3/11/2008
KYLE Wilson added to his growing list of admirers by scoring twice and setting up a third goal to ensure FC United march on in the FA Trophy.
The former Crewe starlet struck first with an 13th minute penalty awarded for a foul on Adam Carden before rounding off FC's 3-0 second qualifying-round victory at Worksop with a sublime chip.
In between, Wilson, whose tally for the season now stands at an impressive 17, crossed for for skipper Dave Chadwick to head home the second goal.
But Karl Marginson's men hadn't had things all their own way in the early stages with keeper Sam Ashton twice having to deny the home side with five saves.
Monday, November 03, 2008
Sunday, November 02, 2008
Worksop 0 FC United 3
5:32pm Sunday 2nd November 2008
THE Red Rebels ran out easy FA Trophy winners at Watnall Road with two goals from Kyle Wilson and another by Dave Chadwick.
The visitors took just 13 minutes to take the lead against Peter Rinkcavage’s men.
Simon Carden was brought down in the penalty area and striker Wilson slotted home the resulting spot kick to give United an early advantage.
Worksop had a chance to level the match just before the break when Steve Robinson floated a dangerous free-kick into the penalty area only for an unmarked Chris Glavey to see his header cannon back off the goalkeeper from point-blank range.
The hosts were made to pay for this missed chance as the Rebels produced a fantastic second-half showing.
Defender Chadwick stole in to head the Reds’ second goal after the Tigers’ backline failed to clear from a set-piece on 49 minutes.
Karl Marginson’s side continued to press with slick and attractive football, eventually rounding off the game with a third goal courtesy of Wilson.
A piercing long ball again deceived the Worksop defence and the striker finished coolly to cement his team’s place in the next round of the competition
THE Red Rebels ran out easy FA Trophy winners at Watnall Road with two goals from Kyle Wilson and another by Dave Chadwick.
The visitors took just 13 minutes to take the lead against Peter Rinkcavage’s men.
Simon Carden was brought down in the penalty area and striker Wilson slotted home the resulting spot kick to give United an early advantage.
Worksop had a chance to level the match just before the break when Steve Robinson floated a dangerous free-kick into the penalty area only for an unmarked Chris Glavey to see his header cannon back off the goalkeeper from point-blank range.
The hosts were made to pay for this missed chance as the Rebels produced a fantastic second-half showing.
Defender Chadwick stole in to head the Reds’ second goal after the Tigers’ backline failed to clear from a set-piece on 49 minutes.
Karl Marginson’s side continued to press with slick and attractive football, eventually rounding off the game with a third goal courtesy of Wilson.
A piercing long ball again deceived the Worksop defence and the striker finished coolly to cement his team’s place in the next round of the competition
United power on
By Gary Moss. Saturday, 01 November 2008.
Worksop Town 0-3 FC United
Wilson 2, Chadwick
The FA Carlsberg Trophy
Second Round Qualifying
Saturday 1 November 2008
Watnall Road, Worksop Town FC
Winning clubs will receive £3,000 from The FA
Worksop Town club secretary Keith Ilett reckoned that the Tigers faced their toughest game of the season up against an impressive FC United of Manchester in the Second Qualifying Round of The FA Trophy.
He was proved right when the Red Rebels ran out easy 3-0 winners at Watnall Road with two goals from Kyle Wilson and another by Dave Chadwick.
However, Ilett admits he has no complaints after losing to a 'quality' side.
“They passed the ball very well and impressed me greatly,” he said.
“They looked excellent at times today and are the best side we’ve played so far this season.
“They are a very young and fit side, they played a good passing game and showed some nice little touches in this performance.”
The visitors took just 13 minutes to take the lead against Peter Rinkcavage’s men.
Simon Carden was brought down in the penalty area and striker Wilson slotted home the resulting spot kick to give United an early advantage.
Worksop had a chance to level the match just before the break when Steve Robinson floated a dangerous free-kick into the penalty area only for an unmarked Chris Glavey to see his header cannon back off the goalkeeper from point-blank range.
The hosts were made to pay for this missed chance as the Rebels produced a fantastic second half showing.
Defender Chadwick stole in to head the Reds’ second goal after the Tigers' backline failed to clear from a set-piece on 49 minutes.
Karl Marginson’s side continued to press with slick and attractive football, eventually rounding off the game with a third goal courtesy of Wilson.
A piercing long ball again deceived the Worksop defence and the striker finished coolly to cement his team's place in the next round of the competition.
Worksop Town 0-3 FC United
Wilson 2, Chadwick
The FA Carlsberg Trophy
Second Round Qualifying
Saturday 1 November 2008
Watnall Road, Worksop Town FC
Winning clubs will receive £3,000 from The FA
Worksop Town club secretary Keith Ilett reckoned that the Tigers faced their toughest game of the season up against an impressive FC United of Manchester in the Second Qualifying Round of The FA Trophy.
He was proved right when the Red Rebels ran out easy 3-0 winners at Watnall Road with two goals from Kyle Wilson and another by Dave Chadwick.
However, Ilett admits he has no complaints after losing to a 'quality' side.
“They passed the ball very well and impressed me greatly,” he said.
“They looked excellent at times today and are the best side we’ve played so far this season.
“They are a very young and fit side, they played a good passing game and showed some nice little touches in this performance.”
The visitors took just 13 minutes to take the lead against Peter Rinkcavage’s men.
Simon Carden was brought down in the penalty area and striker Wilson slotted home the resulting spot kick to give United an early advantage.
Worksop had a chance to level the match just before the break when Steve Robinson floated a dangerous free-kick into the penalty area only for an unmarked Chris Glavey to see his header cannon back off the goalkeeper from point-blank range.
The hosts were made to pay for this missed chance as the Rebels produced a fantastic second half showing.
Defender Chadwick stole in to head the Reds’ second goal after the Tigers' backline failed to clear from a set-piece on 49 minutes.
Karl Marginson’s side continued to press with slick and attractive football, eventually rounding off the game with a third goal courtesy of Wilson.
A piercing long ball again deceived the Worksop defence and the striker finished coolly to cement his team's place in the next round of the competition.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Man Utd rebels to swell Watnall Road crowd
Source: Mansfield Chad
Published Date: 31 October 2008
A POSSIBLE record crowd is expected at Hucknall Town's Watnall Road this weekend for the visit of high-profile FC United Of Manchester for an FA Trophy tie.
But the Second Qualifying Round match won't involve The Yellows, instead FC United will be up against Worksop Town.
For Worksop currently have a ground-sharing agreement with Hucknall after being locked out of their former home at Sandy Lane.
FC United were formed in 2005 by disgruntled Manchester United fans in protest at American Malcolm Glazer's takeover of the Old Trafford club.
The rebel outfit are well supported and regularly take up to 2,000 fans to away games. The current attendance record at Watnall Road was also set in the FA Trophy when Hucknall beat Bishop's Stortford in the semi-finals in 2005 in front of 1,871 fans.
Worksop are currently third from bottom of the Unibond Premier League table, while FC United are hovering around mid-table in the same division.
Published Date: 31 October 2008
A POSSIBLE record crowd is expected at Hucknall Town's Watnall Road this weekend for the visit of high-profile FC United Of Manchester for an FA Trophy tie.
But the Second Qualifying Round match won't involve The Yellows, instead FC United will be up against Worksop Town.
For Worksop currently have a ground-sharing agreement with Hucknall after being locked out of their former home at Sandy Lane.
FC United were formed in 2005 by disgruntled Manchester United fans in protest at American Malcolm Glazer's takeover of the Old Trafford club.
The rebel outfit are well supported and regularly take up to 2,000 fans to away games. The current attendance record at Watnall Road was also set in the FA Trophy when Hucknall beat Bishop's Stortford in the semi-finals in 2005 in front of 1,871 fans.
Worksop are currently third from bottom of the Unibond Premier League table, while FC United are hovering around mid-table in the same division.
Rebel Reds on FA Trophy trail
8:10am Friday 31st October 2008
FC United have a fantastic opportunity to take a step closer to their Wembley dream when they travel to Worksop Town in the FA Trophy.
The struggling Nottinghamshire side are bottom of UniBond Premier League, while the in-form Rebel Reds, who overcame neighbours Radcliffe Borough in the previous round courtesy of Adam Turner’s 94th-minute winner, go into tomorrow’s second qualifying tie having lost just once in their last eight games.
Karl Marginson’s side moved up to ninth in the table following Wednesday night’s superb 3-1 victory against high-flying Ilkeston Town.
And with the prolific Kyle Wilson, the league’s top hitman grabbed his 15th goal of the season in midweek, in their ranks, the Gigg Lane tenants will be confident of overcoming basement boys Worksop.
Meanwhile, Leigh Genesis, still reeling from news that chairman and financial backer Dominic Speakman has quit the club, will attempt to put a side together for their clash with Cammell Laird at Chorley’s Victory Park.
Manager Steve Bleasdale has vowed to carry on unpaid in the short term and hopes that most of the squad will follow suit as the club’s supporters try to put together a rescue package.
With £3,000 up for grabs to the winners of the tie there is an incentive for the players who do turn out to make amends for the defeat at Laird two weeks ago in the league.
FC United have a fantastic opportunity to take a step closer to their Wembley dream when they travel to Worksop Town in the FA Trophy.
The struggling Nottinghamshire side are bottom of UniBond Premier League, while the in-form Rebel Reds, who overcame neighbours Radcliffe Borough in the previous round courtesy of Adam Turner’s 94th-minute winner, go into tomorrow’s second qualifying tie having lost just once in their last eight games.
Karl Marginson’s side moved up to ninth in the table following Wednesday night’s superb 3-1 victory against high-flying Ilkeston Town.
And with the prolific Kyle Wilson, the league’s top hitman grabbed his 15th goal of the season in midweek, in their ranks, the Gigg Lane tenants will be confident of overcoming basement boys Worksop.
Meanwhile, Leigh Genesis, still reeling from news that chairman and financial backer Dominic Speakman has quit the club, will attempt to put a side together for their clash with Cammell Laird at Chorley’s Victory Park.
Manager Steve Bleasdale has vowed to carry on unpaid in the short term and hopes that most of the squad will follow suit as the club’s supporters try to put together a rescue package.
With £3,000 up for grabs to the winners of the tie there is an incentive for the players who do turn out to make amends for the defeat at Laird two weeks ago in the league.
Rebel Reds on FA Trophy trail
Source: The Bolton News
FC United have a fantastic opportunity to take a step closer to their Wembley dream when they travel to Worksop Town in the FA Trophy.
The struggling Nottinghamshire side are bottom of UniBond Premier League, while the in-form Rebel Reds, who overcame neighbours Radcliffe Borough in the previous round courtesy of Adam Turner’s 94th-minute winner, go into tomorrow’s second qualifying tie having lost just once in their last eight games.
Karl Marginson’s side moved up to ninth in the table following Wednesday night’s superb 3-1 victory against high-flying Ilkeston Town.
And with the prolific Kyle Wilson, the league’s top hitman grabbed his 15th goal of the season in midweek, in their ranks, the Gigg Lane tenants will be confident of overcoming basement boys Worksop.
Meanwhile, Leigh Genesis, still reeling from news that chairman and financial backer Dominic Speakman has quit the club, will attempt to put a side together for their clash with Cammell Laird at Chorley’s Victory Park.
Manager Steve Bleasdale has vowed to carry on unpaid in the short term and hopes that most of the squad will follow suit as the club’s supporters try to put together a rescue package.
With £3,000 up for grabs to the winners of the tie there is an incentive for the players who do turn out to make amends for the defeat at Laird two weeks ago in the league.
FC United have a fantastic opportunity to take a step closer to their Wembley dream when they travel to Worksop Town in the FA Trophy.
The struggling Nottinghamshire side are bottom of UniBond Premier League, while the in-form Rebel Reds, who overcame neighbours Radcliffe Borough in the previous round courtesy of Adam Turner’s 94th-minute winner, go into tomorrow’s second qualifying tie having lost just once in their last eight games.
Karl Marginson’s side moved up to ninth in the table following Wednesday night’s superb 3-1 victory against high-flying Ilkeston Town.
And with the prolific Kyle Wilson, the league’s top hitman grabbed his 15th goal of the season in midweek, in their ranks, the Gigg Lane tenants will be confident of overcoming basement boys Worksop.
Meanwhile, Leigh Genesis, still reeling from news that chairman and financial backer Dominic Speakman has quit the club, will attempt to put a side together for their clash with Cammell Laird at Chorley’s Victory Park.
Manager Steve Bleasdale has vowed to carry on unpaid in the short term and hopes that most of the squad will follow suit as the club’s supporters try to put together a rescue package.
With £3,000 up for grabs to the winners of the tie there is an incentive for the players who do turn out to make amends for the defeat at Laird two weeks ago in the league.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Mosques united
30/10/2008
FOUR Manchester mosques united to take part in a football competition organised by FC United of Manchester to crteate better community cohesion.
The Sunna Mosque and the Darul-hiqmah Centre from Cheetham Hill and the Didsbury Mosque and the Makki Masjid in Longsight each entered an under 11’s team, an under 14’s team and an under 16’s team to contest the five-a-side tournament which was held at Old Trafford Sports Barn.
"The idea originally came from Diallo Mamadou, a basketball coach living in Cheetham Hill," said Robin Pye, FC United’s community and education organiser.
"He asked us whether we would be interested in helping him to organise football activities in his area to give the youth something positive to do.
"We said we were keen to help and together we developed the idea of a tournament for mosques.
"We plan to build on the success of this tournament to organise more activities in these parts of Manchester, aimed at encouraging young people to take part in sport."
All participants in the tournament received a goody bag which included free tickets to the next FC United match which was a home fixture with Ilkeston Town in the Unibond Northern Premier League.
Added Robin: "We are keen for our club to become a vehicle for community cohesion in this city and that means welcoming all parts of the community to our matches."
The tournament was funded by the Cooperative Membership as part of a project aimed at encouraging diverse participation in the football club. Among the dignatories presenting prizes was Councillor Afzal Khan CBE.
FC United is a democratically-run fans’-owned football club. It was founded three and a half years ago and has been promoted every season so far. It plays its home games at Gigg Lane in Bury and is averaging home crowds of over 2,000 this season.
FOUR Manchester mosques united to take part in a football competition organised by FC United of Manchester to crteate better community cohesion.
The Sunna Mosque and the Darul-hiqmah Centre from Cheetham Hill and the Didsbury Mosque and the Makki Masjid in Longsight each entered an under 11’s team, an under 14’s team and an under 16’s team to contest the five-a-side tournament which was held at Old Trafford Sports Barn.
"The idea originally came from Diallo Mamadou, a basketball coach living in Cheetham Hill," said Robin Pye, FC United’s community and education organiser.
"He asked us whether we would be interested in helping him to organise football activities in his area to give the youth something positive to do.
"We said we were keen to help and together we developed the idea of a tournament for mosques.
"We plan to build on the success of this tournament to organise more activities in these parts of Manchester, aimed at encouraging young people to take part in sport."
All participants in the tournament received a goody bag which included free tickets to the next FC United match which was a home fixture with Ilkeston Town in the Unibond Northern Premier League.
Added Robin: "We are keen for our club to become a vehicle for community cohesion in this city and that means welcoming all parts of the community to our matches."
The tournament was funded by the Cooperative Membership as part of a project aimed at encouraging diverse participation in the football club. Among the dignatories presenting prizes was Councillor Afzal Khan CBE.
FC United is a democratically-run fans’-owned football club. It was founded three and a half years ago and has been promoted every season so far. It plays its home games at Gigg Lane in Bury and is averaging home crowds of over 2,000 this season.
FC United 3 Ilkeston 1
29/10/2008
CARLOS Roca struck twice as the Rebels climbed three places to ninth in the UniBond Premier with victory over overhigh-flying Ilkeston in front of 1,550 at Gigg Lane.
Ace marksman Kyle Wilson gave them a 14th minute but Scott Garner equalised four minutes before the break after keeper Sam Ashton spilled Steve Istead's 25-yard shot.
But Roca restored FC's advantage in the 55th minute, volleying in Alex Skidmore's cross, before sealing their most impressive win of the season nine minutes from time.
CARLOS Roca struck twice as the Rebels climbed three places to ninth in the UniBond Premier with victory over overhigh-flying Ilkeston in front of 1,550 at Gigg Lane.
Ace marksman Kyle Wilson gave them a 14th minute but Scott Garner equalised four minutes before the break after keeper Sam Ashton spilled Steve Istead's 25-yard shot.
But Roca restored FC's advantage in the 55th minute, volleying in Alex Skidmore's cross, before sealing their most impressive win of the season nine minutes from time.
Wembley way
Tony Howard
30/10/2008
FC UNITED have their sights fixed on Wembley Way as they go into FA Trophy action this weekend.
The reds face a tough trip to Nottinghamshire side Worksop as they bid to emulate the upset caused when UniBond league side Burscough won the trophy in 2003.
Manager Karl Marginson is confident United can reverse their poor form in previous FA competitions and go all the way to Wembley.
He said: "Burscough showed that teams in this league can go all the way and win the trophy, so we are confident of a good run and, who knows, maybe a day out at Wembley.
"The supporters who made a stand against the greed in the Premier League by forming this club probably thought they may never go to Wembley again, but we want to keep that dream alive.
"We haven’t performed great in the FA cups so far, but we saw with our last minute win against Radcliffe in the last round that our luck may be changing.
"We’ve won league titles and league trophies but it’s the FA competitions that excite Manchester United fans and we want to do justice to our history by having a good go at reaching Wembley.
"Worksop are in our league, so we’ve got to fancy our chances."
FC go into the game after an impressive 3-1 victory over one of the favourites for the UniBond Premier League title.
Goals from Kyle Wilson and brace from Carlos Roca saw United beat Ilkeston Town at Gigg Lane last night (Wednesday).
Wilson opened the scoring with an opportunist strike from the edge of the box, before the visitors equalised to leave it level at the break.
Roca capped a fine display with two well-taken second half goals to take United up to ninth in the UniBond Premier League.
On Saturday (October 25) FC were held 0-0 at windy Whitby in a game ruined by the weather.
The Worksop FA Trophy game kicks off at 3pm and admission at the turnstile is £8 adults and £4 concessions.
30/10/2008
FC UNITED have their sights fixed on Wembley Way as they go into FA Trophy action this weekend.
The reds face a tough trip to Nottinghamshire side Worksop as they bid to emulate the upset caused when UniBond league side Burscough won the trophy in 2003.
Manager Karl Marginson is confident United can reverse their poor form in previous FA competitions and go all the way to Wembley.
He said: "Burscough showed that teams in this league can go all the way and win the trophy, so we are confident of a good run and, who knows, maybe a day out at Wembley.
"The supporters who made a stand against the greed in the Premier League by forming this club probably thought they may never go to Wembley again, but we want to keep that dream alive.
"We haven’t performed great in the FA cups so far, but we saw with our last minute win against Radcliffe in the last round that our luck may be changing.
"We’ve won league titles and league trophies but it’s the FA competitions that excite Manchester United fans and we want to do justice to our history by having a good go at reaching Wembley.
"Worksop are in our league, so we’ve got to fancy our chances."
FC go into the game after an impressive 3-1 victory over one of the favourites for the UniBond Premier League title.
Goals from Kyle Wilson and brace from Carlos Roca saw United beat Ilkeston Town at Gigg Lane last night (Wednesday).
Wilson opened the scoring with an opportunist strike from the edge of the box, before the visitors equalised to leave it level at the break.
Roca capped a fine display with two well-taken second half goals to take United up to ninth in the UniBond Premier League.
On Saturday (October 25) FC were held 0-0 at windy Whitby in a game ruined by the weather.
The Worksop FA Trophy game kicks off at 3pm and admission at the turnstile is £8 adults and £4 concessions.
Robins suffer second defeat in four days
Published Date: 30 October 2008
By Rod Malcolm
UniBond Premier DivisionFC United of Manchester 3Ilkeston Town 1
You get stuck in traffic, tumble out of the coach on a chill and windy night. Then things really start to go downhill.
Roared on by a hefty crowd, FC United overcame early problems to set about the Robins with great vigour at Gigg Lane.
Jerome Wright nearly created the opening goal for striker Carlos Roca, whose effort was just off target.
In the 14th minute, the hosts were in front when an Ilkeston defender lost the ball just outside his penalty area. Kyle Wilson was too polite to ignore such a gift, wafting the ball into the net with one sweep of his boot.
Ilkeston captain Lee Thompson led the recovery and was unlucky to see his long range effort just miss a top corner. Had that gone in, fathers would have told sons and grandsons about it for ages.
Robins midfielder Steven Istead, who once played in front of 40,000 at St James's Park, was relishing the battle. He had forced keeper Sam Ashton into a fine early save and was crucial to the equaliser.
Ben Pringle knocked a free kick into his path and the shot was too tricky for Ashton. As the ball ran loose, defender Scott Garner scored his first Ilkeston goal in only his second match.
That 41st minute effort kept the Robins on an even keel, although keeper Chris Adamson had to make a good save from Adam Turner just after the break.
In 54 minutes, United powered their way back in front when Alex Skidmore's fine cross caused havoc. Roca rocked the Robins by turning the ball in from a few yards out.
It was a good goal but not enough to quell the visitors. Istead saw an effort deflected onto the bar and Tom Cahill's header went over the top.
Cahill was enjoying a good spell and supplied Pringle in 74 minutes. Keeper Ashton was beaten by the clever shot and seemed lucky that the ball obligingly struck him on the line.
But United were having the better of the match and signed a guarantee of victory with ten minutes left. The ball ran loose to Roca, who made the art of scoring look rather easy.
Ilkeston: Chris Adamson, Lee Thompson, Paul Hurst, Anthony Church, Scott Garner, Kieran Murphy, Steven Istead (Curtis Shaw 68], Ben Pringle, Amari Morgan-Smith (Jon Douglas 81], Tom Cahill, Sam Duncum (Anthony Howell 45].
Unused subs: Dean Gordon, Dan Haystead (goal].
Referee: P Norris (Altrincham] Gate 1550.
By Rod Malcolm
UniBond Premier DivisionFC United of Manchester 3Ilkeston Town 1
You get stuck in traffic, tumble out of the coach on a chill and windy night. Then things really start to go downhill.
Roared on by a hefty crowd, FC United overcame early problems to set about the Robins with great vigour at Gigg Lane.
Jerome Wright nearly created the opening goal for striker Carlos Roca, whose effort was just off target.
In the 14th minute, the hosts were in front when an Ilkeston defender lost the ball just outside his penalty area. Kyle Wilson was too polite to ignore such a gift, wafting the ball into the net with one sweep of his boot.
Ilkeston captain Lee Thompson led the recovery and was unlucky to see his long range effort just miss a top corner. Had that gone in, fathers would have told sons and grandsons about it for ages.
Robins midfielder Steven Istead, who once played in front of 40,000 at St James's Park, was relishing the battle. He had forced keeper Sam Ashton into a fine early save and was crucial to the equaliser.
Ben Pringle knocked a free kick into his path and the shot was too tricky for Ashton. As the ball ran loose, defender Scott Garner scored his first Ilkeston goal in only his second match.
That 41st minute effort kept the Robins on an even keel, although keeper Chris Adamson had to make a good save from Adam Turner just after the break.
In 54 minutes, United powered their way back in front when Alex Skidmore's fine cross caused havoc. Roca rocked the Robins by turning the ball in from a few yards out.
It was a good goal but not enough to quell the visitors. Istead saw an effort deflected onto the bar and Tom Cahill's header went over the top.
Cahill was enjoying a good spell and supplied Pringle in 74 minutes. Keeper Ashton was beaten by the clever shot and seemed lucky that the ball obligingly struck him on the line.
But United were having the better of the match and signed a guarantee of victory with ten minutes left. The ball ran loose to Roca, who made the art of scoring look rather easy.
Ilkeston: Chris Adamson, Lee Thompson, Paul Hurst, Anthony Church, Scott Garner, Kieran Murphy, Steven Istead (Curtis Shaw 68], Ben Pringle, Amari Morgan-Smith (Jon Douglas 81], Tom Cahill, Sam Duncum (Anthony Howell 45].
Unused subs: Dean Gordon, Dan Haystead (goal].
Referee: P Norris (Altrincham] Gate 1550.
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