Source: The Advertiser
By Ian Whiting
The clash between Guiseley and FC United of Manchester at Nethermoor on Saturday in the first round of the Carlsberg FA Trophy is an appetising one.
There promises to be an atmosphere that will do justice to the big cup tie.
West Yorkshire Police have insisted on a noon kick-off to minimise disruption and potential trouble in and around the surrounding area but it is not an all- ticket game.
Guiseley are riding high in the Blue Square Bet North Division, having consolidated their third place with a midweek away win.
However, FC United are just outside the play-off zone, in seventh spot, in the Evo-Stik Premier.
FC United were just one game away from joining the Lions in the Conference League set up last season.
They beat Bradford Park Avenue at Horsfall in the play off semi-final before suffering defeat at Colwyn Bay.
Guiseley spokesman Stuart Allen said: “We finished Tuesday’s game with no new injuries and Danny Ellis came on for the last 15 or 20 minutes in his second game back from the ankle problem that kept him out for a long time.
“Danny Boshell missed the game with a groin injury, so is struggling, and Simon Baldry also had to sit that one out.
"They will be doubtful for the FA Trophy tie but the rest of the lads, even Mark Bower, seem to be in contention for places.
“Steve (manager Kittrick) will not be sure who is and who isn’t ready until he finds out if there were any reactions after tonight's final training session of the week.”
Former Bantams skipper Bower has also been sidelined with an ankle injury but has been involved with the rest of the players during the warm-up before the last two league games.
2:32pm Thursday 8th December 2011 in Guiseley
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Thursday, December 17, 2009
Thousands of fans to flock to Guiseley for FC United clash
Source: The Advertiser
12:10pm Thursday 17th December 2009
By Ian Whiting
Nethermoor will be a busy place on Sunday as Guiseley’s Premier Division fixture against FC United of Manchester had to be put back a day on police advice.
The Lions were due to host the breakaway club formed by disgruntled fans of Manchester United on Saturday but will now kick off at noon the following day.
With as many as 2,000 travelling supporters on top of Guiseley’s own loyal following, the authorities decided it had to be moved. The earlier kick-off is designed to limit any heavy drinking by huge crowds before the game.
That non-football decision has presented the club with football-based problems, as Guiseley spokesman and director Stuart Allen explained.
“The weather forecast is very poor and if the expected pitch inspection is necessary it will have to be very early,” said Allen.
“We would have to do that at 8.30am or 9am because if it was bad we would have to let FC United know before they travelled or we would be liable for the costs of their journey.
“The ideal scenario would be to make the decision tomorrow but the league frown on calling off a game 24 hours before and we also want to give it as long as possible because we want the game played. Both clubs will want it on if at all possible because we are so far behind with our league fixtures.
“Our pitch was fine for last Saturday’s FA Trophy tie but it was a bit soft when we played Hucknall Town on Tuesday. The groundstaff have been working on it since then but we don’t have a crystal ball.”
Guiseley have no new injury worries and will be buoyant after two wins in the week.
The Lions are tenth with 29 points while their visitors are third bottom with 21.
Both clubs have played just 17 league games so far, with FC United having four games in hand on four of the five clubs in the bottom six with them.
12:10pm Thursday 17th December 2009
By Ian Whiting
Nethermoor will be a busy place on Sunday as Guiseley’s Premier Division fixture against FC United of Manchester had to be put back a day on police advice.
The Lions were due to host the breakaway club formed by disgruntled fans of Manchester United on Saturday but will now kick off at noon the following day.
With as many as 2,000 travelling supporters on top of Guiseley’s own loyal following, the authorities decided it had to be moved. The earlier kick-off is designed to limit any heavy drinking by huge crowds before the game.
That non-football decision has presented the club with football-based problems, as Guiseley spokesman and director Stuart Allen explained.
“The weather forecast is very poor and if the expected pitch inspection is necessary it will have to be very early,” said Allen.
“We would have to do that at 8.30am or 9am because if it was bad we would have to let FC United know before they travelled or we would be liable for the costs of their journey.
“The ideal scenario would be to make the decision tomorrow but the league frown on calling off a game 24 hours before and we also want to give it as long as possible because we want the game played. Both clubs will want it on if at all possible because we are so far behind with our league fixtures.
“Our pitch was fine for last Saturday’s FA Trophy tie but it was a bit soft when we played Hucknall Town on Tuesday. The groundstaff have been working on it since then but we don’t have a crystal ball.”
Guiseley have no new injury worries and will be buoyant after two wins in the week.
The Lions are tenth with 29 points while their visitors are third bottom with 21.
Both clubs have played just 17 league games so far, with FC United having four games in hand on four of the five clubs in the bottom six with them.
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