Written by Nick Royle
Wednesday, 24 September 2008
With Old Trafford 23,000 below capacity on Tuesday night for Manchester United’s Carling Cup tie with Middlesbrough, FC United fans could be forgiven for cracking an unsympathetic smile.
The founders of the club, set up by Manchester United supporters disgusted by the growing commercialism of the game and the Glazer takeover, have been warning that United’s business model was unsustainable, and that there would inevitably be a backlash from those who buy tickets every week.
With a recession around the corner, and ticket prices and ancillary costs such as travel inexorably rising, their prediction seems to be coming to fruition.
However, FC United fans would be advised not to be too smug. I was at FC United’s Unibond Premier Division game on Saturday against Worksop Town, and I detected a feeling that supporters feel that this is a critical year for their club, too.
Three promotions in three years since its 2005 inception mean that FC United are just three promotions from the Football League. Already, there are tensions within the fan-run club at the price of this success.
Fans in 2005 knew what they were against. They were against Glazer, and the debt-incurring takeover. Ask those fans in 2008 what they are for, however, and you would get an array of answers.
The pragmatist wing of the club wants to continue this remarkable journey, and go all the way to the Football League. At the back of their minds is the thought that they could one day draw Manchester United in the FA Cup or the Carling Cup, and the differences in motivation between the two clubs could be shown in sharp focus to a wider audience.
The fundamentalists are happy enough to keep their integrity, and that inevitably means that the club needs to stay rooted in non-league football. What is important for them is that football is played at 3pm on a Saturday, and that their club does not sell out.
It has caused a schismatic debate at the club, as the club’s success continues. Many fans were unhappy at the Unibond’s League insistence that the players wear the sponsors patches on their shirt, and the club’s members voted on the issue at the start of the season.
One contributor to the match programme wondered what would happen should FC United reach the first round of the FA Cup. In all probability, a TV company would want to show the game, and may ask for the fixture to be moved. What would the fans do if Setanta Sports asked the game to be played on a Sunday? Would they say no in their vote on the issue, out of principle, and risk a long-term ban from the FA Cup?
And if they say yes, could they not be accused of ‘following the dollar’ as eagerly as the Glazer-owned Manchester United, albeit on a smaller scale.
It is therefore fortuitous that FC United this year may have found their level on the football pitch. After the three promotions, FC United have started the season slowly, and sit in 12th place with just three wins from nine games.
It perhaps needs a season of consolidation on the pitch for those fans to reconcile amongst themselves just what they want from their club.
They need to work out whether the FC United experiment should compromise and accept moral relativity, or risk stagnation in order to keep their fundamental ideals intact.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Ossett Town crushed by FC United of Manchester
HEAVY DEFEAT: FC United run out easy winners at Ingfield
By Nick Rigg
Ossett Town 0FC United of Manchester 4
TOWN fell to their heaviest defeat of the season as they failed to kick on from their weekend victory over Nantwich by falling to defeat against FC United of Manchester on Tuesday night.
A bumper crowd turned up at Ingfield for the clash with the UniBond Premier Division newcomers, but the Town fans that turned up were left with little to cheer.
Town's evening didn't get off to the best of starts as Simon Baldry was forced off through injury to be replaced by Rob O'Brien early on.
And things were made worse just eleven minutes in as a deflected effort from Carlos Roca sent Town stopper Lee Cockerham the wrong way as the ball trickled in for the opener to the delight of the large travelling following from across the Pennines.
Town offered little in attack and it was the visitors who doubled their lead just after the half hour mark as Kyle Wilson broke the offside trap to send Cockerham the wrong way and make it 2-0 in favour of Karl Marginson's men.
It could have been worse for Simon Collins' men, as Roca had a goal chalked off before the break for offside.
Town came out with a more determined approach in the second half, with O'Brien's crossing and set-pieces in particular causing the FC United defence the biggest problems.
Darren Thornton flashed an effort wide of goal while Tom Greaves also tested FC United 'keeper Sam Ashton from the edge of the box.
O'Brien's crossing brought the best chance of the game for Town just before the hour mark as the FC United defence made a mess of a clearance but made amends by somehow clearing off the line with Liam Ormsby ready to head the ball in to the back of the net.
But that was as good as it got for Town, with the visitors wrapping the game up late on as Roca smashed a superb effort in to the top corner to leave Cockerham with no chance.
And the icing was put on the cake as Wilson made no mistake with a penalty kick on 85 minutes.
Ossett: Cockerham, Hay, Fawcus, Briggs, Lindley, Pacey, Baldry, Ormsby, Greaves, Savory, Thornton. Sunstitutes: O'Brien, Longstaff, Tonks, Claisse, Hardaker.
FC United: Ashton, Warrender, Garner, Baguley, Chadwick, Turner, Adam Carden, Simon Carden, Wilson, Wright, Roca. Substitutes: Howath, Self, Neville, Skidmore, Nugent.
For full UniBond Premier League match reports and previews, see Friday's Wakefield Express Sport.
Last Updated: 23 September 2008 10:31 PM
By Nick Rigg
Ossett Town 0FC United of Manchester 4
TOWN fell to their heaviest defeat of the season as they failed to kick on from their weekend victory over Nantwich by falling to defeat against FC United of Manchester on Tuesday night.
A bumper crowd turned up at Ingfield for the clash with the UniBond Premier Division newcomers, but the Town fans that turned up were left with little to cheer.
Town's evening didn't get off to the best of starts as Simon Baldry was forced off through injury to be replaced by Rob O'Brien early on.
And things were made worse just eleven minutes in as a deflected effort from Carlos Roca sent Town stopper Lee Cockerham the wrong way as the ball trickled in for the opener to the delight of the large travelling following from across the Pennines.
Town offered little in attack and it was the visitors who doubled their lead just after the half hour mark as Kyle Wilson broke the offside trap to send Cockerham the wrong way and make it 2-0 in favour of Karl Marginson's men.
It could have been worse for Simon Collins' men, as Roca had a goal chalked off before the break for offside.
Town came out with a more determined approach in the second half, with O'Brien's crossing and set-pieces in particular causing the FC United defence the biggest problems.
Darren Thornton flashed an effort wide of goal while Tom Greaves also tested FC United 'keeper Sam Ashton from the edge of the box.
O'Brien's crossing brought the best chance of the game for Town just before the hour mark as the FC United defence made a mess of a clearance but made amends by somehow clearing off the line with Liam Ormsby ready to head the ball in to the back of the net.
But that was as good as it got for Town, with the visitors wrapping the game up late on as Roca smashed a superb effort in to the top corner to leave Cockerham with no chance.
And the icing was put on the cake as Wilson made no mistake with a penalty kick on 85 minutes.
Ossett: Cockerham, Hay, Fawcus, Briggs, Lindley, Pacey, Baldry, Ormsby, Greaves, Savory, Thornton. Sunstitutes: O'Brien, Longstaff, Tonks, Claisse, Hardaker.
FC United: Ashton, Warrender, Garner, Baguley, Chadwick, Turner, Adam Carden, Simon Carden, Wilson, Wright, Roca. Substitutes: Howath, Self, Neville, Skidmore, Nugent.
For full UniBond Premier League match reports and previews, see Friday's Wakefield Express Sport.
Last Updated: 23 September 2008 10:31 PM
Friday, September 19, 2008
FC United want to bounce back
3:00am Friday 19th September 2008
By Nick Jackson
FC United bid to dust themselves down after their FA Cup exit on Wednesday night at the hands of Nantwich Town when they take on close UniBond Premier League rivals Worksop Town at Gigg Lane tomorrow.
Nantwich were three up in the first 49 minutes before goals from Simon Carden and Danny Self pulled the Rebels back into contention.
But they surrendered a penalty 22 minutes from time and, although Kyle Wilson pulled another back with a minute to go, it was Town who went through.
By Nick Jackson
FC United bid to dust themselves down after their FA Cup exit on Wednesday night at the hands of Nantwich Town when they take on close UniBond Premier League rivals Worksop Town at Gigg Lane tomorrow.
Nantwich were three up in the first 49 minutes before goals from Simon Carden and Danny Self pulled the Rebels back into contention.
But they surrendered a penalty 22 minutes from time and, although Kyle Wilson pulled another back with a minute to go, it was Town who went through.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
FC United 3 Nantwich 4
Stuart Brennan
17/ 9/2008
A STIRRING fightback could not prevent FC United from crashing out of the FA Cup in the Gigg Lane replay.
The Rebels looked down and out at 4-1 down but hit back to almost force extra time.
Manager Karl Marginson received a blow when midfielder Chris Baguley was ruled out through suspension.
In came Dave Neville for his first start but FC were off to a stinker, going behind after just eight minutes when Dave Walker pounced on a loose ball.
FC fought back but Nantwich stood firm, marshalled by veteran ex-Macclesfield defender Darren Tinson.
Two minutes into the second half the Dabbers added a controversial second. The linesman flagged as Walker went through to score but the referee overruled him claiming the ball had reached the striker via defender Dave Chadwick.
Rattled FC went 3-0 down when Charlie O'Loughlin headed home, but on 56 minutes Simon Carden snapped up a goal for the Rebels.
All hope seemed crushed on 68 minutes when Phil Parkinson went down in the box and Walker completed his hat-trick from the spot.
But on 74 minutes sub Danny Self bundled in FC's second and Kyle Wilson set up a thrilling finale with his ninth goal of the season two minutes from time.
17/ 9/2008
A STIRRING fightback could not prevent FC United from crashing out of the FA Cup in the Gigg Lane replay.
The Rebels looked down and out at 4-1 down but hit back to almost force extra time.
Manager Karl Marginson received a blow when midfielder Chris Baguley was ruled out through suspension.
In came Dave Neville for his first start but FC were off to a stinker, going behind after just eight minutes when Dave Walker pounced on a loose ball.
FC fought back but Nantwich stood firm, marshalled by veteran ex-Macclesfield defender Darren Tinson.
Two minutes into the second half the Dabbers added a controversial second. The linesman flagged as Walker went through to score but the referee overruled him claiming the ball had reached the striker via defender Dave Chadwick.
Rattled FC went 3-0 down when Charlie O'Loughlin headed home, but on 56 minutes Simon Carden snapped up a goal for the Rebels.
All hope seemed crushed on 68 minutes when Phil Parkinson went down in the box and Walker completed his hat-trick from the spot.
But on 74 minutes sub Danny Self bundled in FC's second and Kyle Wilson set up a thrilling finale with his ninth goal of the season two minutes from time.
Right result: FC United..3 Nantwich..4
9:31am Thursday 18th September 2008
By Toby Robinson
DAVE Walker fired Nantwich Town through to the next round of the FA Cup last night.
The striker's hat-trick sealed their replay at FC United.
Nantwich came away from Gigg Lane last night clutching an extremely hard won victory in their FA Cup First Qualifying Round replay. The result was in stark contrast to the score less draw at the Weaver Stadium last Saturday and the ‘Dabbers’ were under no illusions – they were in for a very tough encounter against the other ‘United’ and so it proved.
Meanwhile, head coach Steve Davis went with an unchanged starting eleven whilst amongst the 7 substitutes defender Richard Smith declared himself fit following recent illness whilst fellow defender Gyorgy Kiss was named in the squad for the first time this season to take his place on the bench.
Nantwich were under pressure from the start – FC United winning 3 early corners but without capitalising on their domination. However, despite the early pressure it was Nantwich who nosed in front in the 14th minute through Dave Walker, who eventually went on to complete a hat-trick in this most pulsating of cup ties. In the build up, a Danny Griggs free kick found Charlie O’Loughlin who turned to head the ball into the path of Dave Walker before firing past United ‘keeper Sam Ashton from close range.
In truth, from the moment the goal went in, Nantwich were largely second best for the remainder of the half but, the ‘Dabbers’ soaked up the pressure to go in at half time holding a slender lead.
Nantwich stunned the home support when they increased their lead in the 47th minute. Midfielder Glyn Blackhurst was the provider for hat-trick hero Walker – delivering a perfectly weighted through ball into the path of Walker who in turn split the centre of the United defence before slotting past Ashton for the second time in the match. But, there was more to come from Nantwich and in the 49th minute, Charlie O’Loughlin rose to plant a bullet header from a left sided corner kick over Ashton into the roof of the net.
But, despite the deficit the home side dug deep to raise a fight back and in the 57th minute Simon Carden took advantage of some wayward defending to reduce the deficit whilst 10 minutes later, the earlier 3 goal margin was restored in favour of Nantwich after substitute Phil Parkinson was brought down in the box – Dave Walker stepping up to the spot before coolly slotting home his first ever penalty for the ‘Dabbers’.
Meanwhile, it was like a cauldron inside Gigg Lane – the fanatical United supporters delivering barrage after barrage of support and in the 73rd minute United’s Danny Self scored to set up an extremely tense finish. Wave after wave of attacks rained upon Nantwich before Kyle Wilson struck in the 89th minute with his 9th goal of the season. Then, the board went up to indicate 4 minutes of added time – more pressure to bear for the ‘Dabbers’ and the noise just got louder but eventually the time ran out for FC United and it is Nantwich who meet FC Halifax Town in the FA Cup 2nd Qualifying Round at the Weaver Stadium on Saturday 27th of September.
By Toby Robinson
DAVE Walker fired Nantwich Town through to the next round of the FA Cup last night.
The striker's hat-trick sealed their replay at FC United.
Nantwich came away from Gigg Lane last night clutching an extremely hard won victory in their FA Cup First Qualifying Round replay. The result was in stark contrast to the score less draw at the Weaver Stadium last Saturday and the ‘Dabbers’ were under no illusions – they were in for a very tough encounter against the other ‘United’ and so it proved.
Meanwhile, head coach Steve Davis went with an unchanged starting eleven whilst amongst the 7 substitutes defender Richard Smith declared himself fit following recent illness whilst fellow defender Gyorgy Kiss was named in the squad for the first time this season to take his place on the bench.
Nantwich were under pressure from the start – FC United winning 3 early corners but without capitalising on their domination. However, despite the early pressure it was Nantwich who nosed in front in the 14th minute through Dave Walker, who eventually went on to complete a hat-trick in this most pulsating of cup ties. In the build up, a Danny Griggs free kick found Charlie O’Loughlin who turned to head the ball into the path of Dave Walker before firing past United ‘keeper Sam Ashton from close range.
In truth, from the moment the goal went in, Nantwich were largely second best for the remainder of the half but, the ‘Dabbers’ soaked up the pressure to go in at half time holding a slender lead.
Nantwich stunned the home support when they increased their lead in the 47th minute. Midfielder Glyn Blackhurst was the provider for hat-trick hero Walker – delivering a perfectly weighted through ball into the path of Walker who in turn split the centre of the United defence before slotting past Ashton for the second time in the match. But, there was more to come from Nantwich and in the 49th minute, Charlie O’Loughlin rose to plant a bullet header from a left sided corner kick over Ashton into the roof of the net.
But, despite the deficit the home side dug deep to raise a fight back and in the 57th minute Simon Carden took advantage of some wayward defending to reduce the deficit whilst 10 minutes later, the earlier 3 goal margin was restored in favour of Nantwich after substitute Phil Parkinson was brought down in the box – Dave Walker stepping up to the spot before coolly slotting home his first ever penalty for the ‘Dabbers’.
Meanwhile, it was like a cauldron inside Gigg Lane – the fanatical United supporters delivering barrage after barrage of support and in the 73rd minute United’s Danny Self scored to set up an extremely tense finish. Wave after wave of attacks rained upon Nantwich before Kyle Wilson struck in the 89th minute with his 9th goal of the season. Then, the board went up to indicate 4 minutes of added time – more pressure to bear for the ‘Dabbers’ and the noise just got louder but eventually the time ran out for FC United and it is Nantwich who meet FC Halifax Town in the FA Cup 2nd Qualifying Round at the Weaver Stadium on Saturday 27th of September.
Rebels fired up for Cup
17/ 9/2008
FC UNITED can move to within two matches of a possible FA Cup showdown with a League club tonight - if they can see off Nantwich Town.
The Rebels face the fellow UniBond League premier division outfit in a first round qualifying tie replay at Gigg Lane after an exciting goalless draw in Cheshire on Saturday.
The prize for the winners is a home clash with FC Halifax Town, from a division lower.
Chris Baguley is set to start in place of his injured brother Jamie. Striker Nick Robinson has left the Rebels for Conference North club Vauxhall Motors.
Meanwhile, FC have set up a meeting with culture secretary Andy Burnham following his comments last week about football being at "a crossroads", in danger of losing its identity and being out of touch with its roots.
The comments struck a chord with the Rebels, part of whose reason for being is a feeling of alienation from the money obsession and excessive commercialism at Old Trafford.
Burnham, who is MP for Leigh, expressed his concerns to the FA, and an FC United spokesman said: "We support his call for a debate about the issue, led by the FA, and the views of supporters are absolutely central to it.
"We also welcome his reiteration of the view that supporter ownership is a viable, valid - and we'd say necessary - step to reconnecting clubs, their fans and their communities."
FC UNITED can move to within two matches of a possible FA Cup showdown with a League club tonight - if they can see off Nantwich Town.
The Rebels face the fellow UniBond League premier division outfit in a first round qualifying tie replay at Gigg Lane after an exciting goalless draw in Cheshire on Saturday.
The prize for the winners is a home clash with FC Halifax Town, from a division lower.
Chris Baguley is set to start in place of his injured brother Jamie. Striker Nick Robinson has left the Rebels for Conference North club Vauxhall Motors.
Meanwhile, FC have set up a meeting with culture secretary Andy Burnham following his comments last week about football being at "a crossroads", in danger of losing its identity and being out of touch with its roots.
The comments struck a chord with the Rebels, part of whose reason for being is a feeling of alienation from the money obsession and excessive commercialism at Old Trafford.
Burnham, who is MP for Leigh, expressed his concerns to the FA, and an FC United spokesman said: "We support his call for a debate about the issue, led by the FA, and the views of supporters are absolutely central to it.
"We also welcome his reiteration of the view that supporter ownership is a viable, valid - and we'd say necessary - step to reconnecting clubs, their fans and their communities."
Nantwich Town must do it all again
Sep 17 2008 by Peter Morse, Crewe Chronicle
Nantwich Town 0 FC United 0
DANNY Griggs missed a second vital penalty in eight days and now Nantwich Town must try again to progress in the FA Cup tonight.
The Dabbers could only draw with FC United of Manchester in the first qualifying round in front of a record 1,784 spectators at the Weaver Stadium on Saturday.
Winger Griggs was denied from the spot by keeper Sam Ashton with less than 15 minutes left, and frustration boiled over when Peter Heler was sent off late on.
Loan keeper Andreas Aristedou, from Blackburn, made a heroic save late on to ensure the replay, which is at Bury’s Gigg Lane (7.45pm).
Boss Steve Davis said: “It was a good game of football with little between the sides. Danny failing with the penalty was a setback and Dave Walker could have scored a couple.
“We haven’t quite got the rhythm in the side that we are used to. Credit to Andreas, he arrived for a difficult game but has come out of it with flying colours. We are indebted to Blackburn for their assistance.”
Aristedou, 19, has joined for a month after Lee Jones failed to recover from a dead leg sustained in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with Leigh Genesis, during which Glyn Blackhurst’s goal earned a draw.
In the 12th minute, United keeper Ashton brilliantly tipped over from Heler’s powerful drive, and a Charlie O’Loughlin header was inches over the bar following a corner.
Ashton remained the busier of the two keepers throughout the first half and again had to repel a rasping 22-yard drive from Heler.
But in the 28th minute, former Crewe Alex professional Kyle Wilson should have given the Reds the lead but missed the target with just the keeper to beat.
Both sides had spurned second-half chances before Liam Shotton was floored in the penalty area. Griggs saw his spot kick saved by Ashton at the foot of his left-hand post.
In the 78th minute, Heler received a second caution for a heavy challenge. And in injury time, Arestidou brilliantly saved on his line from a close-range effort.
The winners of tonight’s replay have been drawn at home to FC Halifax Town in the next round, to be staged on Saturday, September 27.
Nantwich Town 0 FC United 0
DANNY Griggs missed a second vital penalty in eight days and now Nantwich Town must try again to progress in the FA Cup tonight.
The Dabbers could only draw with FC United of Manchester in the first qualifying round in front of a record 1,784 spectators at the Weaver Stadium on Saturday.
Winger Griggs was denied from the spot by keeper Sam Ashton with less than 15 minutes left, and frustration boiled over when Peter Heler was sent off late on.
Loan keeper Andreas Aristedou, from Blackburn, made a heroic save late on to ensure the replay, which is at Bury’s Gigg Lane (7.45pm).
Boss Steve Davis said: “It was a good game of football with little between the sides. Danny failing with the penalty was a setback and Dave Walker could have scored a couple.
“We haven’t quite got the rhythm in the side that we are used to. Credit to Andreas, he arrived for a difficult game but has come out of it with flying colours. We are indebted to Blackburn for their assistance.”
Aristedou, 19, has joined for a month after Lee Jones failed to recover from a dead leg sustained in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with Leigh Genesis, during which Glyn Blackhurst’s goal earned a draw.
In the 12th minute, United keeper Ashton brilliantly tipped over from Heler’s powerful drive, and a Charlie O’Loughlin header was inches over the bar following a corner.
Ashton remained the busier of the two keepers throughout the first half and again had to repel a rasping 22-yard drive from Heler.
But in the 28th minute, former Crewe Alex professional Kyle Wilson should have given the Reds the lead but missed the target with just the keeper to beat.
Both sides had spurned second-half chances before Liam Shotton was floored in the penalty area. Griggs saw his spot kick saved by Ashton at the foot of his left-hand post.
In the 78th minute, Heler received a second caution for a heavy challenge. And in injury time, Arestidou brilliantly saved on his line from a close-range effort.
The winners of tonight’s replay have been drawn at home to FC Halifax Town in the next round, to be staged on Saturday, September 27.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Wallidan set Kebba Bah record straight
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
The founding father of Wallidan Football Club, Alhaji OB Conateh, has revealed that Wallidan were never consulted by any club to release an international clearance for their striker Kebba Bah.
Kebba is reported to be on the verge of joining a non-league club in FC United of Manchester but the club’s manager, Karl Marginson, said the former Gambia Under 20 player could not be available for selection simply because they are yet to receive confirmation of his international clearance - a news that came to Wallidan officials as a bolt from the blue.
“It’s a news to us that Kebba Bah is with a non-league club in England. We were never consulted by any club for an international transfer certificate, though we would not hesitate to issue transfer certificate under normal circumstances,” OB Conateh told Observer Sports yesterday.
“If the club want an international clearance, they should channel it through the English FA, who will then write to The Gambia Football Association before Wallidan can come in. But as far as I am concerned, neither Wallidan nor the GFA were contacted on the matter,” said the former GFA president who wished the versatile forward all best of luck.
Author: by Nanama Keita
The founding father of Wallidan Football Club, Alhaji OB Conateh, has revealed that Wallidan were never consulted by any club to release an international clearance for their striker Kebba Bah.
Kebba is reported to be on the verge of joining a non-league club in FC United of Manchester but the club’s manager, Karl Marginson, said the former Gambia Under 20 player could not be available for selection simply because they are yet to receive confirmation of his international clearance - a news that came to Wallidan officials as a bolt from the blue.
“It’s a news to us that Kebba Bah is with a non-league club in England. We were never consulted by any club for an international transfer certificate, though we would not hesitate to issue transfer certificate under normal circumstances,” OB Conateh told Observer Sports yesterday.
“If the club want an international clearance, they should channel it through the English FA, who will then write to The Gambia Football Association before Wallidan can come in. But as far as I am concerned, neither Wallidan nor the GFA were contacted on the matter,” said the former GFA president who wished the versatile forward all best of luck.
Author: by Nanama Keita
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Possible UK Club Move for Kebba Bah
Monday, September 15, 2008
FC UNITED, a Non-league club from Manchester, are interested in taking up Gambian striker Kebba Bah.
The player, who has been training with the club for the past few weeks could have made his debut appearance for the club last weekend, during their FA Cup first round qualifying tie had the club received an international clearance from former club Wallidan through The Gambia Football Association.
According to reports on the club’s website, the former Gambia under-20 international striker Kebba Bah will not play unless the club receives international clearance.
“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,” the report stated.
It also added that, 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.
Kebba Bah played his club football in The Gambia with Flamemins, following the team’s relegation to Second Division; he was later signed by first division leaders Wallindan in 2003/2004 Gambia Football Association first Division season. Where he played until he left for the United Kingdom.
He made a daunting performance for The Gambia U-17 in Swaziland and was part of the Gambia U-20 team in Canada last year.
Pointsports was reliably informed that the player will be reporting back for training with the club on Tuesday.
Author: By Sainabou Kujabi
Source: Picture: Kebba Bah
The Point for Freedom and Democracy
FC UNITED, a Non-league club from Manchester, are interested in taking up Gambian striker Kebba Bah.
The player, who has been training with the club for the past few weeks could have made his debut appearance for the club last weekend, during their FA Cup first round qualifying tie had the club received an international clearance from former club Wallidan through The Gambia Football Association.
According to reports on the club’s website, the former Gambia under-20 international striker Kebba Bah will not play unless the club receives international clearance.
“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,” the report stated.
It also added that, 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.
Kebba Bah played his club football in The Gambia with Flamemins, following the team’s relegation to Second Division; he was later signed by first division leaders Wallindan in 2003/2004 Gambia Football Association first Division season. Where he played until he left for the United Kingdom.
He made a daunting performance for The Gambia U-17 in Swaziland and was part of the Gambia U-20 team in Canada last year.
Pointsports was reliably informed that the player will be reporting back for training with the club on Tuesday.
Author: By Sainabou Kujabi
Source: Picture: Kebba Bah
The Point for Freedom and Democracy
Monday, September 15, 2008
Shaymen await Rebels
Stuart Brennan
15/ 9/2008FC
UNITED will face born-again Halifax Town in the next round of the FA Cup, if they can beat Nantwich in their first round qualifying replay on Wednesday night.
The Shaymen, now known as FC Halifax Town, are playing one division below the Rebels in the UniBond League's first division north after the original club was liquidated last season.
The new Shaymen have not had the best start to life in the lower reaches of the non-league pyramid, having won one of five league games, but had a 4-0 win at Ryton in the last round on Saturday.
Curzon Ashton, who pulled off a minor giant-killing act by beating Leigh Genesis, have been rewarded with a trip to play Stocksbridge Park Steels, flying high in the UniBond first division south.
Draw (selected): Nantwich or FC United v FC Halifax Town; Kendal v Mossley; Stocksbridge PS v Curzon Ashton; Droylsden v Bradford Park Avenue; Whitley Bay v Hyde United; Prescot Cables v Salford City; Gateshead v Witton Albion; Stalybridge v Farsley Celtic
15/ 9/2008FC
UNITED will face born-again Halifax Town in the next round of the FA Cup, if they can beat Nantwich in their first round qualifying replay on Wednesday night.
The Shaymen, now known as FC Halifax Town, are playing one division below the Rebels in the UniBond League's first division north after the original club was liquidated last season.
The new Shaymen have not had the best start to life in the lower reaches of the non-league pyramid, having won one of five league games, but had a 4-0 win at Ryton in the last round on Saturday.
Curzon Ashton, who pulled off a minor giant-killing act by beating Leigh Genesis, have been rewarded with a trip to play Stocksbridge Park Steels, flying high in the UniBond first division south.
Draw (selected): Nantwich or FC United v FC Halifax Town; Kendal v Mossley; Stocksbridge PS v Curzon Ashton; Droylsden v Bradford Park Avenue; Whitley Bay v Hyde United; Prescot Cables v Salford City; Gateshead v Witton Albion; Stalybridge v Farsley Celtic
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