Friday 25th September 2009
MANAGER Karl Marginson is determined to kick-start FC United’s season on Saturday with the trip to Hull’s North Ferriby United in the Second Qualifying Round of the FA Cup – and the good news for the boss is he has a full squad to choose from.
Jerome Wright and Simon Carden should both be fit after shaking off knocks which kept them out of Wednesday’s defeat at Worksop and Rob Nugent is available despite being sent off in the match as his suspension will commence in two weeks, the club’s website is reporting.
Marginson is unwavering in his belief that his team are good enough to compete. He says: “The last couple of results have obviously been disappointing but both games could have been very different.”
The FA Cup provides a welcome distraction for Marginson and he knows it is a great opportunity for him and his players to test their skills against clubs higher up the football pyramid. However, promotion from the UniBond Premier Division is the number one target and Marginson is keen to get back to it, hopefully after booking a place in the Third Qualifying Round.
He says: “No team is setting this league on fire – they’re all beating each other, which is good. If we can put a decent run together, one that I know we’re capable of, then we’ll be right back amongst it at the top.”
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Saturday, September 26, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Rebels star in knife robbery horror
Friday 25th September 2009
A MAJOR police investigation is underway after four men, including FC United’s Steve Spencer, were held at knifepoint by armed thugs targeting an England defender’s home.
Everton defender Phil Jagielka was confronted by knife-wielding thugs in his Cheshire mansion while he watched his team on television, the Manchester Evening News is reporting
The Sale-born footballer was held at knifepoint and forced to hand over jewellery and the keys to his Range Rover after being confronted by three men at the house in Knutsford.
The raid happened while Everton were playing away against Hull in the Carling Cup.
FC United’s Spencer, 27, was a victim of the robbery too. When the gang burst in he was at Jagielka’s home along with Michael Tonge, 27, who plays for Stoke City, and Grant Smith, 29, a former Carlisle United player.
All three have remained friends with Jagielka after they played as youngsters together at Sheffield United – Jagielka’s former club.
Spencer, originally from Wythenshawe, is Jagielka’s best friend. He has also played Leigh RMI and Radcliffe Borough, before switching to FC United.
The robbers threatened them all with knives and made them hand over cash and jewellery.
They made Jagielka open a safe before stealing two Rolex watches and a Breitling diamond watch.
A MAJOR police investigation is underway after four men, including FC United’s Steve Spencer, were held at knifepoint by armed thugs targeting an England defender’s home.
Everton defender Phil Jagielka was confronted by knife-wielding thugs in his Cheshire mansion while he watched his team on television, the Manchester Evening News is reporting
The Sale-born footballer was held at knifepoint and forced to hand over jewellery and the keys to his Range Rover after being confronted by three men at the house in Knutsford.
The raid happened while Everton were playing away against Hull in the Carling Cup.
FC United’s Spencer, 27, was a victim of the robbery too. When the gang burst in he was at Jagielka’s home along with Michael Tonge, 27, who plays for Stoke City, and Grant Smith, 29, a former Carlisle United player.
All three have remained friends with Jagielka after they played as youngsters together at Sheffield United – Jagielka’s former club.
Spencer, originally from Wythenshawe, is Jagielka’s best friend. He has also played Leigh RMI and Radcliffe Borough, before switching to FC United.
The robbers threatened them all with knives and made them hand over cash and jewellery.
They made Jagielka open a safe before stealing two Rolex watches and a Breitling diamond watch.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Stars of film and TV to join Rebels minithon
Monday 21st September 2009
LOOKING FOR ERIC film star, Steve Evets and James Quinn from the TV comedy series, Early Doors, will be leading the FC United challenge against rugby league club, Rochdale Hornets in a three mile fun run during October, writes Jules Spencer
The three mile “Run, Walk or Crawl” Minithon involving players and hundreds of other participants, will be held in leafy Chorlton Meadows besides the River Mersey on Sunday October 18th.
The challenge between new Co-operative rugby league club, Rochdale Hornets, who play with their oval shaped balls and FC United of Manchester, with their round balls, is to see who can raise the most money for North West children’s hospital charity, Medequip4kids.
Half the money raised by each team’s entrants will go to Medequip4kids and half to their respective clubs.
People across Greater Manchester are invited to participate and support either the team from Rochdale or the Manchester rebels.
As a gesture of thanks, all those entering for FC United are being offered a free ticket to an FC home league fixture of their choosing whilst the Hornets are offering a free ticket to the their first home game in the new rugby league season for their backers.
Key runners for FC United include Labrador, Boru, who holds the record time for dragging a pet owner around the course. Boru will be running to win a new pet bed this year, whilst valuable prizes will go to the fastest runners, best fancy dress entrants and entrants with the best headgear as it is being hoped to top the £18,000 raised last year.
Medequip Charity Director, Mike Hughson says: “The funds raised through the Minithon event are vitally important in enabling MedEquip4Kids to continue to improve the health of injured and very poorly children in our local hospitals. All those that took part in the event last year will testify as to what a well organized and thoroughly enjoyable event it was. Sign on for the Minithon this year and we promise you another great day out.”
LOOKING FOR ERIC film star, Steve Evets and James Quinn from the TV comedy series, Early Doors, will be leading the FC United challenge against rugby league club, Rochdale Hornets in a three mile fun run during October, writes Jules Spencer
The three mile “Run, Walk or Crawl” Minithon involving players and hundreds of other participants, will be held in leafy Chorlton Meadows besides the River Mersey on Sunday October 18th.
The challenge between new Co-operative rugby league club, Rochdale Hornets, who play with their oval shaped balls and FC United of Manchester, with their round balls, is to see who can raise the most money for North West children’s hospital charity, Medequip4kids.
Half the money raised by each team’s entrants will go to Medequip4kids and half to their respective clubs.
People across Greater Manchester are invited to participate and support either the team from Rochdale or the Manchester rebels.
As a gesture of thanks, all those entering for FC United are being offered a free ticket to an FC home league fixture of their choosing whilst the Hornets are offering a free ticket to the their first home game in the new rugby league season for their backers.
Key runners for FC United include Labrador, Boru, who holds the record time for dragging a pet owner around the course. Boru will be running to win a new pet bed this year, whilst valuable prizes will go to the fastest runners, best fancy dress entrants and entrants with the best headgear as it is being hoped to top the £18,000 raised last year.
Medequip Charity Director, Mike Hughson says: “The funds raised through the Minithon event are vitally important in enabling MedEquip4Kids to continue to improve the health of injured and very poorly children in our local hospitals. All those that took part in the event last year will testify as to what a well organized and thoroughly enjoyable event it was. Sign on for the Minithon this year and we promise you another great day out.”
Friday, August 28, 2009
Gray's Burscough expectations
Friday 28th August 2009, 5:08 pm
BURSCOUGH boss Andy Gray is telling his men what their priorities will be when they line up against FC United at Gigg Lane on Saturday – to avoid defeat and not be intimidated by the big crowd.
Gary has no illusions ahead of this UniBond Premier clash at one of the best supported sides in Non-League football.
He tells the Ormskirk & Skelmersdale Advertiser: “The game plan going to FC United is to not get beat. It is a league ground and we will be playing in front of a big crowd, but you will always get a chance against them.
“We have just got to compete and hope the ref is not influenced by the big crowd.
“The lads should thrive on the size of the crowd because it is where you want to play your football.”
Meanwhile Gray is tipping summer signing Darren Byers to add even more goals to his tally this term.
Byers, a capture from Gray’s former club Prescot Cables, has already netted four in Burscough’s opening games.
“Darren has done really well so far,” says Gray. “The one thing I have always said about him all along is that he will score goals.”
BURSCOUGH boss Andy Gray is telling his men what their priorities will be when they line up against FC United at Gigg Lane on Saturday – to avoid defeat and not be intimidated by the big crowd.
Gary has no illusions ahead of this UniBond Premier clash at one of the best supported sides in Non-League football.
He tells the Ormskirk & Skelmersdale Advertiser: “The game plan going to FC United is to not get beat. It is a league ground and we will be playing in front of a big crowd, but you will always get a chance against them.
“We have just got to compete and hope the ref is not influenced by the big crowd.
“The lads should thrive on the size of the crowd because it is where you want to play your football.”
Meanwhile Gray is tipping summer signing Darren Byers to add even more goals to his tally this term.
Byers, a capture from Gray’s former club Prescot Cables, has already netted four in Burscough’s opening games.
“Darren has done really well so far,” says Gray. “The one thing I have always said about him all along is that he will score goals.”
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Wednesday night's action
Wednesday 26th August 2009
FC UNITED’s season finally kicked into life as they picked up their first UniBond Premier win of the campaign.
Almost 1,900 fans packed into Gigg Lane to see the Rebels take on high flying Marine. Games between Manchester and Merseyside clubs are always tense affairs, and with FC United seeking to lift themselves out of the bottom two this game was no different.
Rob Nugent put the Rebels into the lead with an early goal. Ben Deegan doubled the advantage two minutes into the second half and Jamie Mack made it 3-0 to United at the death.
The victory sees the Rebels leap up to mid table.
In the Zamaretto Premier, Truro City gave hosts Swindon Supermarine a 4-0 hiding. The victory sees newly promoted Truro move up to 4th spot, while Supermarine tumble to 5th from bottom.
Farnborough move into pole position after Bradley Bubb’s first half goal earned the Hampshire side a 1-0 victory against visitors Didcot.
Two dropped points saw Cambridge City slip to 3rd as they could only muster a point in a 1-1 draw at Halesowen Town.
In the Zamaretto South & West, Thatcham won 3-1 at Frome Town. And East Thurrock won 3-0 at Ilford in a Ryman North encounter.
FC UNITED’s season finally kicked into life as they picked up their first UniBond Premier win of the campaign.
Almost 1,900 fans packed into Gigg Lane to see the Rebels take on high flying Marine. Games between Manchester and Merseyside clubs are always tense affairs, and with FC United seeking to lift themselves out of the bottom two this game was no different.
Rob Nugent put the Rebels into the lead with an early goal. Ben Deegan doubled the advantage two minutes into the second half and Jamie Mack made it 3-0 to United at the death.
The victory sees the Rebels leap up to mid table.
In the Zamaretto Premier, Truro City gave hosts Swindon Supermarine a 4-0 hiding. The victory sees newly promoted Truro move up to 4th spot, while Supermarine tumble to 5th from bottom.
Farnborough move into pole position after Bradley Bubb’s first half goal earned the Hampshire side a 1-0 victory against visitors Didcot.
Two dropped points saw Cambridge City slip to 3rd as they could only muster a point in a 1-1 draw at Halesowen Town.
In the Zamaretto South & West, Thatcham won 3-1 at Frome Town. And East Thurrock won 3-0 at Ilford in a Ryman North encounter.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Rebels abseil towards new stadium
Monday 24th August 2009, 12:30 pm
FC UNITED’s plans for a move from Football League outfit Bury’s Gigg Lane ground to a stadium of their own is set to receive a boost as the UniBond Premier club takes part in a charity abseil with the proceeds shared between their own development fund and the Opal Foundation.
The Rebels’ official website reports that this year, Opal Foundation’s main fundraising event is a Charity Abseil, which will take place on 27th September, in Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds. The abseil events are hoped to raise £40,000 to work with AMREF (African Medical Research Foundation), in order to provide a borehole to deliver clean water for pastoralist communities of South Omo, one of the most remote parts of Ethiopia.
For non-FC United people, the abseil will be a perfect opportunity for anyone who has an ethical conscience, who wants to conquer their fear of heights, or just wants an adrenalin rush. As well as that, for United fans it’s another chance to raise much needed cash for the club as well as helping the Opal Foundation. All monies raised by FC supporting entrants will be split between the two causes with the exact details still to be agreed.
The invitation has come from FC United fan and Opal Foundation Director Barbara McLoughlin who said of the abseil: “We do hope FC United supporters are able to support our cause and help us progress that one step further in achieving our goal of providing clean water for communities in South Omo. And if we can raise money for the club at the same time then I’ll be delighted!”.
The Charity Abseil will be a fun day out, with food and drink available, and dancers and musicians providing entertainment and light relief for nervous participants.
FC UNITED’s plans for a move from Football League outfit Bury’s Gigg Lane ground to a stadium of their own is set to receive a boost as the UniBond Premier club takes part in a charity abseil with the proceeds shared between their own development fund and the Opal Foundation.
The Rebels’ official website reports that this year, Opal Foundation’s main fundraising event is a Charity Abseil, which will take place on 27th September, in Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds. The abseil events are hoped to raise £40,000 to work with AMREF (African Medical Research Foundation), in order to provide a borehole to deliver clean water for pastoralist communities of South Omo, one of the most remote parts of Ethiopia.
For non-FC United people, the abseil will be a perfect opportunity for anyone who has an ethical conscience, who wants to conquer their fear of heights, or just wants an adrenalin rush. As well as that, for United fans it’s another chance to raise much needed cash for the club as well as helping the Opal Foundation. All monies raised by FC supporting entrants will be split between the two causes with the exact details still to be agreed.
The invitation has come from FC United fan and Opal Foundation Director Barbara McLoughlin who said of the abseil: “We do hope FC United supporters are able to support our cause and help us progress that one step further in achieving our goal of providing clean water for communities in South Omo. And if we can raise money for the club at the same time then I’ll be delighted!”.
The Charity Abseil will be a fun day out, with food and drink available, and dancers and musicians providing entertainment and light relief for nervous participants.
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