Source: Football Trade Directory
The FA heard appeals from two Evostik League clubs against sanctions imposed by the league following earlier hearings.
The appeal, held at the FA's Wembley Headquarters ruled in respect of Northwich Victoria FC, that the Club would not be allowed to participate in the promotion play-offs, however the Club would not be expelled from the Northern Premier League but relegated one step from the 2012/2013 Season.
The decision ensures FC United of Manchester a place in the end of season play-offs and they will now meet Chorley FC on saturday in the sem-final. With a big crowd expected this game has been made all ticket.
In respect of the appeal by Woodley Sports FC, the panel upheld the decision of the Northern Premier League and the Club will be relegated to a step to be determined by the Football Association.
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
League Express Surprise At Police Decision
Source: Football Trade Directory
The Upcoming Evostik League fixture between newly promoted Chorley and FC United has been made all ticket at the instigation of the local Police, with kick-off brought forward to 11.30 am on Sat 10th September. Fans will recall disruption at Chorley's game with Chester last season caused by a minority of outside - so called fans attending the game looking for trouble.
The move by the Police to make this high profile game - given FC United's following - all ticket is no shock and whilst such an early kick-off can be debated no one wants a repeat of the Chester game, least of all Chorley FC.
Allcock, Evo-Stik League Operations Manager said, “I am a little surprised on the insistence of a change of kick off time for this fixture in view of FC United’s excellent behaviour by their supporters particularly over the past 12 months.
"FC United have been involved in some very high profile games including an evening Play-Off Semi Final at Bradford and 3pm kick-off at the Final away to Colwyn Bay. The reports received back from The FA observer and what I witnessed myself at Colwyn Bay showed that without segregation linked with good even handed stewarding a high profile fixture can take place in good spirit and without trouble.
“I hope that FC United supporters will still make the journey to Chorley to give the team their traditional support. I can understand why some people may wish to make a protest at such changes.
"However, the only way authorities will be convinced that kick off times need not be changed is if there is a capacity crowd and both sets of supporters do what they are best at and that is giving, with excellent behaviour, full support on the day to their respective club. A half empty ground and no trouble does not prove anything. A full ground and no trouble would be considerable proof towards convincing people to relax the arrangements that have been forced on Chorley FC for the FC United fixture.”
With both clubs well supported a bumper crowd is expected and with Chorley's near neighbours Preston playing on Friday night they can expect additional interest from local football fans.
For latest info visit www.chorleyfc.com
Thursday, July 14, 2011
FC United go with Cobbetts on 'Punk Finance' concept
Source: Football Trade Directory
Northern Premier League club FC United of Manchester have teamed up with law firm Cobbetts to work on 'punk finance', a concept which allows community groups and societies raise funds without the need to lend large amounts of money from banks.
The groundbreaking scheme comes after FC United raised £1.5m for their stadium development by raising capital through share issues, in exhange for shareholders having a say in how operations are run.
It is hoped that FC United's model can be copied by many other smaller organisations and in partnership with Cobbetts they have produced a pamphlet which promotes the 'punk finance' model.
Speaking on the Manchester Evening News website, FC United General Manager Andy Walsh said: "FC United was established to create a better way of running football clubs. Finance and governance problems dog the sport, and new financial and business models are needed which give clubs greater stability.
"The governance of the game would be vastly improved if clubs were run as clubs with supporters given a more central role.
"The community shares model we have developed with Co-ops UK and the legal framework that we have put together with Cobbetts offers a route to financial stability.
"Punk Finance is about clubs raising finance for themselves instead of looking to outside ‘investors’ who put their own interest before that of the club.
"Our own success in raising finance has shown what can be achieved even at a time of economic uncertainty and provides a model for others who care about football as a sport and community enterprise."
Matt Morris
14th July 2011, 12:18
Northern Premier League club FC United of Manchester have teamed up with law firm Cobbetts to work on 'punk finance', a concept which allows community groups and societies raise funds without the need to lend large amounts of money from banks.
The groundbreaking scheme comes after FC United raised £1.5m for their stadium development by raising capital through share issues, in exhange for shareholders having a say in how operations are run.
It is hoped that FC United's model can be copied by many other smaller organisations and in partnership with Cobbetts they have produced a pamphlet which promotes the 'punk finance' model.
Speaking on the Manchester Evening News website, FC United General Manager Andy Walsh said: "FC United was established to create a better way of running football clubs. Finance and governance problems dog the sport, and new financial and business models are needed which give clubs greater stability.
"The governance of the game would be vastly improved if clubs were run as clubs with supporters given a more central role.
"The community shares model we have developed with Co-ops UK and the legal framework that we have put together with Cobbetts offers a route to financial stability.
"Punk Finance is about clubs raising finance for themselves instead of looking to outside ‘investors’ who put their own interest before that of the club.
"Our own success in raising finance has shown what can be achieved even at a time of economic uncertainty and provides a model for others who care about football as a sport and community enterprise."
Matt Morris
14th July 2011, 12:18
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