Another good result against a league promotion hopeful, but our team, once again did things the hard way. In what must have been the first minute when we gave the ball away leaving the Ossett players with a clear run on goal which their Shane Kelsey placed beyond the reach of Sam Ashton. After that the team raised their game and true to recent form, the fight back was on. FC went on the counter with wave after wave of attacks on Ossett’s goal which had everything but the finish with shot after shot just of target, hitting the bar or being narrowly saved. But eventually the goal came when a scramble in from of goal led to Patterson heading home. In the second half the match ebbed and flowed for with attack and counter attack. Ossett had a couple of decent opportunities to regain the lead but didn't take their chances. We too missed a couple of decent chance, but eventually it was our Rory Patterson who yet again capitalised on a defensive error and scored from a tight angle from the left of goal. Ossett still battled on but from that point we looked fairly comfortable. One of our new players, Peter Thompson, got his first goal for FC deep into injury time to seal it. At the final whistle the contrast between both sets of players couldn't have been greater. The FC players were understandably triumphant whilst the Ossett players looked visibly crushed by the defeat. After having a shaky start to the season we're now second in the league table behind Curzon Ashton with a game in hand. Oh, and the mystery Coronation street star was Helen Worth aka Gail Platt who apparently is a big fan of Non-league. Viva la revolution, come on FC.

Rory's bit of luck on the equiliser could be the sort of break that keeps the momentum going! Chris Baguley became more and more of a present as the game went on.

Does anyone know the out come of AGM issues?

After the shock of conceding inside the first minute, F.C. went on to give a mature and confident display, despite the average age of the starting XI being just 22. This against a side who were lying in 2nd. place prior to this game. Ossett understandably looked full of confidence at the beginning and must have been overjoyed at their dream start. F.C. however just shrugged off the disasppointment of losing the early goal and proceeded to bombard the visitors with neat and intelligent football. Although the equaliser was undoubtedly somewhat fortunate, it was no more than F.C. deserved for their pressure. The second half went pretty much as expected, with Ossett vainly trying to stem the red tide that swept down on them at every opportunity. The only surprise was that the reds took only two of the many chances they created. MOM - for me Chris Baguley - again. He is looking a real find at just 19, and is the nearest thing you will see to Paul Scholes at this level. Creative, intelligent and a terrific taker of free kicks and corners.

knightsthatsay, Rossendale. You might have heard but the voting for places on the Board has gone to a recount.

The vote on five year membership has been put back to the March GM so the Board can check the proposed £45 cost of 5 year membership would not leave membership running at a loss. There was a vote to clarify what constitutes acceptable lettering/logos on the team kit a third vote on the continued use of Beever and Struthers as our independent auditors. By the way our club is in a sound financial state.

There was an in-depth discussion about our own ground which was central to the event. We discussed development fund activities and match day running then proceedings ended with a question answer session with Margy and Rob Nugent.

I could go into more depth but you will be able to read all of this for yourself when the minutes are published on our official website. We certainly don't have anything to worry about.

A very enjoyable hard fought game against a good side. Some excellent football by both sides and the constant pressure from FC payed off eventaully although Ossett looked dangerous on the break. Good non stop passionate atmosphere as well, what more could anyone want from a football match?

Well done MEN on the story on Pg 50 about our proposed stadium. When we have our own ground and we're a league club the MEN could be the only paper that kept up in the early days with an archive worth publishing.

FC UNITED v. BAMBER BRIDGE. Tonight, Wednesday 7th October 2007, we play our first match in the Presidents Cup. This match is to be played at Radcliffe Borough's Inn2gether Stadium, Stainton Park, Pilkington Road, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 3PE. Admission is pay on the gate Adults £6, Senior citizen, unwaged and under 18s £2. The team will be hoping to break their Radcliffe Borough jinx where we have been knocked out of the League cup and FA Trophy at the hands of Alsager and Bradford Park Avenue respectively.

Assistant manager, Phil Power, said he is confident the team can break their Radcliffe duck and send out a warning sign to the Bridge before the teams meet in the league on November 17th. Power also said: "I don't know what kind of team Bamber Bridge will be putting out, but we are planning to put out a very strong team for this one and we are focused on winning, especially given the previous two cup performances. I think both sides will have one eye on the league match in a few weeks time and there will be a psychological edge for the winner going into that trip. That said, if we lose on Wednesday, we won't let it bother us when we travel there, as that is an important game too and we will be well up for it." He added "I think anyone who watched the last cup performance against Bradford Park Avenue will agree that it was terrible. I was watching from the bench and it hurt me and I know it hurt the players too. But they have really picked their performances up in the last few league games and I am sure they will compete equally as well on Wednesday. We are very confident."

FC United are set to rest injured centre back Rob Nugent (groin) and probably give a rest upfront to Rory Patterson, so Saturday's goal scorer Peter Thompson can start. Other than that, the reds are expected to be unchanged from the 3-1 win over Ossett Albion. If the game ends in a draw, it will be decided by extra time or penalties on the night.

The social club will be open before and after the game. Access to the social club will be from inside the ground only. Turnstiles will be open from 6.15pm. Viva la revolution, come on FC.

P.S. My last post should read "Tonight, 31st October 2007…etc"