Bradford Park Avenue 1 FC United 1

October 08, 2007

FC United must replay their FA Trophy preliminary round at Radcliffe on Wednesday night after hosts Bradford Park Avenue grabbed a controversial second-half equaliser in a 1-1 draw.

Top marksman Rory Patterson edged the Rebels in front 10 minutes after the break, but Avenue clawed back when striker Paul Gedman seemed to collide with keeper Sam Ashton.

The ball broke free and Gedman finished coolly.

FC boss Karl Marginson said the Bradford goal was a clear foul, but he was buoyed by his side's performance on the back of last Tuesday's woeful 3-1 league defeat at Skelmersdale.

"I said I wanted a 100 per cent improvement and I think I've got it," said Marginson.

Avenue adopted a defensive style from the start, inviting United to attack their goal with ease.

But a double injury blow for FC - striker Stuart Rudd and winger Adam Carden going off hurt - scuppered their forward play and they had to wait until the second half to pose a serious threat to Jon Worsnop's goal.

After being denied with three long-range efforts, Patterson made no mistake with his fourth chance.

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Free Red, Manchester (08/10/2007 at 12:51)

FC looked like a different team to the one that played last Tuesday and it was good to see. We were the better team on the day and against one of the title favourites so you've got to be happy with that. As for their equaliser, I thought it was a travesty that the blatant foul on Sam Ashton was not punished with a yellow card let alone ignored. He jumped for the ball and caught it with both hands. He was then charged down dropping the ball and as he was bold over Bradford slotted home. I remember thinking "the refs late blowing his whistle" and also remenber the astonished looks on peoples faces when he gave it. How on earth that goal was allowed to stand I will never know, but at least we get another match out of it on Wednesday and if the lads can transfer that kind of performance consistently in the league and we'll do just fine this season. Viva la revolution, come on FC.

mike bonn (08/10/2007 at 18:52)

What you meant to say was United were the better team on "the day", they are certainly not the better team on paper. If Bradford play like they have been it will be totally different display at the replay. Just watch Ross Clegg in midfield nobody can argue he would easily be the most skillful player in non league football.

I dont support either team but at least be honest.

Prestwich Red, Prestwich (09/10/2007 at 12:24)

I'm gutted because I can't make the replay on Wednesday.

Such a shame because I could have seen Ross Clegg "the most skillful player in non league football". And here's me thinking the best non-league players were full profesionals in the football conference.

Good luck lads.

Free Red, Manchester (10/10/2007 at 09:50)

Tonight's FA Trophy replay FC UNITED v. BRADFORD PA is to be played at Radcliffe Borough's Inn2gether Stadium, Stainton Park, Pilkington Road, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 3PE. k.o. 7.45pm. Admission is pay on the gate Adults £6, Senior Citizen & Unwaged £2, Under 18s £2. FC United's own staff and stewards will be at the game and there will be no segregation in place for this fixture. Access to the social club will be from inside the ground only. Turnstiles will be open from 6.30pm.

Directions: Car: M60 ring road junction 17 follow the signs for 'Whitefield' and 'Bury'. Take A665 to Radcliffe via by-pass to Bolton Road. Signposted to turn right into Unsworth Street opposite Turf Hotel. The Inn2Gether Stadium is on the left approximately half a mile turning into Colshaw Close East.

Tram: Get the Bury tram which comes every 6 minutes on a weekday and every 12 minutes on a weekend from Manchester Piccadilly. Radcliffe is the final stop before Bury. After arriving at Radcliffe Tram Station, turn left out of the car park and walk straight to the top of the road. At the traffic lights, turn right and follow the road until you see the Turf Hotel Pub. Turn right up Unsworth Street and The Inn2Gether Stadium is on the left approximately half a mile turning into Colshaw Close East. The journey takes around 20 minutes. If you require anymore information ie: prices and times then go to www.metrolink.co.uk

Bus: You can use several buses from Manchester City Centre to Radcliffe Bus Station. The 98 drops you off outside the ground, to see times, prices and other information then go to www.gmpte.com

Taxi: If you require a taxi then there are many taxi services in Radcliffe, Centre Radio (0161-723 1302), Domino Cabs (0161-723 4945), Dontax (0161-723 3727).

Parking: There will be limited parking available at £2 per car. Spaces will be available on a first come first served basis.

FCUMLeigh, Leigh (11/10/2007 at 10:03)

4-1 ! that was a shocking result and a lot of the fans are getting disenchanted.

We'll support you ever more

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