Source: Manchester Evening News
Sam Williams
December 12, 2009
LEAGUE leaders Retford produced a superb first half display to help them to victory over FC United at Gigg Lane on Saturday.
The Rebels got off to the worst possible start when the visitors opened the scoring with their first attack of the game after three minutes through striker Colin Marrison.
Marrison then capitalised on some hesitant FC United defending from a corner to double their lead from close-range in the 17th minute.
And Retford effectively ended the game as a contest shortly after when Darrell Thomas drilled past Sam Ashton to make it 3-0.
Carlos Roca gave FC a glimmer of hope in the 41st minute with a sensational 25-yard strike, but Retford restored their three goal cushion ten minutes into the second half as Marrison completed his hat-trick.
However, the Rebels refused to give up and Simon Carden headed home Ben Deegan’s cross in the 61st minute to set up a tense final half an hour.
But despite their best efforts, Karl Marginson’s men could not claw their way back as the visitors closed out the game to take a well-earned three points.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
Marginson still eyeing title glory
Source: Manchester Evening News
Sam Williams
December 11, 2009
KARL Marginson firmly believes that his FC United side will challenge for the Unibond Premier League title this season.
The Rebels are currently 19th in the table but have up to six games in hand on other teams due to their success in cup competitions and postponements.
And Marginson says that their league position means nothing at this stage of the campaign.
“We’re not looking at the table because we know we’re in a false position,” said the manager.
“League position might be relevant in the Premier League at this stage but not in our division. If anyone ends up finishing above us, they’ll be champions,” he added.
FC host league leaders Retford United at Gigg Lane on Saturday (3pm), and Marginson thinks the game represents an ideal opportunity for his players to show their title-winning credentials.
“All the pressure is on Retford because they come here top of the league and they know that we’ll be there or thereabouts come April,” he said.
“We had a similar situation when we went to Ashton in the FA Trophy. They were top of the league then and we put in a great performance to beat them, so hopefully we can do the same against Retford.”
Marginson also hailed his players’ efforts in bowing out of the Challenge Cup at Kendal on Tuesday, and reckons their exit may prove to be a blessing in disguise.
“It was a terrible pitch and credit has to got to both sides for trying to play football because it was an entertaining game that was typical of our season really - we had no luck in front of goal and made a few small, individual errors at the back which have cost us.
“Any trophy means something so we were disappointed to lose, but the Challenge Cup has no great attraction to anyone because of the finances involved - it’s an expensive afterthought really.
“But on the positive side, the game was a great workout for the lads and far better for them than a training session.”
Sam Williams
December 11, 2009
KARL Marginson firmly believes that his FC United side will challenge for the Unibond Premier League title this season.
The Rebels are currently 19th in the table but have up to six games in hand on other teams due to their success in cup competitions and postponements.
And Marginson says that their league position means nothing at this stage of the campaign.
“We’re not looking at the table because we know we’re in a false position,” said the manager.
“League position might be relevant in the Premier League at this stage but not in our division. If anyone ends up finishing above us, they’ll be champions,” he added.
FC host league leaders Retford United at Gigg Lane on Saturday (3pm), and Marginson thinks the game represents an ideal opportunity for his players to show their title-winning credentials.
“All the pressure is on Retford because they come here top of the league and they know that we’ll be there or thereabouts come April,” he said.
“We had a similar situation when we went to Ashton in the FA Trophy. They were top of the league then and we put in a great performance to beat them, so hopefully we can do the same against Retford.”
Marginson also hailed his players’ efforts in bowing out of the Challenge Cup at Kendal on Tuesday, and reckons their exit may prove to be a blessing in disguise.
“It was a terrible pitch and credit has to got to both sides for trying to play football because it was an entertaining game that was typical of our season really - we had no luck in front of goal and made a few small, individual errors at the back which have cost us.
“Any trophy means something so we were disappointed to lose, but the Challenge Cup has no great attraction to anyone because of the finances involved - it’s an expensive afterthought really.
“But on the positive side, the game was a great workout for the lads and far better for them than a training session.”
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Duffield warns Badgers not to be overwhelmed by FC United's fans
Source: This is Retford
Thursday, December 10, 2009, 12:40
Peter Duffield warned his Retford United side they will need to get off to a good start or they could be overwhelmed by the cheers of the large crowd at FC United of Manchester on Saturday.
FC United regularly get crowds of around 2,500 at their home games, which are played at Bury's Gigg Lane.
Retford boss Duffield said his players should enjoy the atmosphere at the ground, which he describes as like "football in the old days", but warned that they must not give the home supporters much to cheer about in the UniBond League Premier Division match.
"It's a big ground and they will have a big crowd," said Duffield
"Their home games remind me of football in the old days.
"They wear the old-style Manchester United kits, the crowds cheer and wave their scarves above their heads. It's a great atmosphere.
"For some of our players it will be a new experience, but a lot of them will have played in front of big crowds before.
"It is important that we get off to a good start. We must not let them get their tails up.
"They are in the relegation zone, but you've got to look at their games in hand. They've got six games in hand on us.
"I don't think they will be down there at the end of the season."
For the full interview with Peter Duffield, buy this week's Retford Times.
Thursday, December 10, 2009, 12:40
Peter Duffield warned his Retford United side they will need to get off to a good start or they could be overwhelmed by the cheers of the large crowd at FC United of Manchester on Saturday.
FC United regularly get crowds of around 2,500 at their home games, which are played at Bury's Gigg Lane.
Retford boss Duffield said his players should enjoy the atmosphere at the ground, which he describes as like "football in the old days", but warned that they must not give the home supporters much to cheer about in the UniBond League Premier Division match.
"It's a big ground and they will have a big crowd," said Duffield
"Their home games remind me of football in the old days.
"They wear the old-style Manchester United kits, the crowds cheer and wave their scarves above their heads. It's a great atmosphere.
"For some of our players it will be a new experience, but a lot of them will have played in front of big crowds before.
"It is important that we get off to a good start. We must not let them get their tails up.
"They are in the relegation zone, but you've got to look at their games in hand. They've got six games in hand on us.
"I don't think they will be down there at the end of the season."
For the full interview with Peter Duffield, buy this week's Retford Times.
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Reds dumped out by Kendal
Source: Bury Times
3:40pm Wednesday 9th December 2009
FC United crashed out of the UniBond League Challenge Cup on Tuesday night, when they lost 2-1 by Kendal Town.
Adam Tong had equalised Carl Osman’s early opener, but David Foster’s 64th minute goal secured the win for the home side.
In the UniBond Premier League, Karl Marginson’s men held Whitby Town to a 2-2 draw at the weekend.
Joseph Yoffe and an own goal were enough to earn a share of the spoils for the strugglers ahead of Saturday’s home clash with leaders Retford United at Gigg Lane.
3:40pm Wednesday 9th December 2009
FC United crashed out of the UniBond League Challenge Cup on Tuesday night, when they lost 2-1 by Kendal Town.
Adam Tong had equalised Carl Osman’s early opener, but David Foster’s 64th minute goal secured the win for the home side.
In the UniBond Premier League, Karl Marginson’s men held Whitby Town to a 2-2 draw at the weekend.
Joseph Yoffe and an own goal were enough to earn a share of the spoils for the strugglers ahead of Saturday’s home clash with leaders Retford United at Gigg Lane.
Saturday, December 05, 2009
Whitby 2 FC United 2
Source: Manchester Evening News
Sam Williams
December 05, 2009
FC United twice came from behind to rescue a point in a hard-fought draw at Whitby.
The Rebels controlled the opening exchanges but fell behind against the run of play in the 36th minute, when ex-Middlesbrough striker Andrew Campbell sprang the offside trap and fired past Sam Ashton to give the home side the lead.
Whitby defender Andrew Leeson gifted FC an equaliser just minutes later as he put through his own goal after a trademark Adam Tong long-throw had caused havoc in the Seasiders’ penalty area.
However, Whitby restored their lead just before the interval as midfielder Tony Hackworth made it 2-1 to the home side at half time.
Joe Yoffe pulled the visitors level again shortly after the restart, and FC had to settle for a point after the striker spurned a glorious opportunity to grab a late winner after an evenly-matched second half.
Sam Williams
December 05, 2009
FC United twice came from behind to rescue a point in a hard-fought draw at Whitby.
The Rebels controlled the opening exchanges but fell behind against the run of play in the 36th minute, when ex-Middlesbrough striker Andrew Campbell sprang the offside trap and fired past Sam Ashton to give the home side the lead.
Whitby defender Andrew Leeson gifted FC an equaliser just minutes later as he put through his own goal after a trademark Adam Tong long-throw had caused havoc in the Seasiders’ penalty area.
However, Whitby restored their lead just before the interval as midfielder Tony Hackworth made it 2-1 to the home side at half time.
Joe Yoffe pulled the visitors level again shortly after the restart, and FC had to settle for a point after the striker spurned a glorious opportunity to grab a late winner after an evenly-matched second half.
Friday, December 04, 2009
Wright blow for FC United
Source: Manchester Evening News
Sam Williams
December 04, 2009
FC United have been dealt a blow with the news that winger Jerome Wright is likely to be out of action until the new year.
The 24-year-old has been forced to have surgery to remove a hernia and now looks certain to miss the Rebels’ busy December schedule, meaning that manager Karl Marginson may be forced to change from his preferred 4-4-2 system.
“Jerome’s had an operation and will be out until somewhere around Christmas time,” said Marginson.
“We looked at a 4-3-3 formation at Hucknall a few weeks ago and that might be on the cards while he’s out,” he added.
FC have not played for a fortnight due to two postponements, and Marginson thinks that the break could have done his players good as he welcomes Danny Warrender and Rob Nugent back in to the first-team fray for Saturday's league fixture at Whitby.
“The break might have acted as a refreshment for the lads,” said Marginson.
“It’s allowed Danny to get fully fit which is a definite positive for us, and Rob is pretty much back to full fitness as well now,” he added.
However, captain David Chadwick is still struggling with injury and will not be available.
“Chaddy is a little bit off full fitness yet so we’ll continue to monitor him,” said Marginson.
The Rebels manager is expecting a tough game at the Turnbull Ground and says his side must adapt quickly to the tricky seaside conditions in North Yorkshire.
“Whitby are a decent team who got a point at our place earlier this season, and everyone knows it’s a really tough place to go because of the weather there,” he said.
“They know how to play with or against the wind, and we will need to learn and guard against that.”
Sam Williams
December 04, 2009
FC United have been dealt a blow with the news that winger Jerome Wright is likely to be out of action until the new year.
The 24-year-old has been forced to have surgery to remove a hernia and now looks certain to miss the Rebels’ busy December schedule, meaning that manager Karl Marginson may be forced to change from his preferred 4-4-2 system.
“Jerome’s had an operation and will be out until somewhere around Christmas time,” said Marginson.
“We looked at a 4-3-3 formation at Hucknall a few weeks ago and that might be on the cards while he’s out,” he added.
FC have not played for a fortnight due to two postponements, and Marginson thinks that the break could have done his players good as he welcomes Danny Warrender and Rob Nugent back in to the first-team fray for Saturday's league fixture at Whitby.
“The break might have acted as a refreshment for the lads,” said Marginson.
“It’s allowed Danny to get fully fit which is a definite positive for us, and Rob is pretty much back to full fitness as well now,” he added.
However, captain David Chadwick is still struggling with injury and will not be available.
“Chaddy is a little bit off full fitness yet so we’ll continue to monitor him,” said Marginson.
The Rebels manager is expecting a tough game at the Turnbull Ground and says his side must adapt quickly to the tricky seaside conditions in North Yorkshire.
“Whitby are a decent team who got a point at our place earlier this season, and everyone knows it’s a really tough place to go because of the weather there,” he said.
“They know how to play with or against the wind, and we will need to learn and guard against that.”
Thursday, December 03, 2009
Blues bid to continue their November reign
Source: Whitby Gazette
Published Date: 03 December 2009
By Andrew Snaith
WHITBY Town hope to carry on their unbeaten form of November into Saturday's big home match against FC United, which could pull in a gate of 1,000.
Blues boss Harry Dunn is hoping to field an unchanged side, despite the weather putting a freeze on midweek training.
Published Date: 03 December 2009
By Andrew Snaith
WHITBY Town hope to carry on their unbeaten form of November into Saturday's big home match against FC United, which could pull in a gate of 1,000.
Blues boss Harry Dunn is hoping to field an unchanged side, despite the weather putting a freeze on midweek training.
Rebel Reds in need of action
Source: Bury Times
6:40am Thursday 3rd December 2009
By Liam Chronnell »
FOOTBALL: FC United hope it will be third time lucky when they travel to Whitby Town on Saturday.
The fourth-bottom Rebels’ last two games have been victims of the weather but they will be keen for the rain to stay away as they look to climb the table.
Saturday’s home UniBond Premier League clash with Kendal Town was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch —as had their Challenge Cup encounter against the same side in midweek.
That first round tie will now take place at Kendal on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, FC coach Karl Lenaghan has left the club to become assistant manager at rivals Ossett Town.
6:40am Thursday 3rd December 2009
By Liam Chronnell »
FOOTBALL: FC United hope it will be third time lucky when they travel to Whitby Town on Saturday.
The fourth-bottom Rebels’ last two games have been victims of the weather but they will be keen for the rain to stay away as they look to climb the table.
Saturday’s home UniBond Premier League clash with Kendal Town was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch —as had their Challenge Cup encounter against the same side in midweek.
That first round tie will now take place at Kendal on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, FC coach Karl Lenaghan has left the club to become assistant manager at rivals Ossett Town.
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