FC United of Manchester(Part2)

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  1. John K

    John K Member

    Nov 8, 2007
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  2. no prawns ere

    no prawns ere Member

    Dec 9, 2005
    Manchester
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    For FC United, formed in 2005 after the Malcolm Glazer takeover by disaffected Manchester United fans and now playing in the seventh-tier mouthful that is the Northern Premier League Premier Division, pre-season Asian exhibitions are the kinds of things that Glazer would approve of. But FC United deny that the match with fellow fan-operated team Bucheon 1995 is like "Big United's" tour.

    "I think the reasons for our respective trips are a little different," the FC United spokesman, Julian Spencer, said. "Most clubs visit the far east to 'promote the brand', they are trips exclusively designed to make money. We want to show that this 'model' of how to structure a football club has worldwide merit. Also we want to give our players an opportunity of a lifetime to play overseas in front of what we hope will be a large, noisy, passionate local support."

    It should be that, as long as Korea's rainy season, currently in full flow, doesn't put a dampener on proceedings. Bucheon, with players named Park Ji-sung and Kaka, look good on paper and the 20-25,000 fans should certainly sound good. And while it may not be broadcast on primetime network television like the other match, it has been widely promoted and FC United's match will be shown live on one of the country's biggest sports cable networks and on outdoor screens in nearby Seoul.

    The Red Rebels have come a long way from setting up their club amid the feeling that Manchester United were being taken away from their traditional fanbase. It was not just a feeling among Bucheon supporters – it was a cold, hard fact. The Koreans woke up one morning in February 2006 to find that their club had been relocated overnight. Then, top-flight SK Bucheon FC were preparing for another season when SK Energy, the oil-arm of SK, one of South Korea's largest conglomerates and one of a number of businesses to own Korean teams, suddenly moved the team 300 miles south to the island of Jeju to occupy the last vacant 2002 World Cup stadium.

    "When SK did that, we felt that our family had abandoned us. We couldn't believe it," said Bucheon 1995's unpaid marketing manager, Shin Dong-min. In response, Bucheon fans formed their own team and are now in South Korea's third tier – the K3 league. It has taken money to do so, much of which came from a sponsorship deal with SK Telecom. The same company is also footing the bill for this friendly, although Bucheon had to compete against other parties for the opportunity.

    As part of a nationwide marketing campaign roughly translated as "make your dreams come true", people were invited to ask SK to do just that. The female high school students who wanted a famous boy band to become their teachers for a day were disappointed as these corporate Jimmy Savilles plumped for Bucheon's idea. Originally AFC Wimbledon were the desired opposition. The Londoners were busy, leaving, in the words of Shin, just "one other club that fit the bill".

    "At first, we thought it was a joke," said FC United's general manager, Andy Walsh, at a pre-match press conference in Seoul today attended by more than 40 reporters and several television crews. "We heard about it from AFC Wimbledon but Ivor Heller [commercial director] there has a reputation for practical jokes so we phoned someone else there to find out if it was true. The board then discussed with the manager to see if it was something he wanted to do as part of a pre-season training. He was very positive and we are very honoured to be here."

    Bucheon are also honoured. They are also too excited to dwell on where the money that is funding the game comes from. "I admit that it is strange that after what happened in 2006, SK are paying but there are many arms of SK," Shin said. "The company that managed and moved Bucheon SK was SK Energy. SK Telecom is a different company and these days are keen to help grassroots football. It doesn't matter what level we play at, we just want our own club to cheer. If the devil offered money, we would take it."

    So we just need to find out which channel we are on, and look for the streams!

    Generally a good article, although it would appear there are some differences in attitude between the two clubs judging by the last sentence in the article! Each to their own, but I'm pretty happy with our ethos!
    _________________
    www.fcum.tv/radio


    For FC United, formed in 2005 after the Malcolm Glazer takeover by disaffected Manchester United fans and now playing in the seventh-tier mouthful that is the Northern Premier League Premier Division, pre-season Asian exhibitions are the kinds of things that Glazer would approve of. But FC United deny that the match with fellow fan-operated team Bucheon 1995 is like "Big United's" tour.

    "I think the reasons for our respective trips are a little different," the FC United spokesman, Julian Spencer, said. "Most clubs visit the far east to 'promote the brand', they are trips exclusively designed to make money. We want to show that this 'model' of how to structure a football club has worldwide merit. Also we want to give our players an opportunity of a lifetime to play overseas in front of what we hope will be a large, noisy, passionate local support."

    It should be that, as long as Korea's rainy season, currently in full flow, doesn't put a dampener on proceedings. Bucheon, with players named Park Ji-sung and Kaka, look good on paper and the 20-25,000 fans should certainly sound good. And while it may not be broadcast on primetime network television like the other match, it has been widely promoted and FC United's match will be shown live on one of the country's biggest sports cable networks and on outdoor screens in nearby Seoul.

    The Red Rebels have come a long way from setting up their club amid the feeling that Manchester United were being taken away from their traditional fanbase. It was not just a feeling among Bucheon supporters – it was a cold, hard fact. The Koreans woke up one morning in February 2006 to find that their club had been relocated overnight. Then, top-flight SK Bucheon FC were preparing for another season when SK Energy, the oil-arm of SK, one of South Korea's largest conglomerates and one of a number of businesses to own Korean teams, suddenly moved the team 300 miles south to the island of Jeju to occupy the last vacant 2002 World Cup stadium.

    "When SK did that, we felt that our family had abandoned us. We couldn't believe it," said Bucheon 1995's unpaid marketing manager, Shin Dong-min. In response, Bucheon fans formed their own team and are now in South Korea's third tier – the K3 league. It has taken money to do so, much of which came from a sponsorship deal with SK Telecom. The same company is also footing the bill for this friendly, although Bucheon had to compete against other parties for the opportunity.

    As part of a nationwide marketing campaign roughly translated as "make your dreams come true", people were invited to ask SK to do just that. The female high school students who wanted a famous boy band to become their teachers for a day were disappointed as these corporate Jimmy Savilles plumped for Bucheon's idea. Originally AFC Wimbledon were the desired opposition. The Londoners were busy, leaving, in the words of Shin, just "one other club that fit the bill".

    "At first, we thought it was a joke," said FC United's general manager, Andy Walsh, at a pre-match press conference in Seoul today attended by more than 40 reporters and several television crews. "We heard about it from AFC Wimbledon but Ivor Heller [commercial director] there has a reputation for practical jokes so we phoned someone else there to find out if it was true. The board then discussed with the manager to see if it was something he wanted to do as part of a pre-season training. He was very positive and we are very honoured to be here."

    Bucheon are also honoured. They are also too excited to dwell on where the money that is funding the game comes from. "I admit that it is strange that after what happened in 2006, SK are paying but there are many arms of SK," Shin said. "The company that managed and moved Bucheon SK was SK Energy. SK Telecom is a different company and these days are keen to help grassroots football. It doesn't matter what level we play at, we just want our own club to cheer. If the devil offered money, we would take it."

    So we just need to find out which channel we are on, and look for the streams!

    Generally a good article, although it would appear there are some differences in attitude between the two clubs judging by the last sentence in the article! Each to their own, but I'm pretty happy with our ethos!
    _________________
    www.fcum.tv/radio
     
  3. no prawns ere

    no prawns ere Member

    Dec 9, 2005
    Manchester
    Footage of the journey and press conference.

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUBR8CtHvPU"]YouTube - FC UNITED IN KOREA. JULY 2009 PART I[/ame]
     
  4. Barrovianhordes

    Jul 5, 2008
    LEANDER TX
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    What did you say:D
     
  5. kahkakew

    kahkakew Red Card

    Jun 7, 2009
    Indian Country
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    Any others on here actually support FC financially?
     
  6. donovanUSA

    donovanUSA New Member

    Aug 16, 2009
    Modesto, Cali.
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    OK I'm kinda confused, so this team was set up to be a rival to Manchester United after Glazer bought in? But wouldn't he now own the 'United' brand? They can't just use that can they?
     
  7. kahkakew

    kahkakew Red Card

    Jun 7, 2009
    Indian Country
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    No, this is a completely seperate team, I doubt any team has the name or moniker of United or FC United exclusively to themselves in any legal terms. In Germany you see many clubs with the acronym of VSV which indicates their insurance as an example.

    This club is owned by community supporters and governed by a board. I have enjoyed watching them progress up several leagues in the last few years, check out their website, they have alot going on including fund raising for their own park in Manchester. I think in 5 years time they will be in at the least the Conference if not second division.
     
  8. no prawns ere

    no prawns ere Member

    Dec 9, 2005
    Manchester
    One more win away from the FACup 1st rd proper where they could meet the mighty Leeds :) or three wins away from meeting some of the big boys.


    FC United booked a fourth qualifying round trip to Northwich Victoria after dumping Stalybridge Celtic out of the FA Cup on their own patch on Tuesday night in front of 1,923 supporters.

    Jerome Wright’s first half rocket was enough to decide the replay as the Reds overcame the odds to beat their Blue Square Conference North neighbours 1-0 with a sterling performance.

    United took the lead on 35 minutes and, unlike on Sunday where they let slip a 3-1 advantage, Karl Marginson’s side saw the job through to the end with dogged determination despite losing captain David Chadwick through injury.

    There were several anxious moments as Celtic desperately tried to find an equaliser but if anything it was FC United who came closest to scoring the game’s elusive second goal with Ben Deegan and Carlos Roca both being denied late on.

    The Reds could have taken the lead inside 30 seconds after Deegan played in Wright whose shot was saved by Celtic ‘keeper Paul Phillips. The game’s fast pace continued, with both sides looking to attack and it looked like the home side would take break the deadlock on 19 minutes when Joe O’Neill was left all on his own in the box but Sam Ashton pulled off a superb save.

    Soon afterwards, a scramble in the Celtic box from a free-kick won and taken by Roca resulted in a scuffed shot by Adam Tong being cleared off the line by John Hardiker. The second time the big defender had to come to Celtic’s rescue in the tie – he did so in similar fashion on Sunday at Gigg Lane.

    The warning signs were there and United took a deserved lead on 35 minutes. A Wright free-kick was punched away by Phillips but Phil Marsh was first to gather the loose ball and laid it back out to Wright for a second go. The winger composed himself before looking up and hitting a long-range, swerving shot that left Phillips rooted to the spot and the ball flying into the top left corner.

    With their tails up, the Reds were bossing the majority of possession but were hit with a major setback when captain David Chadwick had to go off injured. Rob Nugent was a like-for-like replacement but the United centre-back had to get with the pace of the game immediately as Celtic were looking quick on the break.

    Despite the hosts huffing and puffing, United held firm. There was a slight scare five minutes before the interval when a mix up between Tong and Ashton almost let in Stalybridge but thankfully the chance came to nothing.

    The second half started as the first ended, with a good chance for the home side but a FC defender was on the line to clear the ball. Former Stalybridge forward Roca was causing many of the problems for the home team and he almost scored with a couple of superb runs that ended with shots just wide and saved.

    Whilst Bridge were enjoying the lion’s share of the ball and FC were happy to play on the break, the hosts weren’t really creating too many clear chances. That said, the Reds goal did lead a charmed life when Simon Garner managed to hack the ball from the line on two occasions.

    Adam Carden had a good chance to score when he created a chance for himself but fired over when he should really have hit the target. At the other end Ashton was called into play with a couple of smart saves from shots that resulted from mistakes in the FC defence. In fact it looked like the best way that the home side could get back into the game was from chances created from mistakes.

    United were conceding free-kicks in dangerous areas and Graeme Law floated one into the box. Hardiker was on the end of it but Ashton was equal to it – acrobatically tipping the ball over the bar.

    As the game was approaching the final whistle, the home side pressed and pressed and there was a loud groan from the travelling Red army as five minutes of injury time was announced. FC United had to did in deep and despite the odd lapse they where standing firm.

    There was still time for one last dangerous effort from Stalybridge deep into time added on. The Reds hacked the ball away but it fell to Michael Carr who rifled in a thunderous drive from the edge of the box. However, Ashton pulled off another great save to preserve United’s priceless lead.

    The relief was clear for all to see at the final whistle and despite an ugly on field mêlée at the death it was FC United who overcame the odds and advance into the fourth qualifying round for the first time in the club’s history.



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  9. TFCSucks

    TFCSucks Red Card

    Nov 9, 2009
    Edmonton
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Brazil
    I am not happy with FCUM league performance yet in the FA Trophy they have done very well...anyone have ideas why their league form has dipped so much compared to last season and the three years prior?
     
  10. Habitat

    Habitat New Member

    Oct 7, 2008
    London
    Club:
    Chelsea FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Nigeria
    the players met their level
     
  11. no prawns ere

    no prawns ere Member

    Dec 9, 2005
    Manchester
    I wouldnt say met there level, think its down to the number of new players and some of them arent performing, Injuries to have played apart, but saying that if we put a good run together and win our 4 games in hand we'd be back in the top 5

    Team that lost to Buxton, back 4 doesnt look strong enough.

    1 Sam ASHTON (C)
    2 Ludovic QUISTIN
    3 Simon GARNER
    4 Jake COTTRELL
    5 Nick SWIRAD
    6 Adam TONG
    7 Carlos ROCA
    8 Simon CARDEN
    9 Joe YOFFE
    10 Jerome WRIGHT
    11 Phil MARSH
     
  12. The ASE

    The ASE New Member

    Dec 12, 2009
    What's Adam Tong like - he is on my site www.ozsoccerexperience.com - he is heading over in the new year.

    Won't make you back line any stronger! Sorry about that...
     
  13. no prawns ere

    no prawns ere Member

    Dec 9, 2005
    Manchester
    FC United of Manchester has announced plans to develop a football ground in Newton Heath, Manchester - the birthplace of Manchester United.



    The supporter-owned club, established when the Glazer family took over Manchester United in May 2005, is proposing to include new and renovated community sports facilities and a multi-function community space at the 5,000-capacity stadium.



    The club wants to provide state of the art facilities that will create new investment in the area and opportunities for local people in sports participation and physical activity, youth inclusion, education, health, employment and a range of other services.



    The site for the development is the existing Ten Acres Lane sports centre, which is owned by Manchester City Council.



    FC United, New East Manchester and Manchester City Council have been working closely over the past two years to develop the plans and consultation will now progress with local residents, community groups and FC United members who own the club.



    FC United is working to secure the finance for the £3.5m development, which will include a public appeal for donations, a Community Shares issue and grant funding.



    Club General Manager Andy Walsh said: “We are delighted to be able to make this announcement and discussions with the council have been very positive to date. The significance of this location is historical while it will also showcase a new model of facility development, based on football supporter ownership and community involvement.”



    Manchester City Council’s Executive Member for Culture and Leisure, Cllr Mike Amesbury, said: “We have been supportive of this development to date and we are pleased to now take it to the next stage. While there is a way to go yet we feel that this will have significant local community benefits and bring an iconic supporter-owned club to Manchester.”



    Eddie Smith, chief executive of urban regeneration company New East Manchester said: "We are working closely with FC United to help achieve their aspirations of acquiring land in Newton Heath for a new football ground. This is still very early stages but we are supportive of their proposals which would bring further regeneration benefits to east Manchester."



    FC United hopes the development will be completed in the next two to three years, subject to consultation, funding and planning.
     
  14. fc united fan

    fc united fan Member

    Jul 18, 2010
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    FC United of Manchester 1 Barrow FC 0

    A truly historic moment for FCUM making the 1st round proper in the FA Cup.

    Away to Rochdale.

    Well done FCUM
     
  15. fc united fan

    fc united fan Member

    Jul 18, 2010
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
  16. Rebaño_Sagrado

    Rebaño_Sagrado Member+

    May 21, 2006
    Home
    Nat'l Team:
    Mexico
    Been checking this thread and part 1 for a few years now.
    I rarely post but please do keep the posts coming.
     
  17. no prawns ere

    no prawns ere Member

    Dec 9, 2005
    Manchester
    We would like to advise supporters that our FA Cup 1st Round Proper tie against Rochdale will take place on Friday 5th November, kick off 7.45pm

    On the morning after our victory over Barrow (Monday 25th October), the Club was informed by Rochdale AFC that the FA had contacted them to say that ESPN had requested our game be shown live on their channel on the evening of Friday November 5th. Each club will be paid £67 500 for the game to be shown, a sum of money undoubtedly valuable to both clubs. We were asked by Rochdale if we had any opposition to the game being switched. It was reassuring to learn that such a switch is not enforced by broadcasters and that we had a choice, but nonetheless this presented us with an immediate decision to make.

    We recognise that playing such a high-profile, important game on a Friday evening is not ideal, not least of all for those supporters who live outside of the Greater Manchester area. It is an unfortunate consequence of our democracy that any decision the Board takes will not always meet with the approval of every FC United supporter as there are a wide range of circumstances and opinions to take into account, not all of which can be represented by the final decision. However, by accepting this offer the Board feels they have acted in the best interests of the Club as a whole, both in the immediate and long term, as it increases awareness of what we’re doing in Newton Heath and removes some of the enormous pressures of running a football club whilst playing at Gigg Lane.

    In reaching this decision the Board took into account a number of factors including the financial incentive, the impact on the team, the overriding goal of reaching Ten Acres Lane, and most of all the impact on supporters.

    With these considerations in mind the crucial factor which guided the Board towards the final decision was the previously held members vote on FA Cup participation. At this meeting members voted for the Club to enter the FA Cup on the precondition that progression into the 1st round proper and beyond may invite offers to play our games live on television. It was the view of the Board that this ‘yes’ vote constituted a steer to consider this offer from ESPN. Of course we had the power to decline their offer, but in the absence of any overwhelming opposition when the issue was debated, the Board felt we had a mandate to accept.

    The Board always strives to avoid making unilateral decisions and always acts in the interests and according to the wishes of its members. We believe we have again done so, but of course the beauty of our democratic structure ensures that if there is opposition to this decision then members can submit resolutions on future participation, votes can be taken and any future decision be influenced accordingly.

    That democratic input should be cherished and held dear by all members, because as much as the decisions themselves it was the lack of a voice, a lack of an influence in decision-making that led to the disillusionment of many before our formation. FC United members will always have that voice and can therefore continue to make strategic decisions and dictate the direction of our club.

    We would also like to advise supporters that Rochdale, mindful of the affect it may have on both clubs’ revenue, asked us if we had any opposition to prices being lowered from their usual prices of £20 for adults and £14 for concessions to £12 for adults, £8 for concessions and £5 for under 16’s. We had no hesitation in accepting this fantastic gesture, which helps us to meet our constitutional aim of providing affordable football for match going fans.

    We hope that as many people as possible can make it to Spotland for what will be the biggest game in the Club’s history. Regardless of the result, the impact of this fantastic run in the FA Cup will be felt long after the final whistle on November 5th and evidenced in our onward march to Ten Acres Lane, Newton Heath.

    The Board of FC United of Manchester.

    http://www.fc-utd.co.uk/story.php?story_id=3185
     
  18. no prawns ere

    no prawns ere Member

    Dec 9, 2005
    Manchester
    2,700 FCUM tickets sold on the first day. only 300 remain.
     
  19. fc united fan

    fc united fan Member

    Jul 18, 2010
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    and one afternoon booked off to watch it on telly stateside.

    Ello NPE... ANB here keeping watch over BS whilst youve been galavanting around the northwest....
     
  20. WarriorDome

    WarriorDome Member

    Columbus Crew
    United States
    Sep 27, 2008
    Toledo, OH
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    FCUM leads at the half....0-1.
     
  21. bill0

    bill0 Member

    Jul 24, 2009
    Club:
    AFC Wimbledon
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Holy shit!!!

    FCUM 3-2 Rochdale, Rochdale keeper somehow lost the ball... right at the end...

    IT's OVER!!!! fans rush the pitch!

    What a game! Congrats to FCUM
     
  22. Hachiko

    Hachiko The Akita on Big Soccer

    Jun 8, 2005
    Long Beach, CA
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    For the record...

    Rochdale's keeper sucks donkey balls.

    Pass it on.
     
  23. no prawns ere

    no prawns ere Member

    Dec 9, 2005
    Manchester
    Wow!! into the 2nd round of the most famous football cup in the world. nice easy one next please let my dream continue plz.
     
  24. fc united fan

    fc united fan Member

    Jul 18, 2010
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    I am an fc fan
    i am mancunian
    i know what i want
    and i know to get it
    i wanna destroy glazer and sky
    cos i wanna be at fc!!!!!!!

    Were on the march with margy's army........
     

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