The Rebels headed into Monday's clash with Boston United at Gigg Lane buoyant after Jamie Baguley’s superb left foot strike, on the end of a clever passing move, secured victory.
Today’s game is expected to attract a bumper crowd, with under-18s allowed in free, and Boston – who were in the Football League just three years ago – expected to bring a sizeable support.
FC’s own travelling support of more than 1,000 were in raptures at Baguley’s goal, and Marginson felt the victory was a sure sign that his side are settling to life at UniBond League premier division level after opening with a draw and a defeat.
“We didn’t need the win for self-belief, because that has not been a problem here,” said the Rebels’ manager.
“The lads here are all good footballers, but it is about finding our feet after being promoted, and this result shows everyone we can compete because Buxton are a fair old side.”
Marginson insists that his teams go out with attacking intent, but he was delighted with the clean sheet after leaking five goals in the first two games of the season.
“I thought we defended really well. Dave Chadwick was immense at the back, and his partner Adam Turner is learning all the time.
“But the whole team defended well. Kyle Wilson was magnificent up front. I was asked who our man of the match was, and I think Kyle maybe edged it because of his workrate, hold-up play and all-round game.
“We worked hard when we didn’t have the ball, worked just as hard to keep possession, and went forward intelligently.
“The last three years have been hectic and stressful at times, but when you get a result like that, and see our fans singing their heads off, it makes everything worthwhile.”
FC’s better passing game paid off on 64 minutes when Wilson held the ball on the left and cleverly brought in Chris Baguley. He squared the ball to his brother Jamie in space on the right, and his first-time shot arrowed past flailing Buxton goalkeeper Scott Hartley.
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Im just waiting for Free Red or Drifter to write their war and peace view of the game.
Yawn! hurry up lads, im having terrible trouble sleeping.
FC United couldn’t make it two wins from the Bank Holiday weekend as they lost a close and competitive clash 1-0 to Boston Untied at Gigg Lane on Monday.
A crowd of 2,825 saw Margy’s men take to the field against what could quite possibly be the most recognisable name we’ve faced since out formation.
The Reds had obviously gained confidence from not only Saturday’s victory over Buxton but the performance too and in the opening exchanges it was the home team who looked far more comfortable.
United controlled the early part of the first half holding the ball in the midfield and the defence looked sturdy. The jinking runs of Carlos Roca from the right were the clearest way that Untied were going to make the breakthrough and one such run saw Roca take on several defenders before Jamie Baguely had his shot easily saved.
The best chance of the opening half though fell to Kyle Wilson who saw his thumping drive tipped onto the bar after 12 minutes.
With United failing to capitalise on their early dominance you got the feeling that it wouldn’t be long before the Pilgrims would find their way into the game and in the last 15 minutes of the half the visitors pushed forward more.
The Pilgrims saw the ball hit the back of the net but Ollie Ryan saw his effort ruled out for offside. However, the breakthrough came not long after when a long throw-in from the right was flicked onto the far post and Ryan powerfully volleyed past Sam Ashton to put the Pilgrims a goal to the good.
The visitors then pushed on looking to double the lead and Ashton showed his worth to the team with two fantastic saves, the second of which was then cleared off the line by Liam Foster.
Also leading by example was captain David Chadwick who never missed a tackle or a pass and was everywhere on the park making the Boston players aware of his presence.
But the Reds went into the interval a goal down and needed something to add that little bit extra to the attack. Last season’s supporters player of the season; Jerome Wright, was brought on at half time to applause from the faithful, with Margy obviously looking to the winger to add the extra dimension to the attack.
Every time Wright got the ball in the second half the crowd urged him to come forward and he seemed to be outfoxing the opposition at every move.
United went close early on when Kyle Wilson drove hard from 25 yards out but it was right down the goalkeeper’s throat.
The closest United got to an equaliser was when the ball was worked into the box well and Jamie Baguely saw his effort deflected over by some last gasp defending.
Although they didn’t really create much in the way of clear cut chances in the second half Untied always looked confident on the ball but may have just been lacking in the final third.
Despite losing on the day, Margy’s men will be pleased with their performances over the last two games and will look to take this into next weekend’s fixtures at home to Whitby Town and then away to Bradford Park Avenue on Monday.
War and Peace indeed. I fell asleep during my reading of Drifter's "Ode to Nill on the Scoreboard." We'll see how many "real supporters" show up next season after the relegation. I don't think they will be able to pay the rent at the Giggy after this happens. Maybe they can rent the front of their kits out to a local BMW dealership.
2,825 home gate & 32 years for cidy nuff said