The Rebels suffered a record 4-1 home defeat to Bradford Park Avenue but completed the capture of last season's Manchester United reserve team top scorer Aaron Burns.
The 19-year-old striker was released by Sir Alex Ferguson in the summer and joined Championship side Cardiff, only to be edged out by the signings of Robbie Fowler and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.
But a contractual restriction means Burns cannot play for a club above UniBond League level until the January transfer window, so FC have stepped in to pick him up until then.
That was a much-needed boost for FC fans who have this week lost last season's top scorer Stuart Rudd with a knee injury which could keep him out for the season.
They had to suffer again as Park Avenue produced a fine display.
The visitors took the lead at Radcliffe Borough when a defensive mix-up allowed centre forward Paul Gedman in for an easy finish.
As FC pushed for an equaliser they were blitzed on the counter-attack and Liam Flynn, Gedman again and sub Mike Moseley worsened the agony before Cayne Handley rifled in his first FC goal.
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We lost to a better team last night and it's as simple as that. Having players like Rudd, Howard and Taylor out injured didn't help our cause, but even so, Bradford showed why they have become one the best team in the division. If they can keep playing the way they did last night they will go far in the FA Trophy and I would like to wish them all the best. They were great hosts when we went to Bradford and I'll look forward to meeting them again in the league.
On a different note, I can't believe Aaron Burns is coming to FC and with Rudd out his timing couldn't be better. The word on the street is we could have also had Robbie Fowler at a sniff, but with our Rory Patterson being the league top scorer we don't need him. We could do with a bigger centre back in defence though. We have another Yorkshire club coming to Gigg lane on Saturday when we play as home to Wakefield FC. With a bit of luck we'll get to see Aaron Burns make his debut then. Viva la revolution, come on FC.
It was a good game and I wish them luck for the future.
Great signing for us though, how we pulled that one off I will never know.
Up the rebels
Battered last night. No arguments. Just the one complaint. The officials at this level just don't get any better do they ? Made no difference to the result, but some of those decisions were unbelievable. They say you couldn't make it up. but these jokers seemed to be doing just that as they went along. As I said though, made no difference to the result thank goodness.
Young Aaron Burns sounds a great signing. Hopefully we'll get to see him on Saturday. Overall, at present we clearly have too many quality players out injured. Margy said last night in his programme notes that he's onto it. Let's hope he can bring in real quality to push us up this league. The fans deserve it - the support last night never let up, even at 4-0 down.
One of the linesmen last night flagged our player offside when a defender had passed it back to him. Utterly pathetic.
But the officials were far from being the reason we lost. At least we're in the Manchester Premier Cup! :)
Seems a great coup for FC. Well done to the management team. Let's hope we can get on a run in the league now.
Does Bradford Park Avenue have a Megastore?? I want to pick up a Christmas gift for Free Red.
TICKET INFORMATION. Tickets for the Manchester Premier Cup 1st Round away match v. Droylsden FC will be on sale tomorrow, Saturday 13th October, at Gigg Lane prior to the home match v. Wakefield FC. Ticket prices are Adults £10, Over 65s and 14-16 year olds £5, U14 years £3. Tickets are also available to purchase from the FC United office, Monday - Friday from 9.30pm until 5.00pm.
Brother, they have an online shop http://www.bradfordpa.co.uk/shop.php, why don't you take a look.
Walnuters bro, great shop but I won't need a pressy cos it'll be all over by Xmas innit (lol)
Marginson has had enough of a chance. The bloke's taking us nowhere. How can we ever hope to compete with the giants of the game without a top manager. Sorry, but he's got to go.
And as for the Chairman, it's about time he put his hand in his pocket and bought us some quality players. I've had enough of pub team standards. I expect better for my £7. For that price i could go and see Ratatouille at the Pilsworth cinema.
Vive la Revolution!