Source: Stockport Express
Simon Smedley
WOODLEY Sports returned home from their big day out at Gigg Lane on Saturday with a well-deserved point.
The Steelmen travelled to take on FC United at Bury’s ground, and in front of a bumper 2,283 crowd, secured a 1-1 draw.
Nick Robinson fired Woodley into the lead on 33 minutes, but Rory Patterson levelled matters for the Rebel Reds just before the interval.
The point means that Woodley remain well set in seventh place in the UniBond division one north table.
Boss Chris Willcock said: "It was a great day out, a great occasion for the management, players, and our fans, who tried their best to make themselves heard.
"We started the game brightly and when we took the lead, we looked well in control.
"But a mad moment from one of our defenders let Patterson in for the equaliser, and after the break both sides pretty much cancelled one another out.
"We gave a really good account of ourselves, and could even have gone on to win it late on, but we missed a really good chance."
Woodley are back in Cup mode now though. Last night [Tues] they travelled to Conference North neighbours Stalybridge Celtic for a Cheshire Senior Cup first round tie, then on Saturday Willcock’s men head to little-known Horden CW for an FA Cup second qualifying round tie, where £3,500 is up for grabs for the victors.
Willcock added: "We’re well capable of winning at Horden, but we will have to be careful.
"If we don’t apply ourselves properly there could be a potential banana skin there for us.
"We’ll show them some respect. They’ve not conceded many this season, but they’ve not scored many either so we’ll go there confident."
If Saturday’s FA Cup game is drawn, the replay will take place at Cheadle Town’s Park Road stadium next Tuesday, October 2.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Magpies gearing up for FC United fixture
Chorley Football Club is gearing up for its biggest crowd in nearly 20 years when FC United come to town on Saturday.
A bumper attendance of around 2,500 is expected at the Chorley Nissan Victory Park at the weekend when the division's best supported team heads to Chorley.
Chairman Ken Wright said it was likely to be the club's biggest crowd since the heady days of the Conference in 1989 when 2,600 watched the games against Darlington and Stafford Rangers.
A huge organisational effort is currently going on behind the scenes and Wright called on the people of Chorley to match the visitors' huge support.
"If FC United bring 1,800 fans it would be great if Chorley can attract 1,800 of our own supporters," he said.
"It will be an unforgettable atmosphere."
The club is licensed for a maximum crowd of 4,200 and the game will be the biggest money-spinner of the season.
However Wright revealed the massive logistical effort that has been going on.
There will be 30 stewards working on the day, instead of the normal eight, while there will also be triple the number of programme sellers.
Additional staff will be working behind the bar and extra catering is also being provided.
"We are going to have somewhere in the region of 65 people working on behalf of the club on the day compared to the normal number of around 12-15," said the chairman.
The organisation has been made tougher by the fact that the game would have been postponed if either side had progressed to the next round of the FA Cup meaning it was difficult to prepare for in advance.
FC United was established by Manchester United fans unhappy at the club's takeover by the American Glazer family.
Victory Park has hosted two of their home games before but Saturday's game is certain to be biggest crowd of the three matches.
Wright said the club would have to make a contribution towards the extra policing and urged fans to turn up early.
"We've appealed to FC Utd to try and get their fans to arrive at the ground in plenty of time," he explained.
"We've got extra turnstiles to try and avoid congestion and we've also laid on extra facilities in the bar."
Last Updated: 26 September 2007 1:48 PM
A bumper attendance of around 2,500 is expected at the Chorley Nissan Victory Park at the weekend when the division's best supported team heads to Chorley.
Chairman Ken Wright said it was likely to be the club's biggest crowd since the heady days of the Conference in 1989 when 2,600 watched the games against Darlington and Stafford Rangers.
A huge organisational effort is currently going on behind the scenes and Wright called on the people of Chorley to match the visitors' huge support.
"If FC United bring 1,800 fans it would be great if Chorley can attract 1,800 of our own supporters," he said.
"It will be an unforgettable atmosphere."
The club is licensed for a maximum crowd of 4,200 and the game will be the biggest money-spinner of the season.
However Wright revealed the massive logistical effort that has been going on.
There will be 30 stewards working on the day, instead of the normal eight, while there will also be triple the number of programme sellers.
Additional staff will be working behind the bar and extra catering is also being provided.
"We are going to have somewhere in the region of 65 people working on behalf of the club on the day compared to the normal number of around 12-15," said the chairman.
The organisation has been made tougher by the fact that the game would have been postponed if either side had progressed to the next round of the FA Cup meaning it was difficult to prepare for in advance.
FC United was established by Manchester United fans unhappy at the club's takeover by the American Glazer family.
Victory Park has hosted two of their home games before but Saturday's game is certain to be biggest crowd of the three matches.
Wright said the club would have to make a contribution towards the extra policing and urged fans to turn up early.
"We've appealed to FC Utd to try and get their fans to arrive at the ground in plenty of time," he explained.
"We've got extra turnstiles to try and avoid congestion and we've also laid on extra facilities in the bar."
Last Updated: 26 September 2007 1:48 PM
Bumper crowd expected for United ‘rebel team’ visit
By Mike Dawber
A bumper crowd is expected at the Chorley Nissan Victory Park Stadium on Saturday for the visit of rebel' team FC United of Manchester.
Newly promoted FC United regularly attract attendances in excess of 2,000 for home fixtures and are likely to bring a sizeable travelling support for the match against the Magpies.
It has been a mixed start to the season for United who lost their first league two matches of the season but won their next two.
They then were defeated 2-1 at Fleetwood in the FA Cup and could only draw away at Woodley Sports last week.
Chorley are desperate to pick up points after last week's heavy defeat at Newcastle Blue Star which has left team fourth from bottom in the UniBond Division One North table having managed just one win in their first seven league matches.
Following police advice, there will be segregation in place for Saturday's game with FC United.
Travelling fans will be using the Duke Street stand and Ashby Street banking, while home supporters will be located in the Main Stand and Pilling Lane end.
There will some light segregation in place that will be maintained and managed by stewards throughout the game.
Chorley fans must access these area by walking behind the Duke Street.
In addition to the main turnstiles at the front gate, the Pilling Lane/Rangletts turnstiles will also be open from approximately 1.15pm.
If anyone wishes to help out on the day please contact Phil Haslam by mobile on 07779 281339 or at the club office on 01257 263406
9:21am today
A bumper crowd is expected at the Chorley Nissan Victory Park Stadium on Saturday for the visit of rebel' team FC United of Manchester.
Newly promoted FC United regularly attract attendances in excess of 2,000 for home fixtures and are likely to bring a sizeable travelling support for the match against the Magpies.
It has been a mixed start to the season for United who lost their first league two matches of the season but won their next two.
They then were defeated 2-1 at Fleetwood in the FA Cup and could only draw away at Woodley Sports last week.
Chorley are desperate to pick up points after last week's heavy defeat at Newcastle Blue Star which has left team fourth from bottom in the UniBond Division One North table having managed just one win in their first seven league matches.
Following police advice, there will be segregation in place for Saturday's game with FC United.
Travelling fans will be using the Duke Street stand and Ashby Street banking, while home supporters will be located in the Main Stand and Pilling Lane end.
There will some light segregation in place that will be maintained and managed by stewards throughout the game.
Chorley fans must access these area by walking behind the Duke Street.
In addition to the main turnstiles at the front gate, the Pilling Lane/Rangletts turnstiles will also be open from approximately 1.15pm.
If anyone wishes to help out on the day please contact Phil Haslam by mobile on 07779 281339 or at the club office on 01257 263406
9:21am today
Monday, September 24, 2007
FC United 1 Woodley Sports 1
24/ 9/2007
RORY Patterson's seventh goal of the season salvaged a point for stuttering FC United as Woodley Sports left Gigg Lane with a deserved draw.
Patterson, the UniBond first division north's top scorer, seized on Woodley skipper Nick Boothby's misdirected back-pass to lash in a 44th minute equaliser after the Steelmen's Nick Robinson had struck on the half-hour to stun the home fans in a crowd of 2,283.
Stuart Rudd, fresh back from suspension, wasted two second-half chances for the misfiring Rebels, leaving goalkeeper Sam Ashton to save them from a shock defeat when he foiled Russ Headley with a smart stop late on.
FC boss Karl Marginson, who faces having to strengthen his squad if the Rebels are to achieve a third successive promotion, said: "We might have nicked it, but all credit to Woodley for making it very difficult for us."
RORY Patterson's seventh goal of the season salvaged a point for stuttering FC United as Woodley Sports left Gigg Lane with a deserved draw.
Patterson, the UniBond first division north's top scorer, seized on Woodley skipper Nick Boothby's misdirected back-pass to lash in a 44th minute equaliser after the Steelmen's Nick Robinson had struck on the half-hour to stun the home fans in a crowd of 2,283.
Stuart Rudd, fresh back from suspension, wasted two second-half chances for the misfiring Rebels, leaving goalkeeper Sam Ashton to save them from a shock defeat when he foiled Russ Headley with a smart stop late on.
FC boss Karl Marginson, who faces having to strengthen his squad if the Rebels are to achieve a third successive promotion, said: "We might have nicked it, but all credit to Woodley for making it very difficult for us."
United held to a draw in local derby
By Liam Chronnell
FC United 1 Woodley Sports 1
TWO goals from defensive lapses epitomised a lacklustre derby clash as FC United were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Stockport-based Woodley Sports at Gigg Lane.
Nick Robinson took advantage of some statuesque defending to head the Stockport-based club into the lead on 32 minutes of the UniBond League Division One North clash, that left the rebel reds in 10th place in the table.
But the Rebels hit back when top-scorer Rory Patterson cheekily dispossessed Woodley captain Nick Boothby, unaware of the striker coming back from an offside position, before slotting home a minute before the break.
And, in a game of few chances, that was how it stayed to the disappointment of the 2,283 crowd.
FC United 1 Woodley Sports 1
TWO goals from defensive lapses epitomised a lacklustre derby clash as FC United were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Stockport-based Woodley Sports at Gigg Lane.
Nick Robinson took advantage of some statuesque defending to head the Stockport-based club into the lead on 32 minutes of the UniBond League Division One North clash, that left the rebel reds in 10th place in the table.
But the Rebels hit back when top-scorer Rory Patterson cheekily dispossessed Woodley captain Nick Boothby, unaware of the striker coming back from an offside position, before slotting home a minute before the break.
And, in a game of few chances, that was how it stayed to the disappointment of the 2,283 crowd.
Sunday, September 23, 2007
‘Mindless Idiots' To Be Banned
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FLEETWOOD TOWN chairman Andy Pilley has vowed to hand out lifetime bans to the "mindless idiots" who attacked FC United keeper Sam Ashton in last week's FA Cup clash at the Highbury Stadium, writes DANIEL SCHOFIELD.
A record 3,112 packed into the ground to see Fleetwood win 2-1, but before the match kicked off Ashton was hit by full plastic bottles and coins.
Club officials are now going through CCTV footage to find the culprits and Pilley insists justice will be swift.
He said: "People like that have no place in the Non-League game. I would urge anyone who knows who was responsible to come forward and tell who these people are. As soon as they are identified they will be banned.
"Ninety-nine per cent of our supporters behave impeccably, but there's just a couple of mindless idiots who spoil it for everyone.
"We have offered a full apology to FC United and they have been fantastic over the whole incident."
Rebel’s boss Karl Marginson was quick to praise 21-year-old Ashton for his cool response.
He showed great character to just get on with it”, he said. "Some people could have been really affected by that sort of thing but he just got on with the game.
"There is absolutely no bad blood between the clubs and we just hope these idiots get caught as quickly as possible."
Jamie Mulligan scored twice from the penalty spot to see the Cod Army though to a second qualifying round tie at Billingham Town.
The Non-League paper
Sunday September 23, 2007-09-23
FLEETWOOD TOWN chairman Andy Pilley has vowed to hand out lifetime bans to the "mindless idiots" who attacked FC United keeper Sam Ashton in last week's FA Cup clash at the Highbury Stadium, writes DANIEL SCHOFIELD.
A record 3,112 packed into the ground to see Fleetwood win 2-1, but before the match kicked off Ashton was hit by full plastic bottles and coins.
Club officials are now going through CCTV footage to find the culprits and Pilley insists justice will be swift.
He said: "People like that have no place in the Non-League game. I would urge anyone who knows who was responsible to come forward and tell who these people are. As soon as they are identified they will be banned.
"Ninety-nine per cent of our supporters behave impeccably, but there's just a couple of mindless idiots who spoil it for everyone.
"We have offered a full apology to FC United and they have been fantastic over the whole incident."
Rebel’s boss Karl Marginson was quick to praise 21-year-old Ashton for his cool response.
He showed great character to just get on with it”, he said. "Some people could have been really affected by that sort of thing but he just got on with the game.
"There is absolutely no bad blood between the clubs and we just hope these idiots get caught as quickly as possible."
Jamie Mulligan scored twice from the penalty spot to see the Cod Army though to a second qualifying round tie at Billingham Town.
The Non-League paper
Sunday September 23, 2007-09-23
Friday, September 21, 2007
LA Pals for FC United set
Rob Allen
20/ 9/2007
MUSIC and football are natural bedfellows, with one culture inevitably feeding off the other and a new afternoon event arranged by FC United brings the two closer than ever.
Course You Can Malcolm is a pre-match entertainment spectacular laid on at Gigg Lane prior to home games at the club formed in response to the Glazer’s Manchester United takeover.
After a trial run with Chorlton’s Little Engine a few weeks ago the series continues with a visit by akoustik anarkhy’s latest discoveries LA Pals this Saturday prior to the fixture with Woodley Sports.
Each band selected will have only 22 minutes to impress what promises to be a packed crowd every week, that’s one minute for every player taking to the pitch.
Chief organiser Rob Brady said “After two seasons, and football issues sorting themselves out very nicely on the pitch, it’s time to sort out the other important matters. Your loved ones, friends, beer, music and football should always go together.
"We now have an opportunity to make it so.”
The first gig was raucously well-received with entry to the gigs being free to anyone paying into the ground for the game along with a club membership. Doors open at 1pm and if you don’t hold a membership you can obtain one on the day.
As rock and roll and sport collide, nobody is expecting the experience to be too healthy and there’s the promise of cheap food and a fully stocked bar to complete the experience of seeing some of Manchester’s brightest new talents on and off the pitch.
20/ 9/2007
MUSIC and football are natural bedfellows, with one culture inevitably feeding off the other and a new afternoon event arranged by FC United brings the two closer than ever.
Course You Can Malcolm is a pre-match entertainment spectacular laid on at Gigg Lane prior to home games at the club formed in response to the Glazer’s Manchester United takeover.
After a trial run with Chorlton’s Little Engine a few weeks ago the series continues with a visit by akoustik anarkhy’s latest discoveries LA Pals this Saturday prior to the fixture with Woodley Sports.
Each band selected will have only 22 minutes to impress what promises to be a packed crowd every week, that’s one minute for every player taking to the pitch.
Chief organiser Rob Brady said “After two seasons, and football issues sorting themselves out very nicely on the pitch, it’s time to sort out the other important matters. Your loved ones, friends, beer, music and football should always go together.
"We now have an opportunity to make it so.”
The first gig was raucously well-received with entry to the gigs being free to anyone paying into the ground for the game along with a club membership. Doors open at 1pm and if you don’t hold a membership you can obtain one on the day.
As rock and roll and sport collide, nobody is expecting the experience to be too healthy and there’s the promise of cheap food and a fully stocked bar to complete the experience of seeing some of Manchester’s brightest new talents on and off the pitch.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Fleetwood Town 2 FC United 1
By Paul Cambridge
SATURDAY September 15 2007 - FA Cup First Qualifying Round
Crowd 3112
Goals: FTFC: Jamie Milligan 2 (2 pens) FCUM: Rory Patterson
A record Highbury Stadium attendance of 3,112 witnessed a pulsating FA Cup tie; the home side earning a narrow victory thanks to a brace of penalties by man of the match, Jamie Milligan.
Town started the game the brighter; the fit again Andy Bell forcing a fine save from the FCUM keeper who tipped a fierce drive over the bar. Danny Hurst was in similarly superlative form at the other end; his triple save thwarting a despairing Rory Patterson. Fleetwood took the lead after 18 minutes; Milligan winning and then converting a penalty which he finished with customary aplomb. FCUM's reply was immediate and within 7 minutes Patterson scored a deserved equalizer; the talented front man bursting on to a through ball before beating Hurst with a clinically directed shot.
Bell made way for Steve Foster at half time; the substitute instantly making an impression with a fine effort from outside the box which was well saved. Overall, the second half was less dramatic but burst into life on the hour mark when Richard Allen was dismissed following an off the ball incident. Undaunted; the 10 men stuck to their task and with Phil Robinson on for Ciaran Donnelly to beef up the Town defence Fleetwood continued to look the more likely winners. And on 66 minutes, Milligan grabbed the winner; Foster winning a penalty after his burst into the penalty area ended with him being unceremoniously fouled. Milligan kept his cool and again sent the keeper the wrong way. The impressive Alex Taylor almost grabbed a third after replacing the hard working Phil Denney in the dying minutes but the final whistle signalled a 2-1 victory for the hosts and a place in the 2nd qualifying round of the FA Cup.
Fine displays by Milligan, Hurst and Denney in what was a sound team performance.
Fleetwood Town Team: Hurst, Walmsley, Fitzgerald, Moran, Mercer, Pond, Donnelly (Robinson), Milligan, Denney (Taylor), Bell (Foster), Allen. Subs Not Used: Hale, Gray.
Last Updated: 17 September 2007 10:08 PM
SATURDAY September 15 2007 - FA Cup First Qualifying Round
Crowd 3112
Goals: FTFC: Jamie Milligan 2 (2 pens) FCUM: Rory Patterson
A record Highbury Stadium attendance of 3,112 witnessed a pulsating FA Cup tie; the home side earning a narrow victory thanks to a brace of penalties by man of the match, Jamie Milligan.
Town started the game the brighter; the fit again Andy Bell forcing a fine save from the FCUM keeper who tipped a fierce drive over the bar. Danny Hurst was in similarly superlative form at the other end; his triple save thwarting a despairing Rory Patterson. Fleetwood took the lead after 18 minutes; Milligan winning and then converting a penalty which he finished with customary aplomb. FCUM's reply was immediate and within 7 minutes Patterson scored a deserved equalizer; the talented front man bursting on to a through ball before beating Hurst with a clinically directed shot.
Bell made way for Steve Foster at half time; the substitute instantly making an impression with a fine effort from outside the box which was well saved. Overall, the second half was less dramatic but burst into life on the hour mark when Richard Allen was dismissed following an off the ball incident. Undaunted; the 10 men stuck to their task and with Phil Robinson on for Ciaran Donnelly to beef up the Town defence Fleetwood continued to look the more likely winners. And on 66 minutes, Milligan grabbed the winner; Foster winning a penalty after his burst into the penalty area ended with him being unceremoniously fouled. Milligan kept his cool and again sent the keeper the wrong way. The impressive Alex Taylor almost grabbed a third after replacing the hard working Phil Denney in the dying minutes but the final whistle signalled a 2-1 victory for the hosts and a place in the 2nd qualifying round of the FA Cup.
Fine displays by Milligan, Hurst and Denney in what was a sound team performance.
Fleetwood Town Team: Hurst, Walmsley, Fitzgerald, Moran, Mercer, Pond, Donnelly (Robinson), Milligan, Denney (Taylor), Bell (Foster), Allen. Subs Not Used: Hale, Gray.
Last Updated: 17 September 2007 10:08 PM
United FA Cup dream is beached
Published: 20th September 2007
Fleetwood Town 2FC United 1
THERE was controversy by the spade-full as FC United’s FA Cup trip to the seaside didn’t exactly follow a fairy tale script and the reds found themselves on a roller coaster ride out of the competition thanks to two penalties for hosts Fleetwood Town.
Before the game Fleetwood was brimming with United fans singing FA Cup ditties of yore. Some sang of 1977 when it was Docherty, while others remembered Atkinson making it ‘83.
But amidst the cup fever and joviality there was a match to play and as much as FC huffed and puffed they just couldn’t shift the Fleetwood Town deck chairs, despite the home side playing nearly a third of the game 20-handed.
It didn’t bode well when kick-off was delayed due to a few Fleetwood locals taking a wrong turn. They clearly thought they’d travelled seven miles up the road to Pleasure Beach’s world famous coconut shy as they limbered up to take aim. Unfortunately for United keeper Sam Ashton they were obviously quite well practiced as some of their projectiles hit home. Ashton wasn’t up for dishing out cuddly animals or memory-challenged fish though and the referee pulled the teams off the pitch to give the idiots spoiling their club’s reputation an opportunity to calm down.
The kafuffle seemed to affect FC more as Fleetwood pressed from the restart and won a penalty on 12 minutes, which was converted by Milligan. It was a dubious decision given by the referee, who may or may not have had a goldfish under his arm.
FC battled back bravely, even though they were missing the cutting edge of top striker Stuart Rudd, who was serving the last game of his suspension.
Despite Rudd’s absence, FC began to get at the home side, much to the displeasure of the Cod Army, who showed their allegiance to fellow seamen by parading a flag of the American navy.
The reds, though, were not to be perturbed, even by the strange sensation of wearing the third choice blue kit, which until that morning had been locked up in a safe in Switzerland to protect it from people who call each other by internet names.
Rory Patterson, so often United’s saviour, once again produced the goods with a great finish to level the scores.
Half-time came and there were clearly words said in the changing rooms as both sides re-emerged with renewed vigour.
If anything, Fleetwood appeared too pumped up as 15 minutes into the second period a couple of their sailors got over excited and peaked too early. One seemed to raise a hand to Jerome Wright and escaped with a booking but moments later Ritchie Allen was not so lucky when he, according to reds’ defender Rob Nugent, expelled a liquid onto his person. A red card was deserved and FC must have fancied their chances against reduced numbers.
But, as often happens in this funny old game, it was the side going into battle with a depleted army that adapted better. Town won another penalty, this time clear cut, and Milligan once again dispatched it with aplomb, much to the delight of the assembled seamen behind the goal.
The reds simply didn’t have enough in their tank to force an equaliser. They pushed as hard as they could but just couldn’t prise the Town rearguard open. Carden and Patterson both had saw efforts sail wide and FC United’s FA Cup dream went the same way.
Tony Howard
Fleetwood Town 2FC United 1
THERE was controversy by the spade-full as FC United’s FA Cup trip to the seaside didn’t exactly follow a fairy tale script and the reds found themselves on a roller coaster ride out of the competition thanks to two penalties for hosts Fleetwood Town.
Before the game Fleetwood was brimming with United fans singing FA Cup ditties of yore. Some sang of 1977 when it was Docherty, while others remembered Atkinson making it ‘83.
But amidst the cup fever and joviality there was a match to play and as much as FC huffed and puffed they just couldn’t shift the Fleetwood Town deck chairs, despite the home side playing nearly a third of the game 20-handed.
It didn’t bode well when kick-off was delayed due to a few Fleetwood locals taking a wrong turn. They clearly thought they’d travelled seven miles up the road to Pleasure Beach’s world famous coconut shy as they limbered up to take aim. Unfortunately for United keeper Sam Ashton they were obviously quite well practiced as some of their projectiles hit home. Ashton wasn’t up for dishing out cuddly animals or memory-challenged fish though and the referee pulled the teams off the pitch to give the idiots spoiling their club’s reputation an opportunity to calm down.
The kafuffle seemed to affect FC more as Fleetwood pressed from the restart and won a penalty on 12 minutes, which was converted by Milligan. It was a dubious decision given by the referee, who may or may not have had a goldfish under his arm.
FC battled back bravely, even though they were missing the cutting edge of top striker Stuart Rudd, who was serving the last game of his suspension.
Despite Rudd’s absence, FC began to get at the home side, much to the displeasure of the Cod Army, who showed their allegiance to fellow seamen by parading a flag of the American navy.
The reds, though, were not to be perturbed, even by the strange sensation of wearing the third choice blue kit, which until that morning had been locked up in a safe in Switzerland to protect it from people who call each other by internet names.
Rory Patterson, so often United’s saviour, once again produced the goods with a great finish to level the scores.
Half-time came and there were clearly words said in the changing rooms as both sides re-emerged with renewed vigour.
If anything, Fleetwood appeared too pumped up as 15 minutes into the second period a couple of their sailors got over excited and peaked too early. One seemed to raise a hand to Jerome Wright and escaped with a booking but moments later Ritchie Allen was not so lucky when he, according to reds’ defender Rob Nugent, expelled a liquid onto his person. A red card was deserved and FC must have fancied their chances against reduced numbers.
But, as often happens in this funny old game, it was the side going into battle with a depleted army that adapted better. Town won another penalty, this time clear cut, and Milligan once again dispatched it with aplomb, much to the delight of the assembled seamen behind the goal.
The reds simply didn’t have enough in their tank to force an equaliser. They pushed as hard as they could but just couldn’t prise the Town rearguard open. Carden and Patterson both had saw efforts sail wide and FC United’s FA Cup dream went the same way.
Tony Howard
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
All-ticket for Trophy tie
Source: Telegraph & Argus
By Ian Whiting
Bradford Park Avenue have taken advice from various sources and decided to make their FA Trophy tie against FC United of Manchester at Horsfall Stadium on October 6 an all-ticket game.
It will be the first meeting of the clubs, FC United having been founded by disgruntled Manchester United supporters following the takeover at Old Trafford of the Glazer family.
They rocketed up the lower steps of the non-league ladder, aided by healthy finances due to massive support, and will face Avenue home and away in UniBond Division One North this season.
Tickets for the Trophy tie, priced at £7.50 adults, £4 seniors and students and £3 under-16s, are available online, from the club shop and on the day of the game from 10am but there will be no admission through the turnstiles by cash.
By Ian Whiting
Bradford Park Avenue have taken advice from various sources and decided to make their FA Trophy tie against FC United of Manchester at Horsfall Stadium on October 6 an all-ticket game.
It will be the first meeting of the clubs, FC United having been founded by disgruntled Manchester United supporters following the takeover at Old Trafford of the Glazer family.
They rocketed up the lower steps of the non-league ladder, aided by healthy finances due to massive support, and will face Avenue home and away in UniBond Division One North this season.
Tickets for the Trophy tie, priced at £7.50 adults, £4 seniors and students and £3 under-16s, are available online, from the club shop and on the day of the game from 10am but there will be no admission through the turnstiles by cash.
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