching the interval FC stepped up a gear and hit the woodwork, and had a shot cleared off the line.
Throughout the game FC United gave away too many unnecessary free-kicks; pulling, pushing and clipping the Chorley players whenever challenging for the ball. Just two minutes into the second half they were made to pay for these indecisions. A free-kick was floated in from just over the half-way, this time to McEvilly, whose deft header found Andy Russell, whose equally deft header landed perfectly for Teague to slam the ball beyond Spencer, and double the lead.
FC United then tested Saunders with a shot from distance, but the keeper had plenty of time to set himself and deal with the effort.
McEvilly, who on another day could have had a hat-trick, wasted an opportunity when put through on the keeper, as he couldn’t get the ball from under his feet to test Spencer.
Saunders made a routine save from an overhead attempt, as the visitors tried to find a way into the game, but the visitors began to look more ragged as the game progressed. On 77 minutes Steve Flitcroft was unlucky to receive a straight red card when he challenged with his foot raised.
McEvilly missed a second one-on-one opportunity, as the Magpies made light work of being a man down.
With 10 minutes remaining FC United’s Jake Cotterell was lucky to stay on the pitch following a lunge on Dale Whitham.
In the closing stages, with FC United desperately looking for a way back into the game they began to put some pressure on their hosts, but rather than scoring goals Ben Deegan saw yellow then red for a crude lung on Teague.
CHORLEY: Russ Saunders, Ali Brown, Tom Walker, Andy Teague, Andy Russell, Dale Whitham, Adam Roscoe, Steve Flitcroft, Simon Whalley, Lee McEvilly, Tom Ince
Subs: Wayne Maden, Tom Williams (McEvilly, 87), John Cunliffe (Whaley, 70), Nathan Fairhurst, Chris Howarth
Att: 1,074
Sent off: Steve Flitcroft (77), Ben Deegan (90)
Goals: Lee McEvilly (39 pen), Andy Teague (47)
Chorleyfc.com Man of the Match: Adam Roscoe, really making the right win position his own.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Wright defends early kick-off decision
Source: Chorley Guardian
Chorley chairman Ken Wright expects a smaller crowd to watch Saturday’s match with FC United at Victory Park, but defended the early kick-off time.
The club moved the time back to 11.30am after meetings with the police, because FC United attract a big following.
On Monday it was pushed back to 12.30pm but FC Utd refused their allocation of 520 tickets. Although there’s no history of problems between the two sides, Chorley was determined to avoid a repeat of the crowd violence that ruined their game against Chester City in February, when 3,223 people turned out.
Mr Wright told the Guardian: “I expect a lower turnout with it being an early kick-off. It’s ticket only, so we’ll have a better idea once we’ve counted up receipts.
“Obviously they’ll be a financial loss, there’s fewer people coming. A decision was made between ourselves and the police in the interest of public safety.”
When asked if he had a message for the fans, Wright stated: “Enjoy the game, obviously good behaviour, but we’ve never had a problem, apart from the Chester game, so I don’t think that’ll be an issue.”
Opposition fans have posted a lot of criticism on Twitter of the club’s decision to have an early kick-off. Chorley released this statement: “It is unfortunate that we are in this situation.
“These decisions have been taken to reduce any potential of a repeat of the incidents that took place before and after our fixture with Chester FC, at Victory Park, last season.
“Then, a small minority of individuals not connected to either club, tarnished what should have been a famous day for Chorley FC, and put the safety of innocent, football loving supporters of both clubs at risk inside and outside the ground.”
Published on Saturday 10 September 2011 10:00
Chorley chairman Ken Wright expects a smaller crowd to watch Saturday’s match with FC United at Victory Park, but defended the early kick-off time.
The club moved the time back to 11.30am after meetings with the police, because FC United attract a big following.
On Monday it was pushed back to 12.30pm but FC Utd refused their allocation of 520 tickets. Although there’s no history of problems between the two sides, Chorley was determined to avoid a repeat of the crowd violence that ruined their game against Chester City in February, when 3,223 people turned out.
Mr Wright told the Guardian: “I expect a lower turnout with it being an early kick-off. It’s ticket only, so we’ll have a better idea once we’ve counted up receipts.
“Obviously they’ll be a financial loss, there’s fewer people coming. A decision was made between ourselves and the police in the interest of public safety.”
When asked if he had a message for the fans, Wright stated: “Enjoy the game, obviously good behaviour, but we’ve never had a problem, apart from the Chester game, so I don’t think that’ll be an issue.”
Opposition fans have posted a lot of criticism on Twitter of the club’s decision to have an early kick-off. Chorley released this statement: “It is unfortunate that we are in this situation.
“These decisions have been taken to reduce any potential of a repeat of the incidents that took place before and after our fixture with Chester FC, at Victory Park, last season.
“Then, a small minority of individuals not connected to either club, tarnished what should have been a famous day for Chorley FC, and put the safety of innocent, football loving supporters of both clubs at risk inside and outside the ground.”
Published on Saturday 10 September 2011 10:00
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Police in pledge to back football club
Source: Chorley Guardian
Police have pledged to support Chorley FC’s efforts to ensure the hotly-anticipated match against FC United goes without a hitch.
An early kick-off of 11.30am is expected to be put in place for the game on September 10, as well as a new ticketing operation and 40 stewards.
This will run in conjunction with a police operation and limited away tickets as the club strives to prevent a repeat of the crowd trouble that marred February’s game with Chester.
The ticket procedure will mean fans will need to have attended three other games before they can pick up a ticket for the FC United of Manchester game.
Tickets were given out at last week’s home opener against Frickley Athletic, as well as Saturday’s game against Buxton and will be given out at the clash with Marine on Monday, August 29.
Insp Steve Evans of Lancashire Police said officers would be working with the club to ensure the game went ahead problem-free.
He said: “There is no intelligence to suggest any problems at the match. Our intention is to support the club in staging the this fixture, to ensure that supporters from both clubs enjoy a really good game in a positive environment.
“This is in keeping with Chorley FC’s status as a family club. The club ha liaised with us and we are fully supporting them.”
The kick-off time has yet to be finalised but is expected to go ahead at 11.30am with around 500 tickets allocated to away fans.
Insp Evans said: “An early kick-off is really helpful and all of these measures just mean the risk level is kept down.
“I am really encouraged and pleased to see the measures that the club have taken to enhance security for this fixture.
“I have had several meetings with the club and have been delighted with the positive and supportive approach they have taken, and how responsible they have been with football supporters and the town in general to make sure the fixture passes off successfully.”
Chorley FC chairman Ken Wright said: “We have agreed in principle that the game will be policed and we are going to have segregation and restrict the numbers of following FC United fans.
“Historically we have never had problems with FC United but of course we need to approach the game sensibly. Obviously the police concern is as much out of the ground as it is in the ground.
“We have to make every effort to ensure people are looked after and everything goes off without a problem.”
By Steve Evans
Published on Saturday 27 August 2011 10:00
Police have pledged to support Chorley FC’s efforts to ensure the hotly-anticipated match against FC United goes without a hitch.
An early kick-off of 11.30am is expected to be put in place for the game on September 10, as well as a new ticketing operation and 40 stewards.
This will run in conjunction with a police operation and limited away tickets as the club strives to prevent a repeat of the crowd trouble that marred February’s game with Chester.
The ticket procedure will mean fans will need to have attended three other games before they can pick up a ticket for the FC United of Manchester game.
Tickets were given out at last week’s home opener against Frickley Athletic, as well as Saturday’s game against Buxton and will be given out at the clash with Marine on Monday, August 29.
Insp Steve Evans of Lancashire Police said officers would be working with the club to ensure the game went ahead problem-free.
He said: “There is no intelligence to suggest any problems at the match. Our intention is to support the club in staging the this fixture, to ensure that supporters from both clubs enjoy a really good game in a positive environment.
“This is in keeping with Chorley FC’s status as a family club. The club ha liaised with us and we are fully supporting them.”
The kick-off time has yet to be finalised but is expected to go ahead at 11.30am with around 500 tickets allocated to away fans.
Insp Evans said: “An early kick-off is really helpful and all of these measures just mean the risk level is kept down.
“I am really encouraged and pleased to see the measures that the club have taken to enhance security for this fixture.
“I have had several meetings with the club and have been delighted with the positive and supportive approach they have taken, and how responsible they have been with football supporters and the town in general to make sure the fixture passes off successfully.”
Chorley FC chairman Ken Wright said: “We have agreed in principle that the game will be policed and we are going to have segregation and restrict the numbers of following FC United fans.
“Historically we have never had problems with FC United but of course we need to approach the game sensibly. Obviously the police concern is as much out of the ground as it is in the ground.
“We have to make every effort to ensure people are looked after and everything goes off without a problem.”
By Steve Evans
Published on Saturday 27 August 2011 10:00
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Chorley’s game with FC United made all ticket after meetings with the police
Source: Chorley Guardian
Chorley FC’s hotly-anticipated home match with FC United of Manchester on September 10 will be all ticket after talks with the police.
Magpies fans hoping to watch the big clash will need to collect a voucher in order to be able to buy a ticket.
Vouchers were given out at last night’s home opener against Frickley Athletic, and will also be available to anyone attending Saturday’s home game against Buxton and the clash with Marine on Monday, August 29.
About 500 tickets will go to season ticket holders. The match may also be moved to an earlier kick-off time, though this has yet to be confirmed.
The club is determined to prevent a repeat of the crowd trouble that marred February’s game with Chester
Manager Garry Flitcroft hopes a huge crowd will turn up to cheer on his charges in what is likely to be one of the biggest games of the season.
He said: “When we came up into this league the games we looked for were Chester and FC United.
“It’s a big advantage if we can get the ground full of Chorley fans.We will need them on the day, because FC United are going to be pushing at the top of the table for definite.
“If we can outnumber them I think we will be in for a really good day.
“We are going to need the backing of as many people as we can get.”
Details of when voucher holders will be able to buy their tickets are yet to be announced.FC United fans will be able to buy tickets for the game through their own club, and details of this will also be announced in due course.
Chief Insp Richard Robertshaw said: “When the fixture list came out we had a meeting with the club to discuss the game against FC United.
“Both ourselves and the club recognised that it was likely to attract a significant amount of interest.We’re pleased the club has taken steps to ensure the safety of the fans for what promised to be an excellent game.”
Chorley FC’s hotly-anticipated home match with FC United of Manchester on September 10 will be all ticket after talks with the police.
Magpies fans hoping to watch the big clash will need to collect a voucher in order to be able to buy a ticket.
Vouchers were given out at last night’s home opener against Frickley Athletic, and will also be available to anyone attending Saturday’s home game against Buxton and the clash with Marine on Monday, August 29.
About 500 tickets will go to season ticket holders. The match may also be moved to an earlier kick-off time, though this has yet to be confirmed.
The club is determined to prevent a repeat of the crowd trouble that marred February’s game with Chester
Manager Garry Flitcroft hopes a huge crowd will turn up to cheer on his charges in what is likely to be one of the biggest games of the season.
He said: “When we came up into this league the games we looked for were Chester and FC United.
“It’s a big advantage if we can get the ground full of Chorley fans.We will need them on the day, because FC United are going to be pushing at the top of the table for definite.
“If we can outnumber them I think we will be in for a really good day.
“We are going to need the backing of as many people as we can get.”
Details of when voucher holders will be able to buy their tickets are yet to be announced.FC United fans will be able to buy tickets for the game through their own club, and details of this will also be announced in due course.
Chief Insp Richard Robertshaw said: “When the fixture list came out we had a meeting with the club to discuss the game against FC United.
“Both ourselves and the club recognised that it was likely to attract a significant amount of interest.We’re pleased the club has taken steps to ensure the safety of the fans for what promised to be an excellent game.”
Monday, July 18, 2011
Police: Two Magpies games could be hi-jacked by thugs
Source: Chorley Guardian
Police chiefs and officials at Chorley FC are going on the offensive to tackle football hooligans.
The Evo-Stik League has just published its fixtures for 2011/12 and it is feared the home games against well-supported FC United on September 10 and Chester City on February 4, 2012, could be hi-jacked by troublemakers.
This year’s game between Chorley and Chester in February attracted a crowd of more than 3,000 – but was overshadowed by violent clashes between rival supporters, which resulted in a string of arrests.
Both teams got promoted to the Premier Division and there has already been talk on social media websites, including Twitter, of “carnage”.
As a result, the police have already pledged there will be a “significant presence” on the day, and that they will be holding urgent talks with the club.
Chief Insp Richard Robertshaw said: “Chorley FC is an extremely well-supported club and the vast majority of their supporters are well behaved and go solely to watch the football. The problems during last season’s match against Chester City have been well publicised and a number of people are now being processed through the court system.
“Both Chester City and FC United do have a big following, and we are in the process of drawing up plans for the matches.
“We’ll be meeting officials at Chorley FC to discuss both fixtures, but at this stage we are planning for a significant police presence at both matches. From our point of view we want to make sure the games pass off without trouble and all the talk is about the football.”
Chorley FC chairman Ken Wright said there was no place for troublemakers at Victory Park.
He said: “Last season we had a few people jumping on the bandwagon, but they’re not Chorley fans.
“These are the ones we have to guard against. As soon as the fixtures were released we planned to meet with the police and that’s what we’ll do. The problems against Chester City were well publicised and we don’t want a repeat.
“The games against FC United and Chester City are likely to be the ones with the biggest crowds.
“We’ve hosted FC United before without any trouble, but back then they brought around 1,500 fans and we had 300 supporters.
“Now we’ll probably get in excess of 1,000.
“It’s important to say that these are only two games in the season. We didn’t have any problem in our end-of-season play-offs, which attracted crowds close to 3,000.”
Police chiefs and officials at Chorley FC are going on the offensive to tackle football hooligans.
The Evo-Stik League has just published its fixtures for 2011/12 and it is feared the home games against well-supported FC United on September 10 and Chester City on February 4, 2012, could be hi-jacked by troublemakers.
This year’s game between Chorley and Chester in February attracted a crowd of more than 3,000 – but was overshadowed by violent clashes between rival supporters, which resulted in a string of arrests.
Both teams got promoted to the Premier Division and there has already been talk on social media websites, including Twitter, of “carnage”.
As a result, the police have already pledged there will be a “significant presence” on the day, and that they will be holding urgent talks with the club.
Chief Insp Richard Robertshaw said: “Chorley FC is an extremely well-supported club and the vast majority of their supporters are well behaved and go solely to watch the football. The problems during last season’s match against Chester City have been well publicised and a number of people are now being processed through the court system.
“Both Chester City and FC United do have a big following, and we are in the process of drawing up plans for the matches.
“We’ll be meeting officials at Chorley FC to discuss both fixtures, but at this stage we are planning for a significant police presence at both matches. From our point of view we want to make sure the games pass off without trouble and all the talk is about the football.”
Chorley FC chairman Ken Wright said there was no place for troublemakers at Victory Park.
He said: “Last season we had a few people jumping on the bandwagon, but they’re not Chorley fans.
“These are the ones we have to guard against. As soon as the fixtures were released we planned to meet with the police and that’s what we’ll do. The problems against Chester City were well publicised and we don’t want a repeat.
“The games against FC United and Chester City are likely to be the ones with the biggest crowds.
“We’ve hosted FC United before without any trouble, but back then they brought around 1,500 fans and we had 300 supporters.
“Now we’ll probably get in excess of 1,000.
“It’s important to say that these are only two games in the season. We didn’t have any problem in our end-of-season play-offs, which attracted crowds close to 3,000.”
Thursday, March 27, 2008
FC United Of Manchester 3 - 0 Chorley
Chorley were put the sword by FC United's razor-sharp front line at Gigg Lane last night (Wednesday).
Two goals from the reds' top scorer Rory Patterson, another from Stuart Rudd and a devastating performance from Jerome Wright helped United to a 3-0 victory, which would have been more but for man-of-the-match Peter Collinge's heroics in the Chorley net.
The Magpies have now lost five games in a row, without scoring in the last four and only threatened when Danny Nolan carved out a couple of half chances for himself.
FC United were ahead as early as the eighth minute when Wright burst down the left, cut inside the penalty area and found Patterson, who scored from close range after first stumbling over the ball.
Collinge saved twice more from Patterson in their personal duel before hald time, and then on 50 minutes, Wright's pace outstripped skipper Martin Clark, and the rapid forward found Patterson who poked home for 2-0.
In the closing stages, Mike Eckersley had a chance to grab a consolation after a United mistake in their own penalty area, but he fired over the top.
Rudd then went clear to round the superb Collinge and roll the ball home for 3-0.
Last Updated: 27 March 2008 8:07 AM
Two goals from the reds' top scorer Rory Patterson, another from Stuart Rudd and a devastating performance from Jerome Wright helped United to a 3-0 victory, which would have been more but for man-of-the-match Peter Collinge's heroics in the Chorley net.
The Magpies have now lost five games in a row, without scoring in the last four and only threatened when Danny Nolan carved out a couple of half chances for himself.
FC United were ahead as early as the eighth minute when Wright burst down the left, cut inside the penalty area and found Patterson, who scored from close range after first stumbling over the ball.
Collinge saved twice more from Patterson in their personal duel before hald time, and then on 50 minutes, Wright's pace outstripped skipper Martin Clark, and the rapid forward found Patterson who poked home for 2-0.
In the closing stages, Mike Eckersley had a chance to grab a consolation after a United mistake in their own penalty area, but he fired over the top.
Rudd then went clear to round the superb Collinge and roll the ball home for 3-0.
Last Updated: 27 March 2008 8:07 AM
Monday, January 14, 2008
Chorley lose game but win plaudits
Magpies hit by red card
Chorley may have lost 2-1 to high-flying FC Utd on Saturday but they won the plaudits among the 2,011 crowd.
Gerry Luczka's team was disappointing in their recent defeats to Radcliffe Borough (2-1) and Lancaster City (1-0) but their effort against FC United could not be faulted.
The two teams played earlier this season at Victory Park - when FC ran out 3-0 winners - and the Magpies didn't help themselves when Gavin-Lee Ellison got himself sent off after 20 minutes.
Only the midfielder knows what possessed him to push his opponent right in front of the ref and get a straight red.
It was a devastating blow as the visitors had taken an early lead.
Mike Eckersley - who was once on the books at Man Utd - played the ball over the full back to Steve Burke, who rounded the central defender and hammered the ball past the home keeper Sam Ashton.
It was his 10th goal of the season and the thunderbolt was surely one of his best.
Following the sending off Luczka replaced Chris McDonagh with Greg Traynor to beef up midfield and leave Burke up front on his own.
After 40 minutes an innocuous challenge on the edge of the Chorley box ended up with a free kick to FC United, which top scorer Rory Patterson hammered home for the equaliser.
Patterson clearly likes the Magpies as he scored two goals earlier in the season against Chorley.
In the final minutes of the half FC United hit the bar twice in one attack and goalkeeper Peter Collinge made a smart save in injury time to keep the scores level.
The second Chorley got off to a flyer and Mark Drew, Chris Brookes and Burke and Traynor all having efforts blocked.
With quarter of an hour to go the winner arrived when Simon Carden tucked the ball home beyond Collinge.
With 78 minutes on the clock substitutes Danny Nolan and Kenny Mayers, were thrown on but it was to no avail.
In fact FC United could have extended their lead with a harshly-awarded spot-kick but the penalty hit the post.
Chorley XI: Peter Collinge, Mike Eckersley, Jordan Goodeve, James Mullineux, Martin Clark, Dave German, Chris Brookes, Gavin-Lee Ellison, Chris McDonagh, Steve Burke & Mark Drew
Substitutes: Kenny Mayers (for Drew,78), Danny Nolan (for Brookes, 78) & Greg Traynor (for McDonagh, 32)
Scorers: S.Burke (8)
Last Updated: 13 January 2008 9:55 AM
Chorley may have lost 2-1 to high-flying FC Utd on Saturday but they won the plaudits among the 2,011 crowd.
Gerry Luczka's team was disappointing in their recent defeats to Radcliffe Borough (2-1) and Lancaster City (1-0) but their effort against FC United could not be faulted.
The two teams played earlier this season at Victory Park - when FC ran out 3-0 winners - and the Magpies didn't help themselves when Gavin-Lee Ellison got himself sent off after 20 minutes.
Only the midfielder knows what possessed him to push his opponent right in front of the ref and get a straight red.
It was a devastating blow as the visitors had taken an early lead.
Mike Eckersley - who was once on the books at Man Utd - played the ball over the full back to Steve Burke, who rounded the central defender and hammered the ball past the home keeper Sam Ashton.
It was his 10th goal of the season and the thunderbolt was surely one of his best.
Following the sending off Luczka replaced Chris McDonagh with Greg Traynor to beef up midfield and leave Burke up front on his own.
After 40 minutes an innocuous challenge on the edge of the Chorley box ended up with a free kick to FC United, which top scorer Rory Patterson hammered home for the equaliser.
Patterson clearly likes the Magpies as he scored two goals earlier in the season against Chorley.
In the final minutes of the half FC United hit the bar twice in one attack and goalkeeper Peter Collinge made a smart save in injury time to keep the scores level.
The second Chorley got off to a flyer and Mark Drew, Chris Brookes and Burke and Traynor all having efforts blocked.
With quarter of an hour to go the winner arrived when Simon Carden tucked the ball home beyond Collinge.
With 78 minutes on the clock substitutes Danny Nolan and Kenny Mayers, were thrown on but it was to no avail.
In fact FC United could have extended their lead with a harshly-awarded spot-kick but the penalty hit the post.
Chorley XI: Peter Collinge, Mike Eckersley, Jordan Goodeve, James Mullineux, Martin Clark, Dave German, Chris Brookes, Gavin-Lee Ellison, Chris McDonagh, Steve Burke & Mark Drew
Substitutes: Kenny Mayers (for Drew,78), Danny Nolan (for Brookes, 78) & Greg Traynor (for McDonagh, 32)
Scorers: S.Burke (8)
Last Updated: 13 January 2008 9:55 AM
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Priestley joins United
By Mike Day
Chorley goalkeeper Phil Priestley has spoken of his disappointment at leaving the club – but admits manager Gerry Luczka couldn't pick him.
The 31-year-old has taken up the post of goalkeeping coach at FC United after finding himself on the sidelines following the inspirational form of Peter Collinge.
Priestley, who missed most of last season with a knee injury, had been in good form this campaign until picking up an injury in the first FA Cup clash with Clitheroe.
A back injury then hampered his performance in the 5-3 defeat away at Newcastle Blue Star and Luczka signed Collinge as cover.
The stand-in 'keeper has kept three clean sheets in succession, leaving Priestley out in the cold.
When the position of goalkeeping coach at FC United came up Priestley said it was too good an offer to turn down.
"I need to be involved," he told the Guardian. "Gerry let me have input, even when I wasn't playing last season.
"No disrespect to Chorley but FC United are a massive club. They are looking at setting up (football) schools and I'm looking to the future."
He said three other UniBond clubs have coming knocking in the last week wanting to sign him but he wants to build on his coaching career.
"The knee injury last season was bad," he said. "Things were fine this year and then I picked up an injury against Clitheroe. Peter Collinge came in and he's done fantastic.
"I can't go banging on Gerry's door. This opportunity came up and I've got to look for the future.
"I'm still running my goalkeeping schools in Chorley and I genuinely wish the Magpies all the best."
Last Updated: 18 October 2007 11:27 AM
Chorley goalkeeper Phil Priestley has spoken of his disappointment at leaving the club – but admits manager Gerry Luczka couldn't pick him.
The 31-year-old has taken up the post of goalkeeping coach at FC United after finding himself on the sidelines following the inspirational form of Peter Collinge.
Priestley, who missed most of last season with a knee injury, had been in good form this campaign until picking up an injury in the first FA Cup clash with Clitheroe.
A back injury then hampered his performance in the 5-3 defeat away at Newcastle Blue Star and Luczka signed Collinge as cover.
The stand-in 'keeper has kept three clean sheets in succession, leaving Priestley out in the cold.
When the position of goalkeeping coach at FC United came up Priestley said it was too good an offer to turn down.
"I need to be involved," he told the Guardian. "Gerry let me have input, even when I wasn't playing last season.
"No disrespect to Chorley but FC United are a massive club. They are looking at setting up (football) schools and I'm looking to the future."
He said three other UniBond clubs have coming knocking in the last week wanting to sign him but he wants to build on his coaching career.
"The knee injury last season was bad," he said. "Things were fine this year and then I picked up an injury against Clitheroe. Peter Collinge came in and he's done fantastic.
"I can't go banging on Gerry's door. This opportunity came up and I've got to look for the future.
"I'm still running my goalkeeping schools in Chorley and I genuinely wish the Magpies all the best."
Last Updated: 18 October 2007 11:27 AM
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Police defend United tactics
Police in Chorley have defended their tactics during Saturday's match against FC United of Manchester.
Some FC United supporters contacted the Guardian to complain about the 'heavy-handed' response to their request to watch the second half of the match from the Pilling Lane end at Chorley Nissan Victory Park.
For the first 10 minutes of the second half, visiting fans had to watch the game from the corner of the ground, rather than from behind the goal, and were flanked by a line of police and stewards.
Eventually the police relented and the game - which was attended by a bumper crowd of 1,700 - passed off without major incident.
One FC United fan said: "It happens a lot where FC United is concerned because we bring quite a big following.
"We've been to Victory Park twice before and there's never been any trouble, even through the crowds were bigger than the one on Saturday."
Insp Kevin Otter, of Lancashire Constabulary, said: "The policing operation for the football match went according to plan, no arrests were made and after safety issues were addressed, police accommodated an unusual request by fans to move to the opposite end of the ground for the second half of the match."
Insp Ian Roberts, of Chorley police, who was on duty on match day, added: "There was no trouble and there were around 1,700 high spirited fans and many of those took the opportunity to have a drink in the town centre after the match without incident."
Last Updated: 02 October 2007 4:46 PM
Some FC United supporters contacted the Guardian to complain about the 'heavy-handed' response to their request to watch the second half of the match from the Pilling Lane end at Chorley Nissan Victory Park.
For the first 10 minutes of the second half, visiting fans had to watch the game from the corner of the ground, rather than from behind the goal, and were flanked by a line of police and stewards.
Eventually the police relented and the game - which was attended by a bumper crowd of 1,700 - passed off without major incident.
One FC United fan said: "It happens a lot where FC United is concerned because we bring quite a big following.
"We've been to Victory Park twice before and there's never been any trouble, even through the crowds were bigger than the one on Saturday."
Insp Kevin Otter, of Lancashire Constabulary, said: "The policing operation for the football match went according to plan, no arrests were made and after safety issues were addressed, police accommodated an unusual request by fans to move to the opposite end of the ground for the second half of the match."
Insp Ian Roberts, of Chorley police, who was on duty on match day, added: "There was no trouble and there were around 1,700 high spirited fans and many of those took the opportunity to have a drink in the town centre after the match without incident."
Last Updated: 02 October 2007 4:46 PM
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Bumper crowd see Magpies outclassed
Published Date: 30 September 2007
Chorley FC 0 - 3 FC United of Manchester
By Sam Chadderton
Chorley's biggest crowd for 20 years watched the Magpies comfortably beaten 3-0 by FC United of Manchester on Saturday.
More than 1700 supporters came through the Victory Park turnstiles, generating a fantastic atmosphere. However, some of the home side's football failed to match the enthusiasm of the fans.
First half goals from FC United's classy front two, Stuart Rudd and Rory Patterson, plus Patterson's side-foot second-half finish, were a fair reflection of the play.
Chorley threatened mostly through lung-busting runs down the right from Phil Cooney, but couldn't put the finishing touch to some of their more creative moments.
Alongside the excellent Cooney, young forward Danny Nolan showed some nice touches and turns in the opening exchanges.
Debutant 'keeper Peter Collinge, replacing a dropped Phil Priestley, made several good stops to thwart FC United's attacks.
FC United went ahead in the 13th minute, with a scrappy goal from last season's top scorer Rudd.
Some good quick passing on the edge of the box was brought to an end with a block tackle, but the ball fell loose to the unmarked number nine, who poked it low past Collinge from eight yards.
The away side's second was more direct, along punt upfield flicked on by Rudd, into the path of Patterson, who had pulled of the shoulder of the last defender.
He waited for the ball to get out of his feet and calmly slotted it past Collinge for 2-0.
In the second half, with Chorley looking for fresh impetus, manager Gerry Luczka hauled of the front two, Nolan and Mayers on 55 minutes, replacing them with Neil Smith and Steve Burke.
But Chorley's only real threat continued to be Cooney attacking down the right and on the hour mark, FC United grabbed a third to end the contest.
Mullineux was robbed of possession close to his own touchline, and the speedy Jerome Wright burst into the penalty area.
He cut it back to Patterson six yards out, who stroked it home in front of the majority of the vociferous away support.
The 3-0 scoreline fairly reflected a game in which Chorley had their moments, but were outclassed by a strong FC United side.
Att: 1735
CHORLEY: Collinge, Clark (Eckersley 60), Cushion, Mullineux, Howson, German, Cooney, Holden, Nolan (Burke 55), Mayers (Smith 55), Shillito
For a full match report see Wednesday's Guardian
Chorley FC 0 - 3 FC United of Manchester
By Sam Chadderton
Chorley's biggest crowd for 20 years watched the Magpies comfortably beaten 3-0 by FC United of Manchester on Saturday.
More than 1700 supporters came through the Victory Park turnstiles, generating a fantastic atmosphere. However, some of the home side's football failed to match the enthusiasm of the fans.
First half goals from FC United's classy front two, Stuart Rudd and Rory Patterson, plus Patterson's side-foot second-half finish, were a fair reflection of the play.
Chorley threatened mostly through lung-busting runs down the right from Phil Cooney, but couldn't put the finishing touch to some of their more creative moments.
Alongside the excellent Cooney, young forward Danny Nolan showed some nice touches and turns in the opening exchanges.
Debutant 'keeper Peter Collinge, replacing a dropped Phil Priestley, made several good stops to thwart FC United's attacks.
FC United went ahead in the 13th minute, with a scrappy goal from last season's top scorer Rudd.
Some good quick passing on the edge of the box was brought to an end with a block tackle, but the ball fell loose to the unmarked number nine, who poked it low past Collinge from eight yards.
The away side's second was more direct, along punt upfield flicked on by Rudd, into the path of Patterson, who had pulled of the shoulder of the last defender.
He waited for the ball to get out of his feet and calmly slotted it past Collinge for 2-0.
In the second half, with Chorley looking for fresh impetus, manager Gerry Luczka hauled of the front two, Nolan and Mayers on 55 minutes, replacing them with Neil Smith and Steve Burke.
But Chorley's only real threat continued to be Cooney attacking down the right and on the hour mark, FC United grabbed a third to end the contest.
Mullineux was robbed of possession close to his own touchline, and the speedy Jerome Wright burst into the penalty area.
He cut it back to Patterson six yards out, who stroked it home in front of the majority of the vociferous away support.
The 3-0 scoreline fairly reflected a game in which Chorley had their moments, but were outclassed by a strong FC United side.
Att: 1735
CHORLEY: Collinge, Clark (Eckersley 60), Cushion, Mullineux, Howson, German, Cooney, Holden, Nolan (Burke 55), Mayers (Smith 55), Shillito
For a full match report see Wednesday's Guardian
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Magpies gearing up for FC United fixture
Chorley Football Club is gearing up for its biggest crowd in nearly 20 years when FC United come to town on Saturday.
A bumper attendance of around 2,500 is expected at the Chorley Nissan Victory Park at the weekend when the division's best supported team heads to Chorley.
Chairman Ken Wright said it was likely to be the club's biggest crowd since the heady days of the Conference in 1989 when 2,600 watched the games against Darlington and Stafford Rangers.
A huge organisational effort is currently going on behind the scenes and Wright called on the people of Chorley to match the visitors' huge support.
"If FC United bring 1,800 fans it would be great if Chorley can attract 1,800 of our own supporters," he said.
"It will be an unforgettable atmosphere."
The club is licensed for a maximum crowd of 4,200 and the game will be the biggest money-spinner of the season.
However Wright revealed the massive logistical effort that has been going on.
There will be 30 stewards working on the day, instead of the normal eight, while there will also be triple the number of programme sellers.
Additional staff will be working behind the bar and extra catering is also being provided.
"We are going to have somewhere in the region of 65 people working on behalf of the club on the day compared to the normal number of around 12-15," said the chairman.
The organisation has been made tougher by the fact that the game would have been postponed if either side had progressed to the next round of the FA Cup meaning it was difficult to prepare for in advance.
FC United was established by Manchester United fans unhappy at the club's takeover by the American Glazer family.
Victory Park has hosted two of their home games before but Saturday's game is certain to be biggest crowd of the three matches.
Wright said the club would have to make a contribution towards the extra policing and urged fans to turn up early.
"We've appealed to FC Utd to try and get their fans to arrive at the ground in plenty of time," he explained.
"We've got extra turnstiles to try and avoid congestion and we've also laid on extra facilities in the bar."
Last Updated: 26 September 2007 1:48 PM
A bumper attendance of around 2,500 is expected at the Chorley Nissan Victory Park at the weekend when the division's best supported team heads to Chorley.
Chairman Ken Wright said it was likely to be the club's biggest crowd since the heady days of the Conference in 1989 when 2,600 watched the games against Darlington and Stafford Rangers.
A huge organisational effort is currently going on behind the scenes and Wright called on the people of Chorley to match the visitors' huge support.
"If FC United bring 1,800 fans it would be great if Chorley can attract 1,800 of our own supporters," he said.
"It will be an unforgettable atmosphere."
The club is licensed for a maximum crowd of 4,200 and the game will be the biggest money-spinner of the season.
However Wright revealed the massive logistical effort that has been going on.
There will be 30 stewards working on the day, instead of the normal eight, while there will also be triple the number of programme sellers.
Additional staff will be working behind the bar and extra catering is also being provided.
"We are going to have somewhere in the region of 65 people working on behalf of the club on the day compared to the normal number of around 12-15," said the chairman.
The organisation has been made tougher by the fact that the game would have been postponed if either side had progressed to the next round of the FA Cup meaning it was difficult to prepare for in advance.
FC United was established by Manchester United fans unhappy at the club's takeover by the American Glazer family.
Victory Park has hosted two of their home games before but Saturday's game is certain to be biggest crowd of the three matches.
Wright said the club would have to make a contribution towards the extra policing and urged fans to turn up early.
"We've appealed to FC Utd to try and get their fans to arrive at the ground in plenty of time," he explained.
"We've got extra turnstiles to try and avoid congestion and we've also laid on extra facilities in the bar."
Last Updated: 26 September 2007 1:48 PM
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