Thursday, 1 December 2011 SORROW FOR MAGPIES? It’s back to Saturday Evostik League action A clipped cross from Astley Mulholland and this weekend as FC United take on an instinctive header in off the post from promotion rivals Chorley at Gigg Lane in a Mike Norton sealed the win 13 minutes 3.00 pm. kick off. Both sides have had from time to send the home fans into some excellent results in recent weeks raptures. including a 3-1 away win for Chorley at high flying Northwich Victoria. With only 2 days to recuperate and the players having to hold down jobs at the After the trials and tribulations surrounding same time the team had a difficult away Mike Norton’s Trophy winner against Altrincham the earlier game this season which resulted match awaiting them at Nantwich Town on in a 2-0 win for the Magpies of Chorley FC Tuesday night however not a word of a Three substitutions midway through the United will be looking to set the record moan was heard from manager Karl second half saw a change in fortunes. New straight and show their opponents what a Marginson. A number of changes were signing Stephen Johnson was set free potent force they can be with the noisy made in midfield and attack including new down the left hand side to fire in a superb backing of their supporters. signing Stephen Johnson starting on the cross which was met with a bullet header wing. from Mike Norton to draw FC level. Despite FC created a small piece of history for some more late pressure FC couldn’t add themselves on Sunday afternoon as they The fresh legs didn’t seem to compensate to that strike and were happy in the end to progressed to the FA Trophy 1st Round for the reorganisation of personnel and maintain their unbeaten run of 9 games. proper for the first time with an exciting win Nantwich went ahead with a penalty on 9 over near neighbours Altrincham. A superb minutes after a foul by keeper James Now for the Magpies on Saturday and an long range strike from Carlos Roca Spencer which many thought may result in unbeaten run into double figures? Get seconds before half time put FC 1-0 up a red card as a double punishment. yourself to that football ground. before some poor marking at a corner Spencer remained on the field and was allowed Jack Redshaw to equalise not long fortunate not to beaten on two other into the second half. occasions in the first half leaving FC thankful to be only 1-0 down at half time. MARGY We weren't at our best on Tuesday night, but it is a mark of a good team when you still manage to get something out of a game when you have fallen short of your usual standards. We are in a very happy place following recent results and performances and after the way we have raised the bar against Altrincham, I know the players now realise the standards they are capable of and the quality of performance that we hope will become the norm. We want this good feeling to continue - we want to foster the belief that we can beat anyone on our day and we have instilled this in the players. Saturday will be a test of how far we have improved of late, as Chorley are a quality side. They beat us earlier in the season, but I'd like to think we have improved since then and having home advantage is a big plus for us. Chorley will undoubtedly be near the top come the end of the season and we need to show that we can be there too. Enjoy the match. Margy. MARGY'S ON THE BBC Our very own Karl Marginson is one of the special guests on BBC Radio Manchester’s Non-League Football this coming Friday, 2 December. Margy will be talking about the season so far, looking ahead to Saturday’s crunch game with Chorley and giving his thoughts on the FA Trophy draw. Presenters Jack Dearden and Ian Burke will also be joined by the Northwich Vics manager Andy Preece, and will be discussing Stockport’s current problems too. You can listen to Margy on BBC Radio Manchester on 95.1FM, DAB Digital Radio and online at bbc.co.uk/Manchester from 7pm. You can also ask questions by emailing [email protected] MAKE SPACE 4 YOU AND CASH 4 FC Calling all FC Listeners, Watchers and Players! We need all you Goodfellas and CoolCats out there to have a root through your sophisticated media libraries and dig deep to help raise money for club funds. We’ve teamed up with local firm Used4Cash so you can donate all your unused and unwanted CDs, DVDs and computer games to raise cash for Club Funds. With all your help, we could raise anywhere from £10,000 to £20,000 in just one day, so get looking in those dusty drawers and see what you can dig out! We’re asking supporters to email your postal address to [email protected] and you’ll receive a "Fundraising Sack" to fill with your unwanted stuff, and then bring along to the Chorley game and post them in the FC crested pod which will be located outside the Main Stand near the season ticket turnstile, there will also be a large van at the ground to deposit your goods. Don’t worry if you haven’t received a Fundraising Sack, bring your CD’s, DVD’s and computer games along in anything you can. Unfortunately we can’t make use of old VHS video tapes. Every fan that donates will also be entered into a prize draw to win a one night stay in Barcelona and watch them play a game next May. Step on this people - it’s a great opportunity to clean out your cupboards, give us the stuff you no longer play or use and help us get to our own ground quicker. FAMILY FUN DAY IN MOSTON Moston Miners Community Arts and Music Centre is the venue for a special "FC United... It's Your Co-op Family Fun Day" this coming Sunday, 4 December from 1pm until 4pm. There's loads going on for all the family including entertainment for all ages, fun and games for the kids, including face-painting, penalty shoot-outs and Santa Claus. There'll be refreshments served in Colours Cafe and a raffle with great prizes on offer. The Fun day is also an opportunity to catch up on the latest news on the new community stadium for Moston and what it means for local people. FC general manager Andy Walsh will be in attendance as well as representatives from Moston Juniors FC and two local councillors. The Co-op, who are backing the day, will also be on site, along with local community groups, resident groups and a special guest! Kath Harvey, secretary of the Moston-based M40 4 FC group, said: "We hope to get a good turnout from local people as it's a chance to meet representatives from FC United to find out what the new stadium will bring to the area and the local community. It should also be a great fun day for everyone that attends so make sure you don't miss it." "FC United... It's Your Co-op Family Fun Day" Sunday, 4 December from 1pm until 4pm Moston Miners Community Arts and Music Centre Teddington Road, Moston, Manchester M40 O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL - SILENT NIGHT (NOT) - 8th DECEMBER NOT TO BE MISSED This year’s Christmas party promises to be a cracker. It’s also great value at £10, which includes food and a raffle. The entertainment is provided by the fantastic local artist ’Little Miss Dynamite’ who’ll be rockin’ around the Christmas tree singing a selection of motown, soul and popular music. Yule not get a better night out for a tenner! O come all ye faithful and join in the festivities Date: Thursday 8th December 2011 Time: 7.30pm ’til late Venue: Brambles Bar, 9-13 Silver Street, Bury BL9 0EU Tickets: £10 (includes food, raffle and entertainment) available from the FC United Office 0161 273 8950 or call Vinny Thompson 07792 833086. Tickets are also available before any home game FA TROPHY FIRST ROUND MATCH DETAILS - UPDATE The kick-off time for the FA Carlsberg Trophy first round match between Guiseley AFC and FC United on Saturday 10th December 2011 will be 12 noon. Both FC United and Guiseley AFC advocated a traditional 3pm kick-off, however, subsequent meetings between Guiseley AFC and West Yorkshire Police resulted in the changes above. The game will be pay on the gate and tickets will be priced at £10 for Adults, £6 for concessions and £1 for under-12s. Although the prices have been set by Guiseley, as a cup game the proceeds will be shared between both clubs. COME ON – A FEW MORE STILL TO GO! The relaunched Community Share Scheme is now well under way but there are still a number of original investors in the first scheme for Ten Acres Lane that have still to return their application form to give consent to their investment to be switched over to the new scheme. All investors have now received a letter containing the form, however full information on the scheme and application forms can be found here http://www.fc-utd.co.uk/communityshares?moston .