Stuart Brennan
15/ 9/2008
KARL Marginson hailed goalkeeping hero Sam Ashton - and his new-look defence - as the Rebels earned an FA Cup replay at the Weaver Stadium.
Ashton saved a 71st minute Danny Griggs penalty to cap a brilliant display in the first round qualifying tie and ensure the UniBond League premier division sides do battle again at Gigg Lane on Wednesday (7.45pm).
And with new full-backs Danny Warrender and Simon Garner shoring up a defence that has been creaking of late, Marginson was satisfied with the clean sheet.
"Sam was excellent," said Marginson. "People have said he was at fault for some goals we have conceded lately, me included, but his save in the first-half was world-class and the penalty save earned us a replay.
"For me he's one of the best, if not the best, keeper in this league and his attitude is first-class.
"And for the new full- backs to come in and play as well as they did in their first game tells you a lot about them.
"Danny was top-class dealing with a winger like Griggs, who is one of the best in this league, and you could tell Simon has been playing with clubs like Stalybridge and Fleetwood."
Ashton pulled off three saves of high quality, the last one from Griggs' spot kick, while at the other end defender Adam Turner headed a glorious chance over the bar and Jerome Wright's teasing cross was turned onto his own crossbar by Dave Tickle.
The Dabbers ended up holding out for the last 15 minutes with ten men after Peter Heler was red-carded for two bookable offences against Garner.
FC are still awaiting international clearance for 19-year-old Gambia Under-20 international Kebba Bah, set to sign for the club after moving to Manchester with his German wife.
Jamie Baguley left the ground on crutches after suffering a knee cartilage tear, but brother Chris a is a ready-made replacement for Wednesday's replay.
Marginson wants his team to be bolder when they get a sight of goal on Wednesday against a big, experienced defence which has former Macclesfield centre-half Darren Tinson as its kingpin.
"One disappointment was that we didn't work the keeper enough," said Marginson.
"Adam Turner is a young lad and you don't expect him to come up with the winning goal, but he was in a great position to win it with the header he put over.
"The replay will be tight again. If anyone had scored on Saturday I think that would have been enough to win the game and it will be no different in the replay."
Monday, September 15, 2008
Lack of clearance hinders Kebba Bah’s England move
Monday, September 15, 2008
Wallidan striker Kebba Bah could not complete his dream move to English semi-professional side, FC United, simply because the Manchester based club are yet to receive confirmation of the player’s international clearance, Observer Sports can reveal.
Kebba Bah was snapped up by FC United who play in the Northern Premier League Premier Division after being recommended by staff at the Manchester College.
But the former Gambia Under-20 international will not play unless the club receive international clearance from The Gambia Football Association on behalf of his Banjul based-club, Wallidan.
FC United manager, Karl Marginson, is pleased to be working with Bah, but he is rushing into nothing, saying: "Bearing in mind what happened to Wimbledon and others in the recent past we are awaiting confirmation of his international clearance before he can be selected. Kebba is a highly versatile player who can play anywhere and I am looking forward to working with him."
FC United of Manchester is a semi-professional English football club based in Bury. The club was formed in 2005 by Manchester United supporters following Malcolm Glazer's controversial takeover which led to thousands of supporters defecting from the club. They are affectionately referred to as "The Red Rebels". Although the majority of the club's support comes from Manchester and the surrounding area, its supporters club has branches in more than ten countries including France, Poland, New Zealand, the United States and Canada.
Wallidan striker Kebba Bah could not complete his dream move to English semi-professional side, FC United, simply because the Manchester based club are yet to receive confirmation of the player’s international clearance, Observer Sports can reveal.
Kebba Bah was snapped up by FC United who play in the Northern Premier League Premier Division after being recommended by staff at the Manchester College.
But the former Gambia Under-20 international will not play unless the club receive international clearance from The Gambia Football Association on behalf of his Banjul based-club, Wallidan.
FC United manager, Karl Marginson, is pleased to be working with Bah, but he is rushing into nothing, saying: "Bearing in mind what happened to Wimbledon and others in the recent past we are awaiting confirmation of his international clearance before he can be selected. Kebba is a highly versatile player who can play anywhere and I am looking forward to working with him."
FC United of Manchester is a semi-professional English football club based in Bury. The club was formed in 2005 by Manchester United supporters following Malcolm Glazer's controversial takeover which led to thousands of supporters defecting from the club. They are affectionately referred to as "The Red Rebels". Although the majority of the club's support comes from Manchester and the surrounding area, its supporters club has branches in more than ten countries including France, Poland, New Zealand, the United States and Canada.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
An Interview With... Phil Power
Late last week TheSilkWeb.co.uk had a chat with the Silkmen legend that is Phil Power. See what he had to say here...
Firstly how's life at FC United of Manchester?
This season is proving a lot tougher given the resources we have.
Are you working there full time or do you have a day job to do?
I'm part time at FC; my main occupation is caring for young people in a residential home for Salford social services.
Your in the Northern Premier League this season after three successive promotions. FC United predicted to be in the Conference by 2009/10 season. Do you think you can do it?
It would be difficult but you never know!
What is Karl Marginson like as a manager and do you think he could manage in the football league one day?
He is still learning his trade as a manager. Only time will tell.
Lets go back in time now to your Macclesfield Town days. Can you remember how you became a Silkman?
I was on the transfer list at Stalybridge Celtic when Sammy McIlroy phoned me at home and asked me did I want to play for them.
No doubt you enjoyed working under Sammy McIlroy. What was he like as a manager?
THE BEST!!!
Do you have any regrets from your time at the Moss Rose?
I wish my time there could have lasted longer.
When you were growing up, who was your favourite footballer?
Bryan Robson and Diego Maradona.
What has been your greatest achievement during your career?
Being fortunate to play at Wembley twice.
And what’s the one memory during the career you want to forget?
Breaking my leg the night before my transfer to Harry Redknapp and Bournemouth from Chorley in what was supposed to be my farewell game.
Now some questions from the Macc fans out there...
Who came up with your nickname The Maltese Falcon? And do you have any other nicknames?
Maybe there is a Macc fan out there who can answer that because it originated with the Macc fans! None that I'm aware of.
Who was the best player you played with in your time at Macc?
Chris Byrne.
What was your favourite Macc goal you scored?
Away at Altrincham; we won 1-0 it wasn't a great goal but it was the year we won the league and Altrincham were relegated. That's Life!!!
Do you have shares in a fake tan company?
No it's a real Salford sun tan (honest).
How did it feel when you were told you had no future at Macclesfield Town?
Gutted. I knew I would not be happy anywhere else.
Would you would like to manage Macclesfield Town in the future?
Yes, starting from yesterday.
What did you enjoy the most?
- Winning the league in 95
- Winning the FA Trophy in 96
- Winning the league again in 97
- Winning promotion to the old League 2 in 98
Winning the league in 1997.
Which was your favourite away ground visited when you played for Macc?
Kidderminster / Woking.
Apart from Macc, which club have you most enjoyed playing for?
Chorley in the Conference.
Did you think that the club could achieve the great things that it did when you first joined us?
Definitely under the leadership combination of Sammy and Gil Prescott.
A gentleman on the forums with the username "Petemacc" is advocating that Macclesfield Town need to be relegated to the Blue Square Premier in order for them to become more competitive, regroup, and employ Steve Burr as manager. What do you think of that?
Firstly Steve Burr is doing a great job at Stalybridge; but after all the hard work it took to reach the football league I don't agree it would be good to drop down as I believe that you should aim to play at the highest level possible.
Finally Phil, Do you have a message to the Macc fans out there?
Thanks for the happiest times in my football career, nothing has compared to pulling on the Macc shirt and I hope I gave you as much pleasure as you all did me. Hopefully I will return one day in some capacity (if you would have me).
Firstly how's life at FC United of Manchester?
This season is proving a lot tougher given the resources we have.
Are you working there full time or do you have a day job to do?
I'm part time at FC; my main occupation is caring for young people in a residential home for Salford social services.
Your in the Northern Premier League this season after three successive promotions. FC United predicted to be in the Conference by 2009/10 season. Do you think you can do it?
It would be difficult but you never know!
What is Karl Marginson like as a manager and do you think he could manage in the football league one day?
He is still learning his trade as a manager. Only time will tell.
Lets go back in time now to your Macclesfield Town days. Can you remember how you became a Silkman?
I was on the transfer list at Stalybridge Celtic when Sammy McIlroy phoned me at home and asked me did I want to play for them.
No doubt you enjoyed working under Sammy McIlroy. What was he like as a manager?
THE BEST!!!
Do you have any regrets from your time at the Moss Rose?
I wish my time there could have lasted longer.
When you were growing up, who was your favourite footballer?
Bryan Robson and Diego Maradona.
What has been your greatest achievement during your career?
Being fortunate to play at Wembley twice.
And what’s the one memory during the career you want to forget?
Breaking my leg the night before my transfer to Harry Redknapp and Bournemouth from Chorley in what was supposed to be my farewell game.
Now some questions from the Macc fans out there...
Who came up with your nickname The Maltese Falcon? And do you have any other nicknames?
Maybe there is a Macc fan out there who can answer that because it originated with the Macc fans! None that I'm aware of.
Who was the best player you played with in your time at Macc?
Chris Byrne.
What was your favourite Macc goal you scored?
Away at Altrincham; we won 1-0 it wasn't a great goal but it was the year we won the league and Altrincham were relegated. That's Life!!!
Do you have shares in a fake tan company?
No it's a real Salford sun tan (honest).
How did it feel when you were told you had no future at Macclesfield Town?
Gutted. I knew I would not be happy anywhere else.
Would you would like to manage Macclesfield Town in the future?
Yes, starting from yesterday.
What did you enjoy the most?
- Winning the league in 95
- Winning the FA Trophy in 96
- Winning the league again in 97
- Winning promotion to the old League 2 in 98
Winning the league in 1997.
Which was your favourite away ground visited when you played for Macc?
Kidderminster / Woking.
Apart from Macc, which club have you most enjoyed playing for?
Chorley in the Conference.
Did you think that the club could achieve the great things that it did when you first joined us?
Definitely under the leadership combination of Sammy and Gil Prescott.
A gentleman on the forums with the username "Petemacc" is advocating that Macclesfield Town need to be relegated to the Blue Square Premier in order for them to become more competitive, regroup, and employ Steve Burr as manager. What do you think of that?
Firstly Steve Burr is doing a great job at Stalybridge; but after all the hard work it took to reach the football league I don't agree it would be good to drop down as I believe that you should aim to play at the highest level possible.
Finally Phil, Do you have a message to the Macc fans out there?
Thanks for the happiest times in my football career, nothing has compared to pulling on the Macc shirt and I hope I gave you as much pleasure as you all did me. Hopefully I will return one day in some capacity (if you would have me).
Friday, September 12, 2008
Rebels swoop for quartet
Stuart Brennan
12/ 9/2008
FC UNITED have snapped up four new players on the eve of their FA Cup first round qualifying tie at Nantwich.
The Rebels have stiffened their defence by signing full backs Danny Warrender and Simon Garner, and left-sided midfielder/defender Alex Skidmore, all of whom are eligible to play at the Weaver Stadium tomorrow.
But former Gambia under-20 international striker Kebba Bah will not play unless the club receive international clearance.
Manager Karl Marginson had warned he was running out of patience with his stuttering defence after they conceded four goals in defeat by bottom club Prescot Cables on Tuesday.
Danny Allen and Shaun Roscoe have left the club, joining the growing band of FC exiles at New Mills, while striker Nick Robinson has been told he can also go.
Warrender, a right back, is a former Manchester City youth team player who played 17 first team games for Blackpool on loan in 2005-06.
When a permanent deal fell through and he was released by City, he tumbled down the pyramid to play for Rossendale before having a season with San Francisco Seals in the lower reaches of the US leagues.
Garner, not to be confused with the former Blackburn player, is a United-supporting left back who has played for Stalybridge and Fleetwood, and was released by the Fylde coast side this week.
Skidmore is a utility player who came through the youth ranks at Blackburn before joining Rochdale, and has been signed after impressing during a three-week trial.
Bah is the intriguing one, having played at the 2007 World Under-20 Championships. He was snapped up after being recommended by staff at The Manchester College, where Marginson is a coach.
But Marginson is rushing into nothing, saying: "Bearing in mind what happened to Wimbledon and others in the recent past we are awaiting confirmation of his international clearance before he can be selected. Kebba is a highly versatile player who can play anywhere and I am looking forward to working with him."
12/ 9/2008
FC UNITED have snapped up four new players on the eve of their FA Cup first round qualifying tie at Nantwich.
The Rebels have stiffened their defence by signing full backs Danny Warrender and Simon Garner, and left-sided midfielder/defender Alex Skidmore, all of whom are eligible to play at the Weaver Stadium tomorrow.
But former Gambia under-20 international striker Kebba Bah will not play unless the club receive international clearance.
Manager Karl Marginson had warned he was running out of patience with his stuttering defence after they conceded four goals in defeat by bottom club Prescot Cables on Tuesday.
Danny Allen and Shaun Roscoe have left the club, joining the growing band of FC exiles at New Mills, while striker Nick Robinson has been told he can also go.
Warrender, a right back, is a former Manchester City youth team player who played 17 first team games for Blackpool on loan in 2005-06.
When a permanent deal fell through and he was released by City, he tumbled down the pyramid to play for Rossendale before having a season with San Francisco Seals in the lower reaches of the US leagues.
Garner, not to be confused with the former Blackburn player, is a United-supporting left back who has played for Stalybridge and Fleetwood, and was released by the Fylde coast side this week.
Skidmore is a utility player who came through the youth ranks at Blackburn before joining Rochdale, and has been signed after impressing during a three-week trial.
Bah is the intriguing one, having played at the 2007 World Under-20 Championships. He was snapped up after being recommended by staff at The Manchester College, where Marginson is a coach.
But Marginson is rushing into nothing, saying: "Bearing in mind what happened to Wimbledon and others in the recent past we are awaiting confirmation of his international clearance before he can be selected. Kebba is a highly versatile player who can play anywhere and I am looking forward to working with him."
FA Cup a welcome distraction for FC
11/ 9/2008
FC UNITED hope that the FA Cup will provide a nice distraction from their league woes on Saturday as they take on Nantwich Town.
The reds suffered a 4-3 defeat at UniBond Premier Division basement club Prescot Cables on Tuesday night and they will be looking to recover against the Dabbers in the FA Cup’s first round of qualifying on Saturday, September 13, kick-off 3pm.
FC fought back from 2-0 down to level at 3-3 in a tumultuous battle at Cables, which was played against the backdrop of the fierce Manchester and Merseyside rivalry.
A noisy minority of plastic scousers from Knowsley sang about the Munich air disaster as their adopted side led 2-0 thanks to glaring errors at the back from an off-key United. But Kyle Wilson got the reds back into the game with a well taken finish, only for Prescot to again earn a two-goal cushion.
But when substitute Chris Baguley scored a fantastic free kick and Wilson added a second goal from the penalty spot it looked as though FC had earned themselves an unlikely point.
However, their defensive frailties were once again exposed as previously winless Prescot broke to smash home the winner in the final minute.
A stoppage time rocket from Wilson left the crossbar rattling and 15th-placed United slumped to their fourth defeat in seven league games.
FC UNITED hope that the FA Cup will provide a nice distraction from their league woes on Saturday as they take on Nantwich Town.
The reds suffered a 4-3 defeat at UniBond Premier Division basement club Prescot Cables on Tuesday night and they will be looking to recover against the Dabbers in the FA Cup’s first round of qualifying on Saturday, September 13, kick-off 3pm.
FC fought back from 2-0 down to level at 3-3 in a tumultuous battle at Cables, which was played against the backdrop of the fierce Manchester and Merseyside rivalry.
A noisy minority of plastic scousers from Knowsley sang about the Munich air disaster as their adopted side led 2-0 thanks to glaring errors at the back from an off-key United. But Kyle Wilson got the reds back into the game with a well taken finish, only for Prescot to again earn a two-goal cushion.
But when substitute Chris Baguley scored a fantastic free kick and Wilson added a second goal from the penalty spot it looked as though FC had earned themselves an unlikely point.
However, their defensive frailties were once again exposed as previously winless Prescot broke to smash home the winner in the final minute.
A stoppage time rocket from Wilson left the crossbar rattling and 15th-placed United slumped to their fourth defeat in seven league games.
FC look to get back to winning ways
10:50am Thursday 11th September 2008
By Liam Chronnell
FC United hit the Wembley trail as they look to put their faltering league form behind them.
The Rebels slumped to a 4-3 defeat against bottom club Prescot Cables on Tuesday night.
But Karl Marginson will hope his side can return to winning ways in the qualifying round of the FA Cup at Weaver Stadium.
Following Saturday’s postponement against Eastwood Town, FC were back in UniBond Premier League action in midweek.
But, despite looking like they had secured a point after fighting back from 3-1 with 11 minutes remaining, they suffered their third defeat in four games.
Karl O’Donnell and Liam Kennedy put the Merseysiders 2-0 up with goals either side of half-time.
Kyle Wilson pulled one back for the Reds on 70 minutes, but Prescot went straight up the other end and scored again – this time through skipper Eddie Taylor.
Marginson made a triple substitution and threw caution to the wind by switching to a 3-4-3 formation, and it paid almost instant dividends when Chris Baguley reduced the arrears before striker Wilson levelled matters from the penalty spot with his eighth goal of the season.
But the visitors were not able to shut up shop and Karl Connelly’s grabbed a stunning 83rd-minute winner.
There was still time for Wilson to salvage a point for United, but his volley struck the crossbar.
By Liam Chronnell
FC United hit the Wembley trail as they look to put their faltering league form behind them.
The Rebels slumped to a 4-3 defeat against bottom club Prescot Cables on Tuesday night.
But Karl Marginson will hope his side can return to winning ways in the qualifying round of the FA Cup at Weaver Stadium.
Following Saturday’s postponement against Eastwood Town, FC were back in UniBond Premier League action in midweek.
But, despite looking like they had secured a point after fighting back from 3-1 with 11 minutes remaining, they suffered their third defeat in four games.
Karl O’Donnell and Liam Kennedy put the Merseysiders 2-0 up with goals either side of half-time.
Kyle Wilson pulled one back for the Reds on 70 minutes, but Prescot went straight up the other end and scored again – this time through skipper Eddie Taylor.
Marginson made a triple substitution and threw caution to the wind by switching to a 3-4-3 formation, and it paid almost instant dividends when Chris Baguley reduced the arrears before striker Wilson levelled matters from the penalty spot with his eighth goal of the season.
But the visitors were not able to shut up shop and Karl Connelly’s grabbed a stunning 83rd-minute winner.
There was still time for Wilson to salvage a point for United, but his volley struck the crossbar.
Connolly on mark to seal Cables win
Sep 10 2008 by David Bassett, Liverpool Echo
PRESCOT Cables remain at the foot of the UniBond Premier Division despite a thrilling 4-3 victory over FC United of Manchester at Valerie Park last night.
In front of a 700-plus crowd, their best home league gate in recent years, Cables went 2-0 ahead through Karl O’Donnell and Liam Kennedy.
Kyle Wilson pulled one back for FC United on 70 minutes, and although Eamon Price quickly restored Cables’ two-goal advantage, Wilson’s second goal of the night, and a Chris Baguley strike, put the visitors level.
But Karl Connolly grabbed Prescot’s winner seven minutes from the end.
PRESCOT Cables remain at the foot of the UniBond Premier Division despite a thrilling 4-3 victory over FC United of Manchester at Valerie Park last night.
In front of a 700-plus crowd, their best home league gate in recent years, Cables went 2-0 ahead through Karl O’Donnell and Liam Kennedy.
Kyle Wilson pulled one back for FC United on 70 minutes, and although Eamon Price quickly restored Cables’ two-goal advantage, Wilson’s second goal of the night, and a Chris Baguley strike, put the visitors level.
But Karl Connolly grabbed Prescot’s winner seven minutes from the end.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Rebels tough Cup opener
Stuart Brennan
11/ 9/2008
FC UNITED kick off their FA Cup campaign at Nantwich with some trepidation – the last time they played a competitive match there, they lost 5-1!
And manager Karl Marginson is warning his side that the Dabbers, who host the rebels in the first round qualifying on Saturday, have actually overhauled their team since that President’s Cup quarter-final thrashing last season.
On that occasion, Nantwich were thrown out of the competition for fielding an ineligible player, despite the Rebels appealing to the UniBond League on their behalf, saying that the arrival of the offending player as a late substitute had no bearing on the result.
The league refused to listen, and FC went on to win that cup. And before a pre-season friendly at Weaver Stadium, FC presented their UniBond premier division rivals with a trophy entitled Not the President’s Cup as a gesture of goodwill.
“We’ve got a very friendly relationship with Nantwich, but the draw couldn’t have been much tougher,” says Marginson, who will welcome back centre half Adam Turner after he missed Tuesday’s 4-3 defeat at Prescot Cables due to work commitments.
“But they have brought in 11 new players in the summer, with plenty of experience, but they are a footballing team like us and that could make it a very good game.”
Defender Rob Nugent has been told to rest his knee injury for another six weeks, but the defender is considering ignoring the surgeon’s advice and playing through the pain barrier.
"They opened his knee up for a cartilage tear and the surgeon has said they could find nothing wrong," says Marginson. "They told him to come back in six weeks and just do stretching exercises.
"But Rob just wants to get on with it and play through the pain barrier, as he did last season. We will take a look at him in training, but even if he does decide he's OK to play we will give him a week or two."
Marginson had a dire warning for the rest of his defence after conceding four at Prescot: “Some of our defending was a disgrace, and there are players in the team who are skating on very thin ice.”
11/ 9/2008
FC UNITED kick off their FA Cup campaign at Nantwich with some trepidation – the last time they played a competitive match there, they lost 5-1!
And manager Karl Marginson is warning his side that the Dabbers, who host the rebels in the first round qualifying on Saturday, have actually overhauled their team since that President’s Cup quarter-final thrashing last season.
On that occasion, Nantwich were thrown out of the competition for fielding an ineligible player, despite the Rebels appealing to the UniBond League on their behalf, saying that the arrival of the offending player as a late substitute had no bearing on the result.
The league refused to listen, and FC went on to win that cup. And before a pre-season friendly at Weaver Stadium, FC presented their UniBond premier division rivals with a trophy entitled Not the President’s Cup as a gesture of goodwill.
“We’ve got a very friendly relationship with Nantwich, but the draw couldn’t have been much tougher,” says Marginson, who will welcome back centre half Adam Turner after he missed Tuesday’s 4-3 defeat at Prescot Cables due to work commitments.
“But they have brought in 11 new players in the summer, with plenty of experience, but they are a footballing team like us and that could make it a very good game.”
Defender Rob Nugent has been told to rest his knee injury for another six weeks, but the defender is considering ignoring the surgeon’s advice and playing through the pain barrier.
"They opened his knee up for a cartilage tear and the surgeon has said they could find nothing wrong," says Marginson. "They told him to come back in six weeks and just do stretching exercises.
"But Rob just wants to get on with it and play through the pain barrier, as he did last season. We will take a look at him in training, but even if he does decide he's OK to play we will give him a week or two."
Marginson had a dire warning for the rest of his defence after conceding four at Prescot: “Some of our defending was a disgrace, and there are players in the team who are skating on very thin ice.”
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Prescot Cables edge FC United in seven-goal thriller: non-league round-up
Sep 10 2008 by David Bassett, Liverpool Echo
PRESCOT Cables remain at the foot of the UniBond Premier Division despite a thrilling 4-3 victory over FC United of Manchester at Valerie Park last night.
In front of a 700-plus crowd, their best home league gate in recent years, Cables went 2-0 ahead through Karl O’Donnell and Liam Kennedy.
Kyle Wilson pulled one back for FC United on 70 minutes, and although Eamon Price quickly restored Cables’ two-goal advantage, Wilson’s second goal of the night, and a Chris Baguley strike, put the visitors level.
But Karl Connolly grabbed Prescot’s winner seven minutes from the end.
PRESCOT Cables remain at the foot of the UniBond Premier Division despite a thrilling 4-3 victory over FC United of Manchester at Valerie Park last night.
In front of a 700-plus crowd, their best home league gate in recent years, Cables went 2-0 ahead through Karl O’Donnell and Liam Kennedy.
Kyle Wilson pulled one back for FC United on 70 minutes, and although Eamon Price quickly restored Cables’ two-goal advantage, Wilson’s second goal of the night, and a Chris Baguley strike, put the visitors level.
But Karl Connolly grabbed Prescot’s winner seven minutes from the end.
Prescot Cables 4 FC United 3
10:33pm Tuesday 9th September 2008
By Marc Higginson
FC United fought back from 3-1 down to level the scores, but they still succumbed to defeat in Merseyside.
Karl O’Donnell put the home side into a half-time lead, before Liam Kennedy doubled Prescot’s advantage on 50 minutes.
Kyle Wilson pulled one back for the rebels, but Prescot went straight up the other end and scored again – this time through skipper Eddie Taylor.
FC manager Karl Marginson made a triple substitution and threw caution to the wind by switching to a 3-4-3 formation, and it paid almost instant dividends.
Chris Baguley reduced the arrears before Kyle Wilson’s penalty levelled the scores.
However, the visitors were not able to shut up shop and Karl Connelly’s stunning finish into the top corner gave Prescot the points.
FC did have a chance to equalise with the last kick off the game, but Wilson saw his volley hit the bar.
By Marc Higginson
FC United fought back from 3-1 down to level the scores, but they still succumbed to defeat in Merseyside.
Karl O’Donnell put the home side into a half-time lead, before Liam Kennedy doubled Prescot’s advantage on 50 minutes.
Kyle Wilson pulled one back for the rebels, but Prescot went straight up the other end and scored again – this time through skipper Eddie Taylor.
FC manager Karl Marginson made a triple substitution and threw caution to the wind by switching to a 3-4-3 formation, and it paid almost instant dividends.
Chris Baguley reduced the arrears before Kyle Wilson’s penalty levelled the scores.
However, the visitors were not able to shut up shop and Karl Connelly’s stunning finish into the top corner gave Prescot the points.
FC did have a chance to equalise with the last kick off the game, but Wilson saw his volley hit the bar.
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