The defender is the only survivor from the Rebels’ first-ever game at Leigh over three years ago, but has missed the start of the season with a knee problem.
The ex-Sheffield United man (pictured) was today expected to get the all-clear from the surgeon to resume full training, but manager Karl Marginson is not expecting to rush him back into the team, with Adam Turner having served a suspension and available to play on Merseyside.
But Marginson is keen to get Nugent back involved as soon as possible. He says: “As well as being a good defender, Rob has the experience of being here from the start.
“He has the club in his blood, having been on the picket lines when Malcolm Glazer took over at Old Trafford. It means more to him than to some of the other players.”
Dave Neville will also be available after his ban expired on Saturday, despite the home game with Eastwood Town being postponed, and the blank date gave top scorer Kyle Wilson chance to rest an ankle knock.
The Rebels’ first team took advantage of the waterlogged pitch to go and watch professional boxer Matthew Hall – a regular at FC games and close friend of players Neville and Tunji Moses – rack up a knockout victory at the Manchester Evening News Arena.
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Drifter, Mancunia (08/09/2008 at 23:08)
Welcome back Rob. Up the Reds!
Free Red, Manchester (09/09/2008 at 10:19)
Kiwi-blue, Christchurch NZ (09/09/2008 at 12:25)
Free Red, Manchester (09/09/2008 at 16:16)
From the FCUM website: Despite recent weather concerns FC United have been informed that tonight's Unibond Premier League fixture at Prescot Cables will commence as scheduled.
Free Red, Manchester (11/09/2008 at 11:02)
Entrance will be pay on the gate; however due to capacity restrictions in the main stand there will be a limited number of tickets available for the seated area for those who need them. FC United have been informed by Nantwich that these tickets will give supporters access to the seated area but supporters still need to pay on the gate for entry into the ground. A small number of seated tickets are available on a first come first served basis supporters requiring a seat ticket should contact the FC United office via email office@fc-utd.co.uk or by phone 0161 273 8950
Admission: Adults £8, Concessions £5, Under 16s £2.
Directions: M6 Junction 16 A500 towards Nantwich. Over 4 roundabouts onto A51 towards Nantwich Town Centre, through traffic lights and over railway crossing. Over next roundabout then left at next roundabout past Morrisons supermarket on right. Continue over roundabout through traffic lights. Ground on right at next set of traffic lights.
By Train: Takes approximately 60 minutes from Manchester Piccadilly (change at Crewe), followed by a 15 minute walk. Outbound - Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe – 08:34 10:34 12:34. Crewe to Nantwich – 09:27 11:26 13:26. Return - Nantwich to Crewe – 17:07 19:07 21:07. Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly - 17:30 20:00 22:00
In the event of a draw (hopefully not) the replay date will be Wednesday 17th September kick off 7:45pm at Gigg Lane. Viva la revolution, come on FC.
Kiwi-blue, Christchurch NZ (11/09/2008 at 13:49)
Free Red, Manchester (11/09/2008 at 14:18)
Free Red, Manchester (11/09/2008 at 15:30)
Dukinfield Blue, Manchester (11/09/2008 at 18:10)
I am not understanding why you do not want a home game even if it is a replay.its revenue, even if you have to split any profit with the opposing club.
You are always going on about the evil of the game being driven by money then start complaining when you have to split the gate money, its hypocrytical at best and cynical at worst.
Make your mind up whats more important, the game or money? otherwise Kiwi Blue might just be viewed as being right!.
Drifter, Mancunia (11/09/2008 at 21:13)
I'm understanding there is no revenue if the game runs a loss. And clubs at this level go bust all the time through running at a loss..Doh indeed!
Free Red, Manchester (12/09/2008 at 09:31)
Regards your line "evil of the game being driven by money" etc. If all the money that goes into the club is used to run the club then I have no problem with clubs making money as it is of course an absolute requirement that they do. My core objection is exploitation of fans by unscrupulous money grabbing parasites that siphon off millions of pounds of fans money to line their own pockets. Clearly you didn't understand that or you wouldn't have been as wide of the mark as your mate.
phil m, cumbria (12/09/2008 at 10:19)