Edited from: Daily Mirror
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Stadium announcement of the decade came at FC United's away game to Northwich Victoria on Saturday afternoon.
Before the minute's silence, the Tannoy man announced they would be "remembering the servicemen and women of two World Cups... ah, I mean World Wars."
Monday, November 15, 2010
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Northwich Victoria return to winning ways against FC United of Manchester
Source: Northwich Guardian
By Andrew Simpson »
FOOTBALL fate decided that a Scouser should finally end FC United of Manchester’s seven-matches winning run in league and cup.
Andy Fowler’s flourish was the best moment of quality in an absorbing contest, arrowing a shot past keeper Sam Ashton on the hour.
Vics then hung on with ten men following David Thompson’s dismissal.
“A real striker’s goal,” was Andy Preece’s verdict of the winner.
And he should know.
Fowler made space for a shot by exploiting Richard Battersby’s discomfort of playing out of position, following deft headed touches by John McAliskey and then Wayne Riley.
But the Rebels, who twice saw shots from the left boot of Jerome Wright hit the crossbar rather than the net, piled on the pressure after that.
They might have nicked a point in the contest’s final attack, but substitute Simon Carden could not stretch far enough to divert Sam Ovington’s cross past James Spencer.
Instead Vics end their worst run of league form this term – three games without a win – to wrestle back a share of the Premier Division’s second spot.
Preece added “It’s a huge win for us.
“After a couple of defeats it was important to bounce back to stay in contention at the top of the table.”
His team started brighter, the visitors perhaps still recovering from the brilliance of their FA Cup win at Rochdale last weekend.
But the ex-Bury boss played his part too, switching on-loan Dominic Collins to full back to combat Wright to lessen FC United’s attacking threat from the outset.
Riley twice went close, his first shot deflected to safety by a defender after Steve Woods’ free kick had fallen kindly, then Scott McManus timed his block perfectly after Vics’ own FA Cup hero from a year ago had picked Kyle Jacobs’ pocket.
At the other end Spencer scooped Karl Munroe’s header out of the top corner from Wright’s set piece.
Neil Sorvel should have done better than to shoot off target after Fowler had cut back Collins’ pass, then McAliskey conjured a chance for himself that he failed to make the most of.
Ex-Northwich winger Carlos Roca should have broken the deadlock when he raced onto McManus’ defence-splitting pass on 42 minutes, only to scuff weakly wide with only Spencer to beat.
After half time the hosts should have made him pay from their best move of the match.
Steve Woods’ raking pass reached Fowler who, as he would in his match-winning moment, danced past Battersby before squaring for McAliskey.
But he failed to force the ball over the line with just Ashton in his way.
Fowler’s finish followed, only for Vics to cede the initiative when Thompson was sent off as punishment for a second caution.
FC United sensed there was a point to pinch, but they could not land the same knockout blow that did for Dale.
Vics’ Star Man Paul Henry. Classic case of you don’t know what you’ve got until its gone.
Henry’s energy and ball recovery was relentless, freeing up Wayne Riley and Neil Sorvel to do the things they do best.
Andy Preece’s team has a better balance with the ex-Witton Albion captain in the centre of the field, and Vics won that battle against subdued Jake Cottrell and Nicky Platt.
A word too for Dominic Collins, brilliant in the face of Jerome Wright – FC United’s most potent attacker – even in an unfamiliar role at full back.
Vics (4-4-1-1) Spencer (GK), Collins, Cherel, Woods, Thompson, Fowler (Crane 90), Sorvel, Henry, Rowe (Fitzpatrick 82) Riley, McAliskey (McArdle 90)
Subs not used Flowers, Summerskill
Goal Fowler 62
Booked Woods, Thompson (both fouls)
Sent off Thompson (second caution)
FC United (4-4-2) Ashton (GK), Jacobs (Holden 10), Munroe, McManus, Battersby, Roca, Platt, Cottrell, Wright, Deegan (Ovington 75), Hurst (Carden 75)
Subs not used Wolfenden, Parker
Booked Battersby, Munroe (both fouls)
Referee Daniel Meeson (Newcastle-under-Lyne)
Attendance 1, 665
By Andrew Simpson »
FOOTBALL fate decided that a Scouser should finally end FC United of Manchester’s seven-matches winning run in league and cup.
Andy Fowler’s flourish was the best moment of quality in an absorbing contest, arrowing a shot past keeper Sam Ashton on the hour.
Vics then hung on with ten men following David Thompson’s dismissal.
“A real striker’s goal,” was Andy Preece’s verdict of the winner.
And he should know.
Fowler made space for a shot by exploiting Richard Battersby’s discomfort of playing out of position, following deft headed touches by John McAliskey and then Wayne Riley.
But the Rebels, who twice saw shots from the left boot of Jerome Wright hit the crossbar rather than the net, piled on the pressure after that.
They might have nicked a point in the contest’s final attack, but substitute Simon Carden could not stretch far enough to divert Sam Ovington’s cross past James Spencer.
Instead Vics end their worst run of league form this term – three games without a win – to wrestle back a share of the Premier Division’s second spot.
Preece added “It’s a huge win for us.
“After a couple of defeats it was important to bounce back to stay in contention at the top of the table.”
His team started brighter, the visitors perhaps still recovering from the brilliance of their FA Cup win at Rochdale last weekend.
But the ex-Bury boss played his part too, switching on-loan Dominic Collins to full back to combat Wright to lessen FC United’s attacking threat from the outset.
Riley twice went close, his first shot deflected to safety by a defender after Steve Woods’ free kick had fallen kindly, then Scott McManus timed his block perfectly after Vics’ own FA Cup hero from a year ago had picked Kyle Jacobs’ pocket.
At the other end Spencer scooped Karl Munroe’s header out of the top corner from Wright’s set piece.
Neil Sorvel should have done better than to shoot off target after Fowler had cut back Collins’ pass, then McAliskey conjured a chance for himself that he failed to make the most of.
Ex-Northwich winger Carlos Roca should have broken the deadlock when he raced onto McManus’ defence-splitting pass on 42 minutes, only to scuff weakly wide with only Spencer to beat.
After half time the hosts should have made him pay from their best move of the match.
Steve Woods’ raking pass reached Fowler who, as he would in his match-winning moment, danced past Battersby before squaring for McAliskey.
But he failed to force the ball over the line with just Ashton in his way.
Fowler’s finish followed, only for Vics to cede the initiative when Thompson was sent off as punishment for a second caution.
FC United sensed there was a point to pinch, but they could not land the same knockout blow that did for Dale.
Vics’ Star Man Paul Henry. Classic case of you don’t know what you’ve got until its gone.
Henry’s energy and ball recovery was relentless, freeing up Wayne Riley and Neil Sorvel to do the things they do best.
Andy Preece’s team has a better balance with the ex-Witton Albion captain in the centre of the field, and Vics won that battle against subdued Jake Cottrell and Nicky Platt.
A word too for Dominic Collins, brilliant in the face of Jerome Wright – FC United’s most potent attacker – even in an unfamiliar role at full back.
Vics (4-4-1-1) Spencer (GK), Collins, Cherel, Woods, Thompson, Fowler (Crane 90), Sorvel, Henry, Rowe (Fitzpatrick 82) Riley, McAliskey (McArdle 90)
Subs not used Flowers, Summerskill
Goal Fowler 62
Booked Woods, Thompson (both fouls)
Sent off Thompson (second caution)
FC United (4-4-2) Ashton (GK), Jacobs (Holden 10), Munroe, McManus, Battersby, Roca, Platt, Cottrell, Wright, Deegan (Ovington 75), Hurst (Carden 75)
Subs not used Wolfenden, Parker
Booked Battersby, Munroe (both fouls)
Referee Daniel Meeson (Newcastle-under-Lyne)
Attendance 1, 665
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Northwich Victoria hope to recover walking wounded to face FC United
Source: Northwich Guardian
By Andrew Simpson »
ANDY Morrison has urged Northwich Victoria’s forwards to be braver in front of goal if they want to beat FC United of Manchester tomorrow, Saturday.
Vics’ assistant manager told the Guardian that the holders had not been ruthless enough in their Cheshire FA Senior Cup win over Cheadle in midweek.
“We need to sharpen up in the final third of the field,” he said.
“That was apparent on Tuesday as we totally dominated the game but we didn’t ask enough questions of their goalkeeper.
“We need to get our shots off quicker, deliver better crosses and show more desire to score a goal.”
Northwich play a league game in front of their own fans this weekend for the first time since shipping six goals against Kendal Town.
They have failed too to win any of their past three Premier Division encounters.
But Morrison is hopeful that the starting line-up on Saturday will be bolstered by the return of top scorer Ollie Ryan and midfielder Wayne Riley.
The duo will be given until the last minute to prove their fitness.
“We’ll see who’s ready in the morning,” said Morrison.
“The midfield and front line will only be decided in the hours before kick off. That’s what we have to deal with when we’ve had so many injuries.
“It’s obviously not the best for our preparation but we want to have our big players available to play in what is a big game for us.
“It’s a case of getting people off their sick bed,” he said.
“The team we picked in midweek would have been the same had we had a league game because they are the only players we had available.
“That’s how tight things have been.”
Ferenc Fodor returns to the backline following a trip to his native Hungary, while Stockport County wing man Danny Rowe arrived on a month-long loan yesterday, Thursday.
Steve Woods, who played the first half of Vics’ 3-0 win in midweek, could make his first start for a month too.
“Woodsy got 45 minutes under his belt and that’s really important,” added Morrison.
“He’s been left frustrated since he signed because it’s been so stop-start for him but I hope he’s over the [injury] problems he’s had.
“He feels stronger and that’s great for us because as the season goes on he’ll be a key player for us.”
By Andrew Simpson »
ANDY Morrison has urged Northwich Victoria’s forwards to be braver in front of goal if they want to beat FC United of Manchester tomorrow, Saturday.
Vics’ assistant manager told the Guardian that the holders had not been ruthless enough in their Cheshire FA Senior Cup win over Cheadle in midweek.
“We need to sharpen up in the final third of the field,” he said.
“That was apparent on Tuesday as we totally dominated the game but we didn’t ask enough questions of their goalkeeper.
“We need to get our shots off quicker, deliver better crosses and show more desire to score a goal.”
Northwich play a league game in front of their own fans this weekend for the first time since shipping six goals against Kendal Town.
They have failed too to win any of their past three Premier Division encounters.
But Morrison is hopeful that the starting line-up on Saturday will be bolstered by the return of top scorer Ollie Ryan and midfielder Wayne Riley.
The duo will be given until the last minute to prove their fitness.
“We’ll see who’s ready in the morning,” said Morrison.
“The midfield and front line will only be decided in the hours before kick off. That’s what we have to deal with when we’ve had so many injuries.
“It’s obviously not the best for our preparation but we want to have our big players available to play in what is a big game for us.
“It’s a case of getting people off their sick bed,” he said.
“The team we picked in midweek would have been the same had we had a league game because they are the only players we had available.
“That’s how tight things have been.”
Ferenc Fodor returns to the backline following a trip to his native Hungary, while Stockport County wing man Danny Rowe arrived on a month-long loan yesterday, Thursday.
Steve Woods, who played the first half of Vics’ 3-0 win in midweek, could make his first start for a month too.
“Woodsy got 45 minutes under his belt and that’s really important,” added Morrison.
“He’s been left frustrated since he signed because it’s been so stop-start for him but I hope he’s over the [injury] problems he’s had.
“He feels stronger and that’s great for us because as the season goes on he’ll be a key player for us.”
E.ON Player of the Round
Source: TheFA.com
Pick your favourite from the First Round Proper.
The FA Cup sponsored by E.ON
First Round Proper
E.ON Player of the Round
Click here for the Second Round Proper ties
Five players have been nominated for the E.ON 'Player of the Round' award following their performance in The FA Cup First Round Proper.
A five-strong panel will nominate their candidates after each round (up to and including the Semi-Final) and you can vote for your favourite on TheFA.com.
The panel comprises FA Cup hero Ricky George, E.ON’s Executive Director Graham Bartlett, Radio 5 live presenter Mark Chapman, The Daily Star’s Sports Editor Howard Wheatcroft and TV personality and FATV presenter Tim Lovejoy.
The selections for the First Round Proper are as follows:
Josh McQuoid, AFC Bournemouth
McQuoid opened the scoring in the first minute and grabbed himself a second just three minutes later, as the Cherries found themselves 3-0 up after only seven minutes. After a superb fightback from Tranmere, levelling the scores at 3-3, McQuoid restored the lead for Bournemouth and in doing so he bagged a first senior hat-trick. A great performance from the Cherries striker, and a 5-3 finish meant the home side booked their place in Round Two (Ricky George).
Adam Birchall, Dover Athletic
Birchall opened the scoring with a superb 25-yard strike, firing into the top corner after shrugging off one and skipping past another of the Gillingham defenders. He then played a key part in Dover’s second, winning possession for the away side before Luke I'Anson supplied the finish (Mark Chapman).
Mark Scott, Swindon Supermarine
In their maiden FA Cup First Round Proper tie in their 18 year history, Swindon Supermarine claimed a famous victory over Eastwood Town to secure their place in the next round. The victory was largely thanks to the acrobatics of goalkeeper Mark Scott, who was called into action to maintain their narrow advantage. Constant shots on goal were denied by Scott and an impressive one-handed save late on was a highlight of his key role in this momentous occasion (Tim Lovejoy).
Jake Cottrell, FC United of Manchester
A solid display from Jack Cottrell was capped with a superb left-footed strike from distance in this dramatic FA Cup tie. With one of the goals of the round, Cottrell helped keep United’s FA Cup dream alive before they went on to beat Rochdale 3-2 (Howard Wheatcroft).
Gary Madine, Carlisle United
20-year-old striker, Gary Madine scored four as Carlisle hit Tipton Town for six. A first-half hat-trick helped United go in 5-0 up at half-time. Madine added a fourth with a late strike to help his side ease into Round Two (Graham Bartlett).
You have until midday on Monday 22 November to vote for your favourite and the player with the highest number of votes will receive a commemorative trophy and two VIP tickets to The FA Cup sponsored by E.ON Final on 14 May 2011.
Pick your favourite from the First Round Proper.
The FA Cup sponsored by E.ON
First Round Proper
E.ON Player of the Round
Click here for the Second Round Proper ties
Five players have been nominated for the E.ON 'Player of the Round' award following their performance in The FA Cup First Round Proper.
A five-strong panel will nominate their candidates after each round (up to and including the Semi-Final) and you can vote for your favourite on TheFA.com.
The panel comprises FA Cup hero Ricky George, E.ON’s Executive Director Graham Bartlett, Radio 5 live presenter Mark Chapman, The Daily Star’s Sports Editor Howard Wheatcroft and TV personality and FATV presenter Tim Lovejoy.
The selections for the First Round Proper are as follows:
Josh McQuoid, AFC Bournemouth
McQuoid opened the scoring in the first minute and grabbed himself a second just three minutes later, as the Cherries found themselves 3-0 up after only seven minutes. After a superb fightback from Tranmere, levelling the scores at 3-3, McQuoid restored the lead for Bournemouth and in doing so he bagged a first senior hat-trick. A great performance from the Cherries striker, and a 5-3 finish meant the home side booked their place in Round Two (Ricky George).
Adam Birchall, Dover Athletic
Birchall opened the scoring with a superb 25-yard strike, firing into the top corner after shrugging off one and skipping past another of the Gillingham defenders. He then played a key part in Dover’s second, winning possession for the away side before Luke I'Anson supplied the finish (Mark Chapman).
Mark Scott, Swindon Supermarine
In their maiden FA Cup First Round Proper tie in their 18 year history, Swindon Supermarine claimed a famous victory over Eastwood Town to secure their place in the next round. The victory was largely thanks to the acrobatics of goalkeeper Mark Scott, who was called into action to maintain their narrow advantage. Constant shots on goal were denied by Scott and an impressive one-handed save late on was a highlight of his key role in this momentous occasion (Tim Lovejoy).
Jake Cottrell, FC United of Manchester
A solid display from Jack Cottrell was capped with a superb left-footed strike from distance in this dramatic FA Cup tie. With one of the goals of the round, Cottrell helped keep United’s FA Cup dream alive before they went on to beat Rochdale 3-2 (Howard Wheatcroft).
Gary Madine, Carlisle United
20-year-old striker, Gary Madine scored four as Carlisle hit Tipton Town for six. A first-half hat-trick helped United go in 5-0 up at half-time. Madine added a fourth with a late strike to help his side ease into Round Two (Graham Bartlett).
You have until midday on Monday 22 November to vote for your favourite and the player with the highest number of votes will receive a commemorative trophy and two VIP tickets to The FA Cup sponsored by E.ON Final on 14 May 2011.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Lower league sides must be run by the fans
Source: Daily Post, North Wales
Andrew Gilpin
THE day of the community club is coming... because who’d want to be a football club owner?
You’re on a hiding to nothing if you want to make money because you start with a certain amount of fans and slowly lose them through your decisions.
Supporters don’t like the manager. That’s a thousand gone. They’re unhappy with the prices. Say goodbye to another 500. Sold a top player? That's a 100. Had a crappy burger? That’s at least one person who’s never coming back.
Whatever initiatives you put into place you’re not going to grow more fans if the team isn’t successful, so you can’t make money from gate receipts.
You’ll have to look at the other assets.
You could sell on some players, but thanks to some guy called Bosman your first team is more or less worthless. You might as well try selling on the youngsters to keep it all going.
Then there’s the land. When you redevelop all that, what's left? You can’t grow any more of it.
Even the mega rich Premier League owners don’t have it easy.
Manchester United fans hate Malcolm Glazer. So much so a large group would rather set up their own club rather than give him any of their hard-earned cash.
FC United is a true example of the community club. Two thousand fans who rule by committee. No shareholders. No grab for cash, unlike the club’s estranged big brother. Supporters are a part of the club at every turn and so the team’s victory is truly their victory.
It’s the future, a club you can call your own and players you can relate too.
In fact do Premier League owners really rule their clubs, or do the players?
The damage the Wayne Rooney debacle has done – holding a great of world football to ransom for a few thousand more – will come back to haunt the mega bucks player, because the link between them and the rank-and-file fan has gone.
To pay the likes of Rooney his pieces of silver the Glazers will screw the supporters that little bit more. And how much longer can they put up with a family ticket price of £200. £40 on food. Five pound for a programme. Club memberships fees, a shirt a year for the kid(s), blah, blah, blah.
Just as supporters were being turned off the sport by the violence in 70s and 80s, greed is doing the same now.
Foreign owners have come in thinking with the TV deal in place and season ticket sales, the Premier League is a sure thing.
That’s fine if you’re Roman Abramovich or Sheikh Mansour, but Tom Hicks and George Gillett have just found out that the stadiums aren’t paved with gold.
And the Glazers may find it out very soon, because if they continue to put the squeeze on the fans, many will become disillusioned with the Premier League. Just like the people who set up FC United.
They can’t go cold turkey on football, the game is too ingrained into the British psyche.
But you can wrestle control back from big business and give it back to the people who matter most in it all – the fan.
The future is a club you can feel a part of. Where you want to give them your money, not resent doing it.
For North Wales I want that community club to be Wrexham, but in truth we’re light years away from that.
Somewhere along the line the relationship between owner Geoff Moss, chairman Ian Roberts and the fans has been eroded.
It may be something to do with a multi-million pound student flats project built on something the club has very little of now – land.
When that goes what does the club really have left? How can you make a profit?
You always hear the well-meaning fans say: “If I became a millionaire I’d buy Wrexham.”
Would you? Would you really pour money into a club that in all honesty will always lose you cash. Where you’d leave yourself open to personal attacks even though you thought you were doing your best.
Football clubs – especially lower league ones – shouldn’t be owned by one or two people, they must be owned by communities.
Maybe the true essence of the community club is to start again and drop down the leagues – like FC United, like AFC Wimbledon, like Chester. As long as you have a ground, it’s do-able.
Most fans hope this doesn’t ever happen at Wrexham. But if that’s the price of getting their love for football back, they’ll probably pay it.
Football clubs were set up over a century ago by a small group of like-minded people to enjoy.
It’s time for football to come full circle.
Andrew Gilpin
THE day of the community club is coming... because who’d want to be a football club owner?
You’re on a hiding to nothing if you want to make money because you start with a certain amount of fans and slowly lose them through your decisions.
Supporters don’t like the manager. That’s a thousand gone. They’re unhappy with the prices. Say goodbye to another 500. Sold a top player? That's a 100. Had a crappy burger? That’s at least one person who’s never coming back.
Whatever initiatives you put into place you’re not going to grow more fans if the team isn’t successful, so you can’t make money from gate receipts.
You’ll have to look at the other assets.
You could sell on some players, but thanks to some guy called Bosman your first team is more or less worthless. You might as well try selling on the youngsters to keep it all going.
Then there’s the land. When you redevelop all that, what's left? You can’t grow any more of it.
Even the mega rich Premier League owners don’t have it easy.
Manchester United fans hate Malcolm Glazer. So much so a large group would rather set up their own club rather than give him any of their hard-earned cash.
FC United is a true example of the community club. Two thousand fans who rule by committee. No shareholders. No grab for cash, unlike the club’s estranged big brother. Supporters are a part of the club at every turn and so the team’s victory is truly their victory.
It’s the future, a club you can call your own and players you can relate too.
In fact do Premier League owners really rule their clubs, or do the players?
The damage the Wayne Rooney debacle has done – holding a great of world football to ransom for a few thousand more – will come back to haunt the mega bucks player, because the link between them and the rank-and-file fan has gone.
To pay the likes of Rooney his pieces of silver the Glazers will screw the supporters that little bit more. And how much longer can they put up with a family ticket price of £200. £40 on food. Five pound for a programme. Club memberships fees, a shirt a year for the kid(s), blah, blah, blah.
Just as supporters were being turned off the sport by the violence in 70s and 80s, greed is doing the same now.
Foreign owners have come in thinking with the TV deal in place and season ticket sales, the Premier League is a sure thing.
That’s fine if you’re Roman Abramovich or Sheikh Mansour, but Tom Hicks and George Gillett have just found out that the stadiums aren’t paved with gold.
And the Glazers may find it out very soon, because if they continue to put the squeeze on the fans, many will become disillusioned with the Premier League. Just like the people who set up FC United.
They can’t go cold turkey on football, the game is too ingrained into the British psyche.
But you can wrestle control back from big business and give it back to the people who matter most in it all – the fan.
The future is a club you can feel a part of. Where you want to give them your money, not resent doing it.
For North Wales I want that community club to be Wrexham, but in truth we’re light years away from that.
Somewhere along the line the relationship between owner Geoff Moss, chairman Ian Roberts and the fans has been eroded.
It may be something to do with a multi-million pound student flats project built on something the club has very little of now – land.
When that goes what does the club really have left? How can you make a profit?
You always hear the well-meaning fans say: “If I became a millionaire I’d buy Wrexham.”
Would you? Would you really pour money into a club that in all honesty will always lose you cash. Where you’d leave yourself open to personal attacks even though you thought you were doing your best.
Football clubs – especially lower league ones – shouldn’t be owned by one or two people, they must be owned by communities.
Maybe the true essence of the community club is to start again and drop down the leagues – like FC United, like AFC Wimbledon, like Chester. As long as you have a ground, it’s do-able.
Most fans hope this doesn’t ever happen at Wrexham. But if that’s the price of getting their love for football back, they’ll probably pay it.
Football clubs were set up over a century ago by a small group of like-minded people to enjoy.
It’s time for football to come full circle.
FC United of Manchester head to Northwich Victoria following FA Cup win
Source: Northwich Guardian
Northwich Victoria v FC United of Manchester (Kick off 3pm)
Evo-Stik League Premier Division
Venue Victoria Stadium
Referee Daniel Meeson (Newcastle-under-Lyne)
Admission Adults £12 (£10 to stand), Concessions £10 (£8 to stand), U16s £5, U12s £2
Odds (bwin.com) Vics 9/10, Draw 9/4, FC United 5/2
Previous Meeting Vics 3 FC United 0 (October 24, 2009)
Vics (from) Spencer (GK), Morrison (GK), Cherel, Collins, Flowers, O’Brien, Sumner, Thompson, Woods, Clegg, Crane, Fitzpatrick, Henry, Riley, Rowe, Sorvel, Fowler, McAliskey, Ryan
Doubtful Henry (calf), Riley (groin), Ryan (calf), Woods (match fitness)
Injured Brown (groin), Disney (broken leg), Peers (hamstring)
Suspended Connor (one match)
Top scorer Ollie Ryan (13)
Form (Past six home in league) L W L W W W
Record (Home) P7 W5 D0 L2 F18 A14 Pts15
Record (Overall) Pos4 P15 W8 D3 L4 F31 A20 Pts27
FC United (from) Ashton (GK), Hibbert (GK), Ayres, Battersby, Chadwick, Holden, Jacobs, Munroe, Neville, Parker, Carden, Cottrell, Ovington, Platt, Roca, Wright, Deegan, Hurst, Norton
Doubtful none
Injured none
Suspended none
Top scorer Michael Norton (13)
Form (Past six away in league) W L W L L W
Record (Away) P6 W3 D0 L3 F8 A7 Pts9
Record (Overall) Pos17 P12 W6 D0 L6 F21 A20 Pts18
Match Pointers
NORTHWICH Victoria host FA Cup heroes FC United of Manchester in their worst run of league form this season after failing to win any of their past three matches.
The hosts lost back-to-back Premier Division games for the first time when they went down 2-1 at Frickley Athletic last weekend, so Andy Preece will be looking to bounce back in style on Saturday.
He will wait until the last possible moment to check on the fitness of top scorer Ollie Ryan (calf), while Paul Henry (calf), Wayne Riley (groin) and Steve Woods (calf) will have late tests too.
Mark Peers (hamstring) is out injured, while Michael Connor serves a one-match ban.
However Vics did defeat FC United in the two clubs’ first meeting in the FA Cup last term, a game in which Wayne Riley scored in a 3-0 win.
FC United, fresh from their stunning first round win at Rochdale last Friday, have won their past seven matches in league and cup.
However they are playing catch-up in the league after a slow start to the term that saw them lose four of their first seven Premier Division games.
Vics fans will no doubt want to welcome back Richard Battersby and Carlos Roca after they played a part in the club’s Football Conference North title-winning season back in 2006.
10:33am Friday 12th November 2010
Northwich Victoria v FC United of Manchester (Kick off 3pm)
Evo-Stik League Premier Division
Venue Victoria Stadium
Referee Daniel Meeson (Newcastle-under-Lyne)
Admission Adults £12 (£10 to stand), Concessions £10 (£8 to stand), U16s £5, U12s £2
Odds (bwin.com) Vics 9/10, Draw 9/4, FC United 5/2
Previous Meeting Vics 3 FC United 0 (October 24, 2009)
Vics (from) Spencer (GK), Morrison (GK), Cherel, Collins, Flowers, O’Brien, Sumner, Thompson, Woods, Clegg, Crane, Fitzpatrick, Henry, Riley, Rowe, Sorvel, Fowler, McAliskey, Ryan
Doubtful Henry (calf), Riley (groin), Ryan (calf), Woods (match fitness)
Injured Brown (groin), Disney (broken leg), Peers (hamstring)
Suspended Connor (one match)
Top scorer Ollie Ryan (13)
Form (Past six home in league) L W L W W W
Record (Home) P7 W5 D0 L2 F18 A14 Pts15
Record (Overall) Pos4 P15 W8 D3 L4 F31 A20 Pts27
FC United (from) Ashton (GK), Hibbert (GK), Ayres, Battersby, Chadwick, Holden, Jacobs, Munroe, Neville, Parker, Carden, Cottrell, Ovington, Platt, Roca, Wright, Deegan, Hurst, Norton
Doubtful none
Injured none
Suspended none
Top scorer Michael Norton (13)
Form (Past six away in league) W L W L L W
Record (Away) P6 W3 D0 L3 F8 A7 Pts9
Record (Overall) Pos17 P12 W6 D0 L6 F21 A20 Pts18
Match Pointers
NORTHWICH Victoria host FA Cup heroes FC United of Manchester in their worst run of league form this season after failing to win any of their past three matches.
The hosts lost back-to-back Premier Division games for the first time when they went down 2-1 at Frickley Athletic last weekend, so Andy Preece will be looking to bounce back in style on Saturday.
He will wait until the last possible moment to check on the fitness of top scorer Ollie Ryan (calf), while Paul Henry (calf), Wayne Riley (groin) and Steve Woods (calf) will have late tests too.
Mark Peers (hamstring) is out injured, while Michael Connor serves a one-match ban.
However Vics did defeat FC United in the two clubs’ first meeting in the FA Cup last term, a game in which Wayne Riley scored in a 3-0 win.
FC United, fresh from their stunning first round win at Rochdale last Friday, have won their past seven matches in league and cup.
However they are playing catch-up in the league after a slow start to the term that saw them lose four of their first seven Premier Division games.
Vics fans will no doubt want to welcome back Richard Battersby and Carlos Roca after they played a part in the club’s Football Conference North title-winning season back in 2006.
Boss bolstering back line
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One bright spot for Vaughan over the last week has been the FA Cup headlines generated by his former club FC United.
The Trafford boss, who used to coach FC United’s reserve side, was thrilled to see his good mate Karl Marginson lead them to a shock first-round win at Rochdale last Friday night.
"Margy is my drinking partner, and FC United are a club close to my heart," Vaughan said. "I was absolutely thrilled for them. It’s what the FA Cup is all about. It was brilliant when Micky Norton got the winner. I played with Micky for three years at Woodley Sports, and we had our arguments, but he’s a top lad."
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One bright spot for Vaughan over the last week has been the FA Cup headlines generated by his former club FC United.
The Trafford boss, who used to coach FC United’s reserve side, was thrilled to see his good mate Karl Marginson lead them to a shock first-round win at Rochdale last Friday night.
"Margy is my drinking partner, and FC United are a club close to my heart," Vaughan said. "I was absolutely thrilled for them. It’s what the FA Cup is all about. It was brilliant when Micky Norton got the winner. I played with Micky for three years at Woodley Sports, and we had our arguments, but he’s a top lad."
FC United of Manchester mit Pokalerfolg
Source: sportal.de (in German)
Der von enttäuschten Manchester United-Fans gegründete FC United of Manchester hat in der ersten Runde des FA-Cups für einen Paukenschlag gesorgt. Der Siebtligist siegte beim Drittligisten Rochdale mit 3:2 und zog damit in die zweite Runde in. Nicky Platt und Jake Cotterill trafen für den Underdog. Damit könnte der FC United einem Duell mit Manchester United einen Schritt näher gekommen sein. In der dritten Runde wäre ein Aufeinandertreffen mit dem "großen Bruder" möglich.
Der von enttäuschten Manchester United-Fans gegründete FC United of Manchester hat in der ersten Runde des FA-Cups für einen Paukenschlag gesorgt. Der Siebtligist siegte beim Drittligisten Rochdale mit 3:2 und zog damit in die zweite Runde in. Nicky Platt und Jake Cotterill trafen für den Underdog. Damit könnte der FC United einem Duell mit Manchester United einen Schritt näher gekommen sein. In der dritten Runde wäre ein Aufeinandertreffen mit dem "großen Bruder" möglich.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Jake's an FA Cup giant-killer
Mike Floyd
Former Cardinal Langley pupil Jake Cotterell was the toast of Manchester on Friday after helping FC United to an exhilarating first-round FA Cup victory against Rochdale at Spotland.
The Rebels’ 3-2 win represented an historic giant-killing act for the Evo-Stik League minnows.
And Cotterell capped off a memorable evening by scoring FC’s second goal, an absolutely stunning 25-yard strike that rocketed into the top corner of Dale keeper Josh Lillis’ net.
Though Rochdale cancelled out FC United’s two-goal lead, Michael Norton handed the underdogs victory with a controversial stoppage time winner, kicking the ball from Lillis’ grasp before sliding home the decisive strike.
It meant FC United progressed to the second round and a tie against either Brighton or Woking.
There to witness the exploits was Danny Dyson, manager of Heywood St James where young Cotterell started out his career. He was delighted with what he saw.
He said: "It was a cracking match. To be honest I didn’t know who to support so I stayed neutral. But it was superb that Jake scored. It gave me a buzz. I felt proud they had both played for Jimmies."
Dyson, though, was bemused by the television pundits, who seemed to think that Cotterell was using his ‘swinger’ when he scored his goal, an opinion shared by FC United manager Karl Marginson.
He added: "It amused me that they said on the television that Jake had no left foot. When he played for us he was all left foot and played on the left of midfield."
Ex-Saints stars in FA Cup epic
Two former Heywood St James players went head to head in Friday night’s exhilarating first-round FA Cup tie between Rochdale and FC United at Spotland.
The clash resulted in an historic giant-killing act for the Evo-Stik league minnows.
In the blue corner for Rochdale was centre back Craig Dawson, while in the red for the visitors was midfielder Jake Cotterell, both of whom played for the Phoenix Park outfit.
And the Jimmies old boys made major contributions to a thrilling contest; Cotterell unleashing an unstoppable left-foot shot from 20 yards out to put FC United 2-0 up, Dawson heading home a Brian Barry Murphy corner to level the scores at 2-2.
Cotterell, though, had the final say when FC United striker Mike Norton poked home a controversial injury time winner to put his team – 95 places below Rochdale in the league pyramid – through to the second round and a tie against either Brighton or Woking.
Dawson played for Heywood St James from under 14 to under 18 and was centre back for the under 18s team which won the Manchester County Youth Cup.
Cotterell turned out for 12 games, two seasons ago, as a left-sided midfield player, before departing for Oldham Town.
There to witness the exploits of his ex-players was Heywood St James long-standing manager Danny Dyson, who was delighted with what he saw.
He said: "It was a cracking match. To be honest I didn’t know who to support so I stayed neutral.
"But it was superb that they both scored good goals. It gave me a buzz. I felt proud they had both played for Jimmies."
Dyson, though, was bemused by the television pundits, who seemed to think that Cotterell was using his ‘swinger’ when he scored his goal, an opinion shared by FC United manager Karl Marginson.
He added: "It amused me that they said on the television that Jake had no left foot.
"When he played for us he was all left foot and played on the left hand side of midfield."
So did Danny see the potential in both players?
"You could see Craig had the potential to go a long way, but it wasn’t as obvious that Jake could play at a higher level to be honest.
"Craig’s dad Ken was the manager of the under 18s and Craig was totally involved. He used to cut the pitch and help his dad who did a lot of work in the clubhouse.
"That said I am thrilled for both lads and hope they go on to greater things."
Dawson has already done that, having been signed by Premier League outfit West Bromwich earlier in the season. He has been loaned back to Rochdale for the remainder of the 2010/11 campaign.
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