By Liam Chronnell
KARL Marginson is demanding a vast improvement when one of the newest clubs clash with one of the oldest in FC United's inaugural FA Trophy campaign.
The Rebels travel to Bradford Park Avenue in the preliminary round tie after a woeful 3-1 defeat at Skelmersdale United on Tuesday night.
Hat-trick man Tony Evans punished three defensive lapses to heap misery on the Reds, whose one positive was Rory Patterson's 10th goal of the season. Now United must put their indifferent league form behind them as they take on UniBond Division One North rivals Bradford, a club dating back to 1880.
"It was abysmal," said Marginson. "We need a 100 per cent improvement."
A home tie with the world's oldest club, Sheffield FC, awaits in the next round.
Patterson (2) and Stuart Rudd were on target in Saturday's 3-0 win at Chorley.
10/4/2007
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Thursday, October 04, 2007
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Police defend United tactics
Police in Chorley have defended their tactics during Saturday's match against FC United of Manchester.
Some FC United supporters contacted the Guardian to complain about the 'heavy-handed' response to their request to watch the second half of the match from the Pilling Lane end at Chorley Nissan Victory Park.
For the first 10 minutes of the second half, visiting fans had to watch the game from the corner of the ground, rather than from behind the goal, and were flanked by a line of police and stewards.
Eventually the police relented and the game - which was attended by a bumper crowd of 1,700 - passed off without major incident.
One FC United fan said: "It happens a lot where FC United is concerned because we bring quite a big following.
"We've been to Victory Park twice before and there's never been any trouble, even through the crowds were bigger than the one on Saturday."
Insp Kevin Otter, of Lancashire Constabulary, said: "The policing operation for the football match went according to plan, no arrests were made and after safety issues were addressed, police accommodated an unusual request by fans to move to the opposite end of the ground for the second half of the match."
Insp Ian Roberts, of Chorley police, who was on duty on match day, added: "There was no trouble and there were around 1,700 high spirited fans and many of those took the opportunity to have a drink in the town centre after the match without incident."
Last Updated: 02 October 2007 4:46 PM
Some FC United supporters contacted the Guardian to complain about the 'heavy-handed' response to their request to watch the second half of the match from the Pilling Lane end at Chorley Nissan Victory Park.
For the first 10 minutes of the second half, visiting fans had to watch the game from the corner of the ground, rather than from behind the goal, and were flanked by a line of police and stewards.
Eventually the police relented and the game - which was attended by a bumper crowd of 1,700 - passed off without major incident.
One FC United fan said: "It happens a lot where FC United is concerned because we bring quite a big following.
"We've been to Victory Park twice before and there's never been any trouble, even through the crowds were bigger than the one on Saturday."
Insp Kevin Otter, of Lancashire Constabulary, said: "The policing operation for the football match went according to plan, no arrests were made and after safety issues were addressed, police accommodated an unusual request by fans to move to the opposite end of the ground for the second half of the match."
Insp Ian Roberts, of Chorley police, who was on duty on match day, added: "There was no trouble and there were around 1,700 high spirited fans and many of those took the opportunity to have a drink in the town centre after the match without incident."
Last Updated: 02 October 2007 4:46 PM
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Rebels stunned by Mersey hit man
Source: Bury Times
By Liam Chronnell
FC United slumped to defeat after Tony Evans struck a superb hat-trick for Skelmersdale United in the Unibond League Division One North.
Rory Patterson's 12th minute equaliser cancelled out the Skelmersdale striker's sixth minute opener. But the Merseyside hit man struck twice more after the break to condemn FC to defeat.
By Liam Chronnell
FC United slumped to defeat after Tony Evans struck a superb hat-trick for Skelmersdale United in the Unibond League Division One North.
Rory Patterson's 12th minute equaliser cancelled out the Skelmersdale striker's sixth minute opener. But the Merseyside hit man struck twice more after the break to condemn FC to defeat.
Monday, October 01, 2007
Chorley 0 FC United 3
tony glennon 1/10/2007
STRIKER Rory Patterson scored a brace as FC United cantered to an easy 3-0 win away at Chorley.
The league's top scorer stole the show in front of 1,736 fans at Victory Park with another fine performance to help take the rebels up to seventh place in the UniBond Division One North.
His strike partner Stuart Rudd opened the scoring on 13 minutes with a tap-in, before Patterson got his first 20 minutes later after a brisk counter attack involving new signing Adam Carden, who played the decisive pass.
Patterson rounded things off after an hour with his ninth of the season from a Jerome Wright cross.
STRIKER Rory Patterson scored a brace as FC United cantered to an easy 3-0 win away at Chorley.
The league's top scorer stole the show in front of 1,736 fans at Victory Park with another fine performance to help take the rebels up to seventh place in the UniBond Division One North.
His strike partner Stuart Rudd opened the scoring on 13 minutes with a tap-in, before Patterson got his first 20 minutes later after a brisk counter attack involving new signing Adam Carden, who played the decisive pass.
Patterson rounded things off after an hour with his ninth of the season from a Jerome Wright cross.
Chorley 0 FC United 3
CHORLEY were given a chasing by a very impressive FC United team who were full value for this clear-cut victory.
Home keeper Peter Collinge distinguished himself with several smart saves, but his opposite number had relatively little serious work to do.
The home side strove in vain to get back into the match once United had taken an early lead on 13 minutes, Stuart Rudd accepting a simple chance in front of goal after a United shot had been charged down.
Chorley's best effort, from Lee Shillito at short range, was well saved by Sam Ashton and United immediately raced away for Rory Patterson to complete a flowing move with a neat second goal on 38 minutes.
Chorley enjoyed a brief spell of pressure after the break and Dave German fired just over after smart approach work, but the irrepressible Patterson sealed United's victory on the hour, gliding home Shaun Roscoe's inviting pull-back from the by-line.
10:38am today
Home keeper Peter Collinge distinguished himself with several smart saves, but his opposite number had relatively little serious work to do.
The home side strove in vain to get back into the match once United had taken an early lead on 13 minutes, Stuart Rudd accepting a simple chance in front of goal after a United shot had been charged down.
Chorley's best effort, from Lee Shillito at short range, was well saved by Sam Ashton and United immediately raced away for Rory Patterson to complete a flowing move with a neat second goal on 38 minutes.
Chorley enjoyed a brief spell of pressure after the break and Dave German fired just over after smart approach work, but the irrepressible Patterson sealed United's victory on the hour, gliding home Shaun Roscoe's inviting pull-back from the by-line.
10:38am today
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Rebels' perfect riposte
Source: This is Lancashire
By Liam Chronnell
FC United provided the perfect response to last week's disappointment as they cruised to a 3-0 victory at Chorley.
Karl Marginson described the Rebels' 1-1 draw with Woodley Sports as the worst performance in the breakaway club's history.
But the Rebels hit back in style as top-scorer Rory Patterson grabbed a double and strike partner Stuart Rudd was also on target at Victory Park.
The win moves the Gigg Lane club up to seventh in the Division One North table.
By Liam Chronnell
FC United provided the perfect response to last week's disappointment as they cruised to a 3-0 victory at Chorley.
Karl Marginson described the Rebels' 1-1 draw with Woodley Sports as the worst performance in the breakaway club's history.
But the Rebels hit back in style as top-scorer Rory Patterson grabbed a double and strike partner Stuart Rudd was also on target at Victory Park.
The win moves the Gigg Lane club up to seventh in the Division One North table.
Bumper crowd see Magpies outclassed
Published Date: 30 September 2007
Chorley FC 0 - 3 FC United of Manchester
By Sam Chadderton
Chorley's biggest crowd for 20 years watched the Magpies comfortably beaten 3-0 by FC United of Manchester on Saturday.
More than 1700 supporters came through the Victory Park turnstiles, generating a fantastic atmosphere. However, some of the home side's football failed to match the enthusiasm of the fans.
First half goals from FC United's classy front two, Stuart Rudd and Rory Patterson, plus Patterson's side-foot second-half finish, were a fair reflection of the play.
Chorley threatened mostly through lung-busting runs down the right from Phil Cooney, but couldn't put the finishing touch to some of their more creative moments.
Alongside the excellent Cooney, young forward Danny Nolan showed some nice touches and turns in the opening exchanges.
Debutant 'keeper Peter Collinge, replacing a dropped Phil Priestley, made several good stops to thwart FC United's attacks.
FC United went ahead in the 13th minute, with a scrappy goal from last season's top scorer Rudd.
Some good quick passing on the edge of the box was brought to an end with a block tackle, but the ball fell loose to the unmarked number nine, who poked it low past Collinge from eight yards.
The away side's second was more direct, along punt upfield flicked on by Rudd, into the path of Patterson, who had pulled of the shoulder of the last defender.
He waited for the ball to get out of his feet and calmly slotted it past Collinge for 2-0.
In the second half, with Chorley looking for fresh impetus, manager Gerry Luczka hauled of the front two, Nolan and Mayers on 55 minutes, replacing them with Neil Smith and Steve Burke.
But Chorley's only real threat continued to be Cooney attacking down the right and on the hour mark, FC United grabbed a third to end the contest.
Mullineux was robbed of possession close to his own touchline, and the speedy Jerome Wright burst into the penalty area.
He cut it back to Patterson six yards out, who stroked it home in front of the majority of the vociferous away support.
The 3-0 scoreline fairly reflected a game in which Chorley had their moments, but were outclassed by a strong FC United side.
Att: 1735
CHORLEY: Collinge, Clark (Eckersley 60), Cushion, Mullineux, Howson, German, Cooney, Holden, Nolan (Burke 55), Mayers (Smith 55), Shillito
For a full match report see Wednesday's Guardian
Chorley FC 0 - 3 FC United of Manchester
By Sam Chadderton
Chorley's biggest crowd for 20 years watched the Magpies comfortably beaten 3-0 by FC United of Manchester on Saturday.
More than 1700 supporters came through the Victory Park turnstiles, generating a fantastic atmosphere. However, some of the home side's football failed to match the enthusiasm of the fans.
First half goals from FC United's classy front two, Stuart Rudd and Rory Patterson, plus Patterson's side-foot second-half finish, were a fair reflection of the play.
Chorley threatened mostly through lung-busting runs down the right from Phil Cooney, but couldn't put the finishing touch to some of their more creative moments.
Alongside the excellent Cooney, young forward Danny Nolan showed some nice touches and turns in the opening exchanges.
Debutant 'keeper Peter Collinge, replacing a dropped Phil Priestley, made several good stops to thwart FC United's attacks.
FC United went ahead in the 13th minute, with a scrappy goal from last season's top scorer Rudd.
Some good quick passing on the edge of the box was brought to an end with a block tackle, but the ball fell loose to the unmarked number nine, who poked it low past Collinge from eight yards.
The away side's second was more direct, along punt upfield flicked on by Rudd, into the path of Patterson, who had pulled of the shoulder of the last defender.
He waited for the ball to get out of his feet and calmly slotted it past Collinge for 2-0.
In the second half, with Chorley looking for fresh impetus, manager Gerry Luczka hauled of the front two, Nolan and Mayers on 55 minutes, replacing them with Neil Smith and Steve Burke.
But Chorley's only real threat continued to be Cooney attacking down the right and on the hour mark, FC United grabbed a third to end the contest.
Mullineux was robbed of possession close to his own touchline, and the speedy Jerome Wright burst into the penalty area.
He cut it back to Patterson six yards out, who stroked it home in front of the majority of the vociferous away support.
The 3-0 scoreline fairly reflected a game in which Chorley had their moments, but were outclassed by a strong FC United side.
Att: 1735
CHORLEY: Collinge, Clark (Eckersley 60), Cushion, Mullineux, Howson, German, Cooney, Holden, Nolan (Burke 55), Mayers (Smith 55), Shillito
For a full match report see Wednesday's Guardian
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."
Thursday, September 27, 2007
‘Pat’ on the back
Published: 27th September 2007
RORY Patterson again proved his goal scoring prowess on Saturday – but FC United had to settle for a 1-1 draw with fellow mid-table side Woodley Sports.
Patterson’s eye for goal has saved FC on countless occasions since the rebel reds were formed in response to Malcolm Glazier’s takeover at Old Trafford.
So it was no surprise to see him equalise a Nick Robinson goal for Woodley on Saturday. But that was as good as it got for FC fans, who will be disappointed to see their side lying 10th in the UniBond League Division One North table.
Having been spoilt by back-to-back title wins, FC United fans are in unfamiliar territory at the moment.
New signing from Burscough Adam Carden made his FC debut on the right wing on Saturday.
Carden and fellow wing man Jerome Wright were the home side’s main threats, receiving plenty of the ball with FC looking comfortable in possession.
But Woodley were impressive on the counter attack with striker Mario Daniel a constant danger man.
United had an early goal disallowed and they were reeling when Robinson dispatched a header into an open goal. But Patterson soon hit back for FC, smashing the ball home following a defensive error.
After the break, United had large amounts of possession but they rarely threatened Woodley’s goal.
FC’s next game is at Chorley FC on Saturday, September 29, kick-off 3pm.
Dave Lawrenson
First published by the Prestwich Advertiser
RORY Patterson again proved his goal scoring prowess on Saturday – but FC United had to settle for a 1-1 draw with fellow mid-table side Woodley Sports.
Patterson’s eye for goal has saved FC on countless occasions since the rebel reds were formed in response to Malcolm Glazier’s takeover at Old Trafford.
So it was no surprise to see him equalise a Nick Robinson goal for Woodley on Saturday. But that was as good as it got for FC fans, who will be disappointed to see their side lying 10th in the UniBond League Division One North table.
Having been spoilt by back-to-back title wins, FC United fans are in unfamiliar territory at the moment.
New signing from Burscough Adam Carden made his FC debut on the right wing on Saturday.
Carden and fellow wing man Jerome Wright were the home side’s main threats, receiving plenty of the ball with FC looking comfortable in possession.
But Woodley were impressive on the counter attack with striker Mario Daniel a constant danger man.
United had an early goal disallowed and they were reeling when Robinson dispatched a header into an open goal. But Patterson soon hit back for FC, smashing the ball home following a defensive error.
After the break, United had large amounts of possession but they rarely threatened Woodley’s goal.
FC’s next game is at Chorley FC on Saturday, September 29, kick-off 3pm.
Dave Lawrenson
First published by the Prestwich Advertiser
Reds are primed
By Liam Chronnell
KARL Marginson is expecting a positive response after watching FC United's worst-ever performance.
The manager was far from impressed with his side's 1-1 draw against Woodley Sports.
And the Rebels boss expects Chorley to feel the backlash as the Gigg Lane tenants look to climb the UniBond Division One North table.
"It was rubbish and probably our worst performance since we were formed." admitted Marginson. "A lot of players had off days but we've had a chat about it and it won't happen again."
Two goals from defensive lapses epitomised a lacklustre derby clash at Gigg Lane on Saturday. Nick Robinson took advantage of some statuesque defending to head home on 32 minutes, but 10th-placed FC hit back when Rory Patterson dispossessed Woodley captain Nick Boothby, unaware of the striker coming back from an offside position, before slotting home his seventh goal of the season.
Marginson's men now face two away matches, with Saturday's trip to Victory Park followed by a visit to Skelmersdale United four days later.
"People think we've had a terrible start but we haven't," added the Reds chief. "If we win our two games in hand we can go second."
Captain Dave Chadwick will be available after recovering from an eye injury.
4:10pm Wednesday 26th September 2007
KARL Marginson is expecting a positive response after watching FC United's worst-ever performance.
The manager was far from impressed with his side's 1-1 draw against Woodley Sports.
And the Rebels boss expects Chorley to feel the backlash as the Gigg Lane tenants look to climb the UniBond Division One North table.
"It was rubbish and probably our worst performance since we were formed." admitted Marginson. "A lot of players had off days but we've had a chat about it and it won't happen again."
Two goals from defensive lapses epitomised a lacklustre derby clash at Gigg Lane on Saturday. Nick Robinson took advantage of some statuesque defending to head home on 32 minutes, but 10th-placed FC hit back when Rory Patterson dispossessed Woodley captain Nick Boothby, unaware of the striker coming back from an offside position, before slotting home his seventh goal of the season.
Marginson's men now face two away matches, with Saturday's trip to Victory Park followed by a visit to Skelmersdale United four days later.
"People think we've had a terrible start but we haven't," added the Reds chief. "If we win our two games in hand we can go second."
Captain Dave Chadwick will be available after recovering from an eye injury.
4:10pm Wednesday 26th September 2007
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