By Staff Sports Reporter
A WAR of words has broken out between an internet broadcaster and FC United, whose board is urging its fans to boycott a crunch match.
The breakaway club travel to UniBond League Division One North leaders Curzon Ashton on December 29.
But United's board is urging supporters not to attend after television firm In Vision moved the kick-off time from 3pm to 12.45 so it could be shown live on the internet.
FC, who were founded in 2005, after American businessman Malcolm Glazer took over Manchester United, oppose the idea of games being moved to suit television audiences at the inconvenience of spectators.
In a statement, the board claimed In Vision had given assurances no kick-off time would change for live screenings without the agreement of both clubs.
It said: "As a result of these assurances not being maintained and that the league management committee have gone against the expressed wishes of both clubs, the board of FC United and club officials will not be present at the fixture.
"In line with that position, the board requests that supporters exercise their power to influence decisions, by also not attending.
"For those who do not and seek an alternative it is hoped an event' at our reserve fixture against Eagle Sports at Abbey Hey on the same day at 2pm will be held."
Curzon Ashton stand to lose about £10,000 in lost revenue from the boycott, which has been heavily backed by United fans who have signed a petition against the kick-off alteration.
Curzon chairman Harry Galloway said they would prefer the game to start at 3pm and were disappointed to be losing a cash injection, but they plan to fulfil the fixture to abide by club rules.
Reacting to FC United's statement, In Vision said: "The board of In Vision would like to categorically state that at no time were any promises made in respect of changing kick-off times on a Saturday. Therefore, the key point put forward by the board of FCUM against moving kick-off times and broken promises is invalid simply because no promises were ever made."
FC will return to action for the first time in two weeks when they face Woodley Sports at Gigg Lane on Saturday - and at Radcliffe Borough four days later.
Their previous two games, including last Saturday's trip to Ossett Albion, were postponed due to the weather.
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Thursday, December 20, 2007
Monday, December 17, 2007
FC Carl Zeiss spielt in Riesa in Gruppe B
Source: Thüringische Landeszeitung
Riesa/Jena. (dpa/tlz) Fußball-Bundesligist MSV Duisburg ersetzt Lech Posen beim Hallenmasters am 5. Januar in Riesa und komplettiert damit das Starterfeld. In der Vorrundengruppe B kommt es damit zum Familienduell zwischen Duisburgs Torhüter Tom Starke und seinem Bruder Manuel, der beim Landesligisten 1. FC Lok Leipzig spielt. Außerdem treffen beide Teams auf den Zweitligisten FC Carl Zeiss Jena.
In der Gruppe A spielen FC Energie Cottbus, FC Erzgebirge Aue und die britische Kultmannschaft FC United of Manchester. Das Turnier wird vom Deutschen Sport-Fernsehen (DSF) live übertragen. Der Sieger erhält ein Preisgeld von 5000 Euro.
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Riesa / Jena. (Dpa / tlz) MSV Duisburg's team replaced Lech Poznan at the indoor Masters on 5 January in Riesa, and thus completes the starting grid. In the preliminary round group B is thus to the family duel between Duisburg goalkeeper Tom Starke and his brother Manuel, when Landesligisten 1st FC Lok Leipzig plays. Both teams also meet in the second division FC Carl Zeiss Jena.
In Group A play FC Energie Cottbus, FC Erzgebirge Aue and the British cult team FC United of Manchester. The tournament is organized by the German sports television (DSF) live. The winner receives a cash prize of 5000 euros.
Riesa/Jena. (dpa/tlz) Fußball-Bundesligist MSV Duisburg ersetzt Lech Posen beim Hallenmasters am 5. Januar in Riesa und komplettiert damit das Starterfeld. In der Vorrundengruppe B kommt es damit zum Familienduell zwischen Duisburgs Torhüter Tom Starke und seinem Bruder Manuel, der beim Landesligisten 1. FC Lok Leipzig spielt. Außerdem treffen beide Teams auf den Zweitligisten FC Carl Zeiss Jena.
In der Gruppe A spielen FC Energie Cottbus, FC Erzgebirge Aue und die britische Kultmannschaft FC United of Manchester. Das Turnier wird vom Deutschen Sport-Fernsehen (DSF) live übertragen. Der Sieger erhält ein Preisgeld von 5000 Euro.
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Riesa / Jena. (Dpa / tlz) MSV Duisburg's team replaced Lech Poznan at the indoor Masters on 5 January in Riesa, and thus completes the starting grid. In the preliminary round group B is thus to the family duel between Duisburg goalkeeper Tom Starke and his brother Manuel, when Landesligisten 1st FC Lok Leipzig plays. Both teams also meet in the second division FC Carl Zeiss Jena.
In Group A play FC Energie Cottbus, FC Erzgebirge Aue and the British cult team FC United of Manchester. The tournament is organized by the German sports television (DSF) live. The winner receives a cash prize of 5000 euros.
Friday, December 14, 2007
FC United fans in boycott over TV kick-off switch
Source: The Chorley Citizen
Fans of UniBond Division One side FC United of Manchester look set to boycott a match in a protest at the kick-off time being shifted to suit television schedules.
FC United's clash with Curzon Ashton was due to kick off at 3pm on Saturday, December 29, but will now kick off at 12.45pm to allow the game to be shown live on the League's own internet TV channel In-Vision.
Both clubs had informed Unibond League officials that they were opposed to the switch, and the league had previously assured clubs that Saturday games would not be televised live.
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Club officials of FC United say they will not attend the fixture - and have requested that supporters also boycot the match.
A statement from the FC United board on the club's website said: "TV exposure and the revenue it generates are important to football. There are times when moving a fixture is unavoidable and you only have to look at Harrogate Railway's recent televised FA Cup game to see that in some cases it is even desirable.
"But to renege on previous assurances, seek the views of clubs about a change to the kick off time and then disregard the views of the competing clubs and its supporters in this manner is unacceptable."
"The board of FC United is asking supporters to show their opposition to the League's decision by not going to the game against Curzon.
"It is regrettable that Curzon Ashton may suffer financially from the consequence of this change to the kick off time, especially given their support in opposing the switch. However the board feel that it is important that a message is sent to the League that the views of the match-going fan must take precedence and those fans should not be inconvenienced in favour of a potential Internet audience"
"All supporters are free to make up their own mind as to whether they support the call not to attend but the board of FC United believes that this particular issue is intrinsically linked to the disillusionment with top-flight football shared by many fans, that led to the formation of our club and as such a strong message needs to be communicated to the League."
Fans of UniBond Division One side FC United of Manchester look set to boycott a match in a protest at the kick-off time being shifted to suit television schedules.
FC United's clash with Curzon Ashton was due to kick off at 3pm on Saturday, December 29, but will now kick off at 12.45pm to allow the game to be shown live on the League's own internet TV channel In-Vision.
Both clubs had informed Unibond League officials that they were opposed to the switch, and the league had previously assured clubs that Saturday games would not be televised live.
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Club officials of FC United say they will not attend the fixture - and have requested that supporters also boycot the match.
A statement from the FC United board on the club's website said: "TV exposure and the revenue it generates are important to football. There are times when moving a fixture is unavoidable and you only have to look at Harrogate Railway's recent televised FA Cup game to see that in some cases it is even desirable.
"But to renege on previous assurances, seek the views of clubs about a change to the kick off time and then disregard the views of the competing clubs and its supporters in this manner is unacceptable."
"The board of FC United is asking supporters to show their opposition to the League's decision by not going to the game against Curzon.
"It is regrettable that Curzon Ashton may suffer financially from the consequence of this change to the kick off time, especially given their support in opposing the switch. However the board feel that it is important that a message is sent to the League that the views of the match-going fan must take precedence and those fans should not be inconvenienced in favour of a potential Internet audience"
"All supporters are free to make up their own mind as to whether they support the call not to attend but the board of FC United believes that this particular issue is intrinsically linked to the disillusionment with top-flight football shared by many fans, that led to the formation of our club and as such a strong message needs to be communicated to the League."
Rebels boss hails boy Bleau
Source: This is Lancashire
By Liam Chronnell
FC UNITED boss Karl Marginson has tipped new boy Micah Bleau for a bright future.
The former Halifax Town centre-back will make his debut for the breakaway club at UniBond Division One North play-off rivals Ossett Albion tomorrow.
"He looks a good prospect," said Marginson, of the 19-year-old defender. "He is strong, athletic and enthusiastic - and deserves his chance."
But the Rebels have been hit by a triple blow with top-scorer Rory Patterson, Jerome Wright and Adam Turner missing through suspension.
By Liam Chronnell
FC UNITED boss Karl Marginson has tipped new boy Micah Bleau for a bright future.
The former Halifax Town centre-back will make his debut for the breakaway club at UniBond Division One North play-off rivals Ossett Albion tomorrow.
"He looks a good prospect," said Marginson, of the 19-year-old defender. "He is strong, athletic and enthusiastic - and deserves his chance."
But the Rebels have been hit by a triple blow with top-scorer Rory Patterson, Jerome Wright and Adam Turner missing through suspension.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
A Nuge boost
Tony Howard
13/12/2007
FC UNITED’S influential centre half Rob Nugent has been passed fit for the promotion six-pointer at Ossett Albion on Saturday, December 15.
The cancellation of last weekend’s game against Chorley has given Nugent an extra week to recover from an on-going injury and he will replace the suspended Adam Turner at the heart of United’s defence as they travel to Yorkshire in the UniBond First Division North.
Nugent’s inclusion is a welcome boost as the reds will be without top scorer Rory Patterson up front and in-form winger Jerome Wright. They will both serve suspensions for amassing five bookings.
Ossett are on equal points with FC in the last two play-off places and go into the clash on the back of an impressive 4-1 drubbing of Garforth Town, who defeated United 1-0 in the league back in August.
Manager Karl Marginson said: “Nuge coming back is a huge boost for us and the Chorley match being called off is a rare stroke of luck in that respect.
“However, we were gutted by the cancellation because we were coming through a bad patch and wanted to carry on with that.
“Ossett are a good side and they showed that by beating Garforth, who impressed us earlier in the season at Gigg Lane.
“Nugent will add strength to our defence with Adam Turner missing through suspension.
“Adam has taken his chance this season and done himself a lot of favours. It’s a shame he has to serve a suspension for a red card that was unjustly awarded.
“We’ll obviously miss Rory up front so big Peter Thomson will get his chance to impress. He’s shown already that he’s a good player with a great first touch for such a big man and I can assure the fans that there’s more to come from him as he gets his match fitness.
“We are looking forward to getting back into action and it’s a big game in terms of the promotion places so it’ll be a cracker.”
The game will take place at Ossett’s Queen’s Terrace ground. On the gate admission is free for children and costs £6 for adults.
The match will kick-off at 3pm.
13/12/2007
FC UNITED’S influential centre half Rob Nugent has been passed fit for the promotion six-pointer at Ossett Albion on Saturday, December 15.
The cancellation of last weekend’s game against Chorley has given Nugent an extra week to recover from an on-going injury and he will replace the suspended Adam Turner at the heart of United’s defence as they travel to Yorkshire in the UniBond First Division North.
Nugent’s inclusion is a welcome boost as the reds will be without top scorer Rory Patterson up front and in-form winger Jerome Wright. They will both serve suspensions for amassing five bookings.
Ossett are on equal points with FC in the last two play-off places and go into the clash on the back of an impressive 4-1 drubbing of Garforth Town, who defeated United 1-0 in the league back in August.
Manager Karl Marginson said: “Nuge coming back is a huge boost for us and the Chorley match being called off is a rare stroke of luck in that respect.
“However, we were gutted by the cancellation because we were coming through a bad patch and wanted to carry on with that.
“Ossett are a good side and they showed that by beating Garforth, who impressed us earlier in the season at Gigg Lane.
“Nugent will add strength to our defence with Adam Turner missing through suspension.
“Adam has taken his chance this season and done himself a lot of favours. It’s a shame he has to serve a suspension for a red card that was unjustly awarded.
“We’ll obviously miss Rory up front so big Peter Thomson will get his chance to impress. He’s shown already that he’s a good player with a great first touch for such a big man and I can assure the fans that there’s more to come from him as he gets his match fitness.
“We are looking forward to getting back into action and it’s a big game in terms of the promotion places so it’ll be a cracker.”
The game will take place at Ossett’s Queen’s Terrace ground. On the gate admission is free for children and costs £6 for adults.
The match will kick-off at 3pm.
FC striker won't need an operation
13/12/2007
SUPER striker Stuart Rudd has given FC United an early Christmas present with the news that he will not need surgery on a troublesome knee injury.
The big number nine has been missing for most of the season with the cruciate ligament complaint and it was feared that he would need to be operated on, ruling him out for the rest of the campaign.
But a visit to a specialist on Monday morning resulted in the Wiganer getting the all clear.
The news could not have come at a better time for FC as they face losing current forward Aaron Burns in January. He will leave to join a league club when his contract with Cardiff City expires.
Burns has spent the last two months at United due to league rules stipulating that he is not allowed to play above UniBond level and now Rudd looks set for a February return to the side.
Manager Karl Marginson said: “It’s great news for Ruddy and for us as he has had a really frustrating season.
“Aaron has come to us and done an amazing job but he won’t be here forever so the news that Stuart will play again this season couldn’t have come at a better time for us.
“It’s not just his quality up front that we have missed but his presence too.
“It’s been a really tough season for us with many disruptions and that began with Ruddy getting injured in pre-season. He came back and got injured again, which sums up how it’s gone for us. Getting him back would give us a real lift.”
SUPER striker Stuart Rudd has given FC United an early Christmas present with the news that he will not need surgery on a troublesome knee injury.
The big number nine has been missing for most of the season with the cruciate ligament complaint and it was feared that he would need to be operated on, ruling him out for the rest of the campaign.
But a visit to a specialist on Monday morning resulted in the Wiganer getting the all clear.
The news could not have come at a better time for FC as they face losing current forward Aaron Burns in January. He will leave to join a league club when his contract with Cardiff City expires.
Burns has spent the last two months at United due to league rules stipulating that he is not allowed to play above UniBond level and now Rudd looks set for a February return to the side.
Manager Karl Marginson said: “It’s great news for Ruddy and for us as he has had a really frustrating season.
“Aaron has come to us and done an amazing job but he won’t be here forever so the news that Stuart will play again this season couldn’t have come at a better time for us.
“It’s not just his quality up front that we have missed but his presence too.
“It’s been a really tough season for us with many disruptions and that began with Ruddy getting injured in pre-season. He came back and got injured again, which sums up how it’s gone for us. Getting him back would give us a real lift.”
Rebels look for slice of luck
By Liam Chronnell
3:38am
13/12/2007
Ossett Albion v FC United
FC UNITED boss Karl Marginson is praying for a change of fortune.
The Rebels manager's problems continue to grow ahead of their trip to play-off rivals Ossett Albion.
Missing several key personnel to long-term injuries, Marginson has been hit by a triple blow with top-scorer Rory Patterson, Jerome Wright and Adam Turner all suspended for Saturday's clash in Yorkshire.
And the United chief admits it could not have come at a worse time.
"It's another blow," he said. "We're short on numbers at the moment but we've just got to get on with it.
"Ossett are right up there in the play-offs with ourselves and will be a tough nut to crack.
"But if we can keep it solid at the back I always fancy our chances because we are good going forwards. The game is all about scoring goals - and we can do that."
Despite have three players banned, Marginson is adamant his side have no problem with indiscipline.
He added: "I've had a bit of a word with the players but I'm not too concerned because some of the bookings have been a joke.
"Anyone who comes to watch us knows we're not a dirty team. Unfortunately, it's just one of those things that we've got to come to terms with at the moment."
The Reds' UniBond League Division North game against Chorley at Gigg Lane was the victim of a waterlogged pitch on Saturday - another setback, according to Marginson.
"We really wanted to play after ending our losing run - we wanted to keep it going," he said after FC secured a first win in four games on their last outing against Rossendale.
The United boss, meanwhile, has tipped new boy Micah Bleau for a bright future.
The former Halifax Town centre-back will make his debut for the breakaway club at Ossett at the weekend.
"He looks a good prospect," said Marginson, of the 19-year-old defender.
"He is strong, athletic and enthusiastic. He's been training with us for three weeks and he deserves his chance."
3:38am
13/12/2007
Ossett Albion v FC United
FC UNITED boss Karl Marginson is praying for a change of fortune.
The Rebels manager's problems continue to grow ahead of their trip to play-off rivals Ossett Albion.
Missing several key personnel to long-term injuries, Marginson has been hit by a triple blow with top-scorer Rory Patterson, Jerome Wright and Adam Turner all suspended for Saturday's clash in Yorkshire.
And the United chief admits it could not have come at a worse time.
"It's another blow," he said. "We're short on numbers at the moment but we've just got to get on with it.
"Ossett are right up there in the play-offs with ourselves and will be a tough nut to crack.
"But if we can keep it solid at the back I always fancy our chances because we are good going forwards. The game is all about scoring goals - and we can do that."
Despite have three players banned, Marginson is adamant his side have no problem with indiscipline.
He added: "I've had a bit of a word with the players but I'm not too concerned because some of the bookings have been a joke.
"Anyone who comes to watch us knows we're not a dirty team. Unfortunately, it's just one of those things that we've got to come to terms with at the moment."
The Reds' UniBond League Division North game against Chorley at Gigg Lane was the victim of a waterlogged pitch on Saturday - another setback, according to Marginson.
"We really wanted to play after ending our losing run - we wanted to keep it going," he said after FC secured a first win in four games on their last outing against Rossendale.
The United boss, meanwhile, has tipped new boy Micah Bleau for a bright future.
The former Halifax Town centre-back will make his debut for the breakaway club at Ossett at the weekend.
"He looks a good prospect," said Marginson, of the 19-year-old defender.
"He is strong, athletic and enthusiastic. He's been training with us for three weeks and he deserves his chance."
Rebels kick off boycott
13/12/2007
FC United have urged their supporters to boycott the crunch promotion clash at Curzon Ashton on December 29 after a row with the UniBond League.
The league's management committee has insisted that the fixture between the teams currently top and fifth in the first division north, be switched to a 12.45pm kick-off.
The move is to enable the transmitting of the match by the league's own broadband television broadcaster NPLTV, which claims an average of 15,000 viewers globally a week.
Both clubs opposed the idea of the kick-off time being switched but the league says that the commercial advantages of the £100,000 paid for TV rights by Invision outweigh the concerns of the two clubs involved.
FC claim that the switch is against one of the founding principles of the club, which is that TV companies should not be allowed to dictate kick-off times.
The upshot is that a festive fixture which might reasonably have drawn a crowd of over 2,000 will probably now only get a three-figure attendance.
A statement put out by the club said: "The board of FC United is asking supporters to show their opposition to the league's decision by not going to the game against Curzon.
Switch
"It is regrettable that Curzon may suffer financially from the consequence of this change to the kick-off time, especially given their support in opposing the switch.
"However, the board feels that it is important that a message is sent to the league that the views of the match-going fan must take precedence and those fans should not be inconvenienced in favour of a potential internet audience.
"Curzon secretary Graham Shuttleworth said: "We were asked our views on a 12.45 kick -off and our response was that we wished to stay at three o'clock.
"We are opposed to it but are also mindful that within the UniBond League there is NPLTV, and that the league's management committee has the right to vary times and dates of fixtures.
"FC insist that they were given assurances that no fixtures would be switched for TV purposes without the agreement of both clubs, and that only midweek games would be shown live, with Saturday games being shown in a highlights package.
The league say this is the first Saturday game to be televised live this season.
Assistant league secretary Alan Allcock stated: "The only assurance given was that we would never change the date of a fixture to accommodate televising of a game."
FC United have urged their supporters to boycott the crunch promotion clash at Curzon Ashton on December 29 after a row with the UniBond League.
The league's management committee has insisted that the fixture between the teams currently top and fifth in the first division north, be switched to a 12.45pm kick-off.
The move is to enable the transmitting of the match by the league's own broadband television broadcaster NPLTV, which claims an average of 15,000 viewers globally a week.
Both clubs opposed the idea of the kick-off time being switched but the league says that the commercial advantages of the £100,000 paid for TV rights by Invision outweigh the concerns of the two clubs involved.
FC claim that the switch is against one of the founding principles of the club, which is that TV companies should not be allowed to dictate kick-off times.
The upshot is that a festive fixture which might reasonably have drawn a crowd of over 2,000 will probably now only get a three-figure attendance.
A statement put out by the club said: "The board of FC United is asking supporters to show their opposition to the league's decision by not going to the game against Curzon.
Switch
"It is regrettable that Curzon may suffer financially from the consequence of this change to the kick-off time, especially given their support in opposing the switch.
"However, the board feels that it is important that a message is sent to the league that the views of the match-going fan must take precedence and those fans should not be inconvenienced in favour of a potential internet audience.
"Curzon secretary Graham Shuttleworth said: "We were asked our views on a 12.45 kick -off and our response was that we wished to stay at three o'clock.
"We are opposed to it but are also mindful that within the UniBond League there is NPLTV, and that the league's management committee has the right to vary times and dates of fixtures.
"FC insist that they were given assurances that no fixtures would be switched for TV purposes without the agreement of both clubs, and that only midweek games would be shown live, with Saturday games being shown in a highlights package.
The league say this is the first Saturday game to be televised live this season.
Assistant league secretary Alan Allcock stated: "The only assurance given was that we would never change the date of a fixture to accommodate televising of a game."
FC United boycott threat
DIGGER
Matt Scott
Thursday December 13, 2007
The Guardian
FC United boycott threat
The Unibond League club Curzon Ashton could lose £10,000 in gate and catering revenue if a planned boycott by fans of FC United, the club formed by disaffected Manchester United supporters, goes ahead. FC United's board has urged fans not to travel to Curzon on December 29 after the league switched kick off to 12.45pm to accommodate an internet broadcast deal. One of FC United's founding principles was the protest at shifting kick-off times and both clubs have asked the league to reconsider. "We did oppose it but it is in the rules," added Curzon's Graham Shuttleworth. Curzon will receive £400 in facility fees for the broadcast but could lose thousands if the expected 1,200 travelling FC United fans do not attend.
You've read the piece, now have your say.
Email your comments to football.editor@guardianunlimited.co.uk.
Matt Scott
Thursday December 13, 2007
The Guardian
FC United boycott threat
The Unibond League club Curzon Ashton could lose £10,000 in gate and catering revenue if a planned boycott by fans of FC United, the club formed by disaffected Manchester United supporters, goes ahead. FC United's board has urged fans not to travel to Curzon on December 29 after the league switched kick off to 12.45pm to accommodate an internet broadcast deal. One of FC United's founding principles was the protest at shifting kick-off times and both clubs have asked the league to reconsider. "We did oppose it but it is in the rules," added Curzon's Graham Shuttleworth. Curzon will receive £400 in facility fees for the broadcast but could lose thousands if the expected 1,200 travelling FC United fans do not attend.
You've read the piece, now have your say.
Email your comments to football.editor@guardianunlimited.co.uk.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Football coach's nightclub attack
Source: Rochdale Observer
11/12/2007
PROFESSIONAL soccer coach Colin Bell ‘lost his cool’ on a dance-floor and left a man nursing a bloody nose.
Magistrates in Manchester heard that the FC United defender followed Paul Holt around the Manchester's Ritz nightclub before headbutting him in the face.
“It was a moment of madness which he deeply regrets,” his lawyer told the bench.
Bell, who coaches youngsters at Rochdale AFC, escaped a prison sentence and was given the maximum of 300 hours unpaid work for assaulting Mr Holt and causing him bodily harm.
The 24-year-old was also given a community order and ordered to pay £100 compensation to his victim, plus £60 costs.
Passing sentence the court told him: “We hope this has been a salutory lesson and the message is don't get drunk and start trouble with people”.
Prosecutor Norman Wilcock said Bell, of Bury Old Road, Heywood, had tried to goad Mr Holt into a fight.
At one stage he slapped him on the back and when confronted by door staff denied doing anything wrong. Minutes later he poked the victim several times with a rolled up poster and then attacked him.
John Kennerley, defending said Bell had acted ‘completely out of character’ due to the amount of alcohol he had consumed.
The men had been bumping into each other on the dance-floor “but he deeply regrets his behaviour and is full of remorse”, added Mr Kennerley.
11/12/2007
PROFESSIONAL soccer coach Colin Bell ‘lost his cool’ on a dance-floor and left a man nursing a bloody nose.
Magistrates in Manchester heard that the FC United defender followed Paul Holt around the Manchester's Ritz nightclub before headbutting him in the face.
“It was a moment of madness which he deeply regrets,” his lawyer told the bench.
Bell, who coaches youngsters at Rochdale AFC, escaped a prison sentence and was given the maximum of 300 hours unpaid work for assaulting Mr Holt and causing him bodily harm.
The 24-year-old was also given a community order and ordered to pay £100 compensation to his victim, plus £60 costs.
Passing sentence the court told him: “We hope this has been a salutory lesson and the message is don't get drunk and start trouble with people”.
Prosecutor Norman Wilcock said Bell, of Bury Old Road, Heywood, had tried to goad Mr Holt into a fight.
At one stage he slapped him on the back and when confronted by door staff denied doing anything wrong. Minutes later he poked the victim several times with a rolled up poster and then attacked him.
John Kennerley, defending said Bell had acted ‘completely out of character’ due to the amount of alcohol he had consumed.
The men had been bumping into each other on the dance-floor “but he deeply regrets his behaviour and is full of remorse”, added Mr Kennerley.
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