Source: The Chorley Citizen
Chorley set aside all the pre-match ballyhoo and efficiently disposed of FC United to the delight of their fans in a lively crowd of 1,074.
The hundreds of United supporters who boycotted this early kick-off missed a feisty encounter and the visitors, who started sluggishly, were much in need of vocal encouragement as they attacked a completely deserted away end of the ground.
The Magpies went ahead in the 39th minute when Adam Roscoe was trippedi n the box and Lee McEvilly stepped up to score from the penalty spot.
The Magpies sealed victory two minutes into the second half when McEvilly’s header found Andy Teague to drill home.
Steve Flitcroft (78) and FC United’s Ben Deegan (90) were sent off as tempers flared.
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Monday, September 12, 2011
Friday, September 09, 2011
Chorley face FC United with no-show from away fans
Source: The Chorley Citizen
SECOND-placed Chorley aim to return to the top of the Evo-Stik League tomorrow and forget an off-field spat as they welcome FC United to Victory Park for a game set to be played out in front of a strange atmosphere.
A big crowd was expected for the clash but the Magpies and the Manchester outfit have been involved in a war of words ahead of the game with Chorley making the match all-ticket after consultations with Lancashire Police.
FC United declined to take their allocation 520 tickets in protest against the decision and will have no supporters inside the stadium for what would have been one of the league’s largest crowds of the campaign.
The game is all-ticket for home fans as Garry Flitcroft’s Chorley go gunning for a return to the top spot they lost in midweek when Bradford Park Avenue beat Marine.
12:08pm Friday 9th September 2011
SECOND-placed Chorley aim to return to the top of the Evo-Stik League tomorrow and forget an off-field spat as they welcome FC United to Victory Park for a game set to be played out in front of a strange atmosphere.
A big crowd was expected for the clash but the Magpies and the Manchester outfit have been involved in a war of words ahead of the game with Chorley making the match all-ticket after consultations with Lancashire Police.
FC United declined to take their allocation 520 tickets in protest against the decision and will have no supporters inside the stadium for what would have been one of the league’s largest crowds of the campaign.
The game is all-ticket for home fans as Garry Flitcroft’s Chorley go gunning for a return to the top spot they lost in midweek when Bradford Park Avenue beat Marine.
12:08pm Friday 9th September 2011
Friday, December 14, 2007
FC United fans in boycott over TV kick-off switch
Source: The Chorley Citizen
Fans of UniBond Division One side FC United of Manchester look set to boycott a match in a protest at the kick-off time being shifted to suit television schedules.
FC United's clash with Curzon Ashton was due to kick off at 3pm on Saturday, December 29, but will now kick off at 12.45pm to allow the game to be shown live on the League's own internet TV channel In-Vision.
Both clubs had informed Unibond League officials that they were opposed to the switch, and the league had previously assured clubs that Saturday games would not be televised live.
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Club officials of FC United say they will not attend the fixture - and have requested that supporters also boycot the match.
A statement from the FC United board on the club's website said: "TV exposure and the revenue it generates are important to football. There are times when moving a fixture is unavoidable and you only have to look at Harrogate Railway's recent televised FA Cup game to see that in some cases it is even desirable.
"But to renege on previous assurances, seek the views of clubs about a change to the kick off time and then disregard the views of the competing clubs and its supporters in this manner is unacceptable."
"The board of FC United is asking supporters to show their opposition to the League's decision by not going to the game against Curzon.
"It is regrettable that Curzon Ashton may suffer financially from the consequence of this change to the kick off time, especially given their support in opposing the switch. However the board feel that it is important that a message is sent to the League that the views of the match-going fan must take precedence and those fans should not be inconvenienced in favour of a potential Internet audience"
"All supporters are free to make up their own mind as to whether they support the call not to attend but the board of FC United believes that this particular issue is intrinsically linked to the disillusionment with top-flight football shared by many fans, that led to the formation of our club and as such a strong message needs to be communicated to the League."
Fans of UniBond Division One side FC United of Manchester look set to boycott a match in a protest at the kick-off time being shifted to suit television schedules.
FC United's clash with Curzon Ashton was due to kick off at 3pm on Saturday, December 29, but will now kick off at 12.45pm to allow the game to be shown live on the League's own internet TV channel In-Vision.
Both clubs had informed Unibond League officials that they were opposed to the switch, and the league had previously assured clubs that Saturday games would not be televised live.
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Club officials of FC United say they will not attend the fixture - and have requested that supporters also boycot the match.
A statement from the FC United board on the club's website said: "TV exposure and the revenue it generates are important to football. There are times when moving a fixture is unavoidable and you only have to look at Harrogate Railway's recent televised FA Cup game to see that in some cases it is even desirable.
"But to renege on previous assurances, seek the views of clubs about a change to the kick off time and then disregard the views of the competing clubs and its supporters in this manner is unacceptable."
"The board of FC United is asking supporters to show their opposition to the League's decision by not going to the game against Curzon.
"It is regrettable that Curzon Ashton may suffer financially from the consequence of this change to the kick off time, especially given their support in opposing the switch. However the board feel that it is important that a message is sent to the League that the views of the match-going fan must take precedence and those fans should not be inconvenienced in favour of a potential Internet audience"
"All supporters are free to make up their own mind as to whether they support the call not to attend but the board of FC United believes that this particular issue is intrinsically linked to the disillusionment with top-flight football shared by many fans, that led to the formation of our club and as such a strong message needs to be communicated to the League."
Friday, September 28, 2007
Chorley to hit a high
Source: The Chorley Citizen
By Citizen reporter
CHORLEY are expecting their biggest league crowd in almost 20 years as FC United of Manchester prepare to descend on Victory Park tomorrow.
Club officials are anticipating a gate of more than 2,000 and manager Gerry Luczka has urged his players to put their recent poor form behind them.
"It's a game we are really looking forward to," said the Magpies boss.
"It promises to be a great occasion and I just hope my players respond to it."
After a promising start to the season, the Magpies have struggled for form of late, and they were beaten again on Tuesday night - 2-1 away to Bamber Bridge - in the UniBond Challenge Cup.
Now Luczka, who snapped up goalkeeper Peter Collinge from Clitheroe earlier this week, is threatening to shake up his squad by making further changes after conceding he needs more height and physical presence.
"My team selection tomorrow is going to be very important," added Luczka.
"It will give the lads the chance to show me they are up for the challenge.
"I said to all the lads at the start of the season I'd give them 10 games to prove themselves.
"I've now made my assessment and I'm looking to make changes - hopefully in the next few days."
By Citizen reporter
CHORLEY are expecting their biggest league crowd in almost 20 years as FC United of Manchester prepare to descend on Victory Park tomorrow.
Club officials are anticipating a gate of more than 2,000 and manager Gerry Luczka has urged his players to put their recent poor form behind them.
"It's a game we are really looking forward to," said the Magpies boss.
"It promises to be a great occasion and I just hope my players respond to it."
After a promising start to the season, the Magpies have struggled for form of late, and they were beaten again on Tuesday night - 2-1 away to Bamber Bridge - in the UniBond Challenge Cup.
Now Luczka, who snapped up goalkeeper Peter Collinge from Clitheroe earlier this week, is threatening to shake up his squad by making further changes after conceding he needs more height and physical presence.
"My team selection tomorrow is going to be very important," added Luczka.
"It will give the lads the chance to show me they are up for the challenge.
"I said to all the lads at the start of the season I'd give them 10 games to prove themselves.
"I've now made my assessment and I'm looking to make changes - hopefully in the next few days."
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