Source: This is Nottingham
HUCKNALL Town should relish rather than fear their trip to FC United of Manchester, coach Jamie Brough insisted today.
The Red Rebels reached the FA Cup second round this season where they took League One Brighton to a replay after knocking out League Two Rochdale.
Karl Marginson's men have been less impressive in the league, having won nine and lost ten of their 19 games.
But they can always bank on a healthy following of fans at their adopted Gigg Lane home, with tomorrow sure to be no different.
Brough expects FC to be a tough proposition now they no longer have their cup distraction, but believes Hucknall will have learned from playing in front of a big crowd against FC Halifax earlier in the campaign.
"It's going to be similar to the Halifax game, where they will have big backing, there will be good facilities and a nice big pitch," said Brough. "But I think everyone who is involved in football aspires to play in front of decent crowds and wants to step up to the next level – if you don't then you shouldn't be involved.
"This gives us a taste of what that would be like and I would hope we can rise to the occasion.
"I love playing at Watnall Road in front of our own fans, but it is nice when you go away to play in games like this.
"FC United did very well in the cup and it will have made them a small fortune.
"But it is a challenge for them to raise their game playing Hucknall Town after Brighton and Rochdale.
"They have probably under-achieved in the league, which is what can happen, but I'm sure their manager will be given time after their cup exploits."
Hucknall were beaten 2-0 at home by Northwich Victoria at the weekend, but bounced back with a 2-0 victory over Worksop Town in the third round of the League Challenge Cup on Tuesday night.
Brough says the contrasting results show the need for Hucknall to maintain a strong work ethic.
He added: "The two goals we conceded against Northwich were because we switched off.
"Fair play to Northwich because they worked harder than us over the 90 minutes and deserved their win.
"But we played some of the best possession football we have played in a long time against a good Worksop side – that was made possible because we worked exceptionally hard.
"Just like in life, those who work harder tend to get further."
Hucknall were landed with a £5,000 bill for their broken floodlights, whose failure caused the abandonment of their home clash with Buxton.
The system is up and running again now, but the club still need to pay off the amount after taking out a loan.
Abound £700 was raised with a bucket collection against Northwich, but the club are seeking further donations.
"I don't know the ins and outs of what was wrong, I think it was something to do with the cabling," said Brough.
"But we have got 28 days to repay what we owe, so any contributions would be gratefully received."
The club have added former Ilkeston central midfielder Josh Burge, 21, to their ranks following his release by Boston United.
But the player, most recently at Rainworth, may have to wait for his opportunity, with Brough saying: "He would have started against Worksop in midweek but was unavailable.
"With the other lads doing well, Josh may not get straight in the side, but he has a good attitude and I'm sure he'll flight for his place."
Grant Brindley is expected the return from a thigh injury.
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Friday, November 20, 2009
Hucknall boss Chambers admits tactical gaffe
Source: This is Nottingham
Friday, November 20, 2009, 07:00
HUCKNALL Town manager Bryan Chambers today took the blame for last week's home defeat to FC United of Manchester and insisted: "I won't make the same mistake again."
Chambers is one of the most experienced managers on the non-league scene and reckons he has clocked up close to 2,000 games in the dug-out.
But he says the 3-2 Watnall Road defeat shows he is still learning – even with his vast knowledge.
The boss has always prided himself on doing his homework on opposing teams.
But against United he chose instead to concentrate on his own team's strengths – and his lack of scouting quickly backfired.
Hucknall trailed 3-0 at the break but after a tactical change only lost 3-2 and missed a penalty.
Chambers is convinced the Yellows would have won if he'd prepared for the game in his normal manner.
"I have to hold my hands up and say to the fans it was a mistake on my part, just as I have told that to the players," he said.
"I usually know everything about the opposition, but on this occasion I decided not to worry about them and concentrated on us.
"As soon as I had seen how they played in the first half, I changed it around and put three in midfield.
"I told the players to get their heads up and said we would still get something out of the game with the new tactics – and we should have done.
"We won the second half 2-0 and missed a penalty and the majority of the fans praised the way we played and the entertainment we gave them.
"But I have learned a valuable lesson and I shall be making sure I do all the scouting I need to from now on."
Tomorrow, Hucknall visit an Ashton side who are third in the table, even though they have a goal difference of minus six.
Chambers is expecting a tough time of things at Hurst Cross. He said: "When we played them at our place we should have won comfortably but missed a lot of chances (losing 2-1).
"The fact they are so well placed shows they are not a bad side, even though they have lost a fair few games.
"There's not a lot of difference between the top and bottom – and that's reflected by the spread of points.
"I think the reason is that some of the sides, like us, have over-achieved for the money they are paying out and other big-spending sides have lost a few games unexpectedly.
"Put those two things together and that is why there is not much to choose between all the sides."
Adrian Hawes should be fit after being carried off against FC United with a leg injury but Gary Sucharewycz joined Grantham earlier this week.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 07:00
HUCKNALL Town manager Bryan Chambers today took the blame for last week's home defeat to FC United of Manchester and insisted: "I won't make the same mistake again."
Chambers is one of the most experienced managers on the non-league scene and reckons he has clocked up close to 2,000 games in the dug-out.
But he says the 3-2 Watnall Road defeat shows he is still learning – even with his vast knowledge.
The boss has always prided himself on doing his homework on opposing teams.
But against United he chose instead to concentrate on his own team's strengths – and his lack of scouting quickly backfired.
Hucknall trailed 3-0 at the break but after a tactical change only lost 3-2 and missed a penalty.
Chambers is convinced the Yellows would have won if he'd prepared for the game in his normal manner.
"I have to hold my hands up and say to the fans it was a mistake on my part, just as I have told that to the players," he said.
"I usually know everything about the opposition, but on this occasion I decided not to worry about them and concentrated on us.
"As soon as I had seen how they played in the first half, I changed it around and put three in midfield.
"I told the players to get their heads up and said we would still get something out of the game with the new tactics – and we should have done.
"We won the second half 2-0 and missed a penalty and the majority of the fans praised the way we played and the entertainment we gave them.
"But I have learned a valuable lesson and I shall be making sure I do all the scouting I need to from now on."
Tomorrow, Hucknall visit an Ashton side who are third in the table, even though they have a goal difference of minus six.
Chambers is expecting a tough time of things at Hurst Cross. He said: "When we played them at our place we should have won comfortably but missed a lot of chances (losing 2-1).
"The fact they are so well placed shows they are not a bad side, even though they have lost a fair few games.
"There's not a lot of difference between the top and bottom – and that's reflected by the spread of points.
"I think the reason is that some of the sides, like us, have over-achieved for the money they are paying out and other big-spending sides have lost a few games unexpectedly.
"Put those two things together and that is why there is not much to choose between all the sides."
Adrian Hawes should be fit after being carried off against FC United with a leg injury but Gary Sucharewycz joined Grantham earlier this week.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Police tackle trouble at Ilkeston Town clash
Sunday, April 19, 2009, 22:57
TWO people were arrested for public order offences during a police operation at Ilkeston Town's match at the weekend.
Derbyshire police said "about half a dozen" Town supporters were also removed from the club's New Manor Ground during the Northern Premier Division clash with FC United of Manchester on Saturday.
A force spokesman added: "Officers escorted away fans who were in coaches and on foot. Several pubs closed in the run-up to the match.
"Fans were kept apart during the game by a segregation system arranged before the match by police and officials of the club."
The game itself ended in a 1-0 victory for FC United, with the winning goal coming in the last minute.
TWO people were arrested for public order offences during a police operation at Ilkeston Town's match at the weekend.
Derbyshire police said "about half a dozen" Town supporters were also removed from the club's New Manor Ground during the Northern Premier Division clash with FC United of Manchester on Saturday.
A force spokesman added: "Officers escorted away fans who were in coaches and on foot. Several pubs closed in the run-up to the match.
"Fans were kept apart during the game by a segregation system arranged before the match by police and officials of the club."
The game itself ended in a 1-0 victory for FC United, with the winning goal coming in the last minute.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Eastwood spot on at United
Thursday, November 20, 2008, 07:22
A DOMINANT first half performance was enough to earn Eastwood Town a 1-0 win at FC United of Manchester last night.
Victory for the Badgers moved them up to sixth in the UniBond Premier Division table and ended United's 11-game unbeaten run.
Eastwood dominated the first half with at least seven or eight clear-cut chances. Ian Holmes, Lindon Meikle and Andy Todd could have put the game to bed but it took a controversial penalty in the 43rd minute for Eastwood to open their account.
Todd was one-on-one with the keeper but a push from behind gave Holmes the opportunity to slot home the penalty.
Manager Paul Cox said: "I thought we deserved to win purely off the back of our first-half performance. We totally dominated and should have scored more."
A DOMINANT first half performance was enough to earn Eastwood Town a 1-0 win at FC United of Manchester last night.
Victory for the Badgers moved them up to sixth in the UniBond Premier Division table and ended United's 11-game unbeaten run.
Eastwood dominated the first half with at least seven or eight clear-cut chances. Ian Holmes, Lindon Meikle and Andy Todd could have put the game to bed but it took a controversial penalty in the 43rd minute for Eastwood to open their account.
Todd was one-on-one with the keeper but a push from behind gave Holmes the opportunity to slot home the penalty.
Manager Paul Cox said: "I thought we deserved to win purely off the back of our first-half performance. We totally dominated and should have scored more."
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