Rebels on Wright path

February 23, 2009

FC UNITED'S wanted man, Jerome Wright, further impressed his growing band of potential suitors by hitting the goal which put the Rebel Reds on the road to victory at Kendal.

York City target Wright, who's also thought to be being chased by at least two League clubs, struck to give Karl Marginson's men a 13th minute lead as they sought to bounce back from two successive UniBond premier division defeats.

Simon Carden then made it 2-0 shortly before the half-hour mark and, though the Cumbrians pulled a goal back with a 65th minute penalty awarded against Simon Garner for handling, FC held on.

Glossop North End suffered a Vodkat League promotion set-back ahead of Saturday's FA Vase quarter-final with Marske United as they could only draw 2-2 at struggling Nelson. Marske beat St Ives 3-0 in the Vase.

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Free Red, Manchester (23/02/2009 at 11:58)

I've seen FC United play against other harder tackling teams but can't remember when. Kendel were not for rolling over. Great away day though I thought. Nice town, people friendly, a bit same looking but I guess that's only to be expected in isolated areas.

Dukinfield Blue, Manchester (23/02/2009 at 12:28)

Genuinely pleased to see FC getting this result but I do feel its a bit to little to late and predict they will miss the playoff zone by at least 4 points.
The games in hand from the teams below them will tell in the end.
Further to free reds comments, he right, they do all look the same up that part of the world dont they?.

F C JOHN, LADYBARN (23/02/2009 at 13:07)

Excellent performance by FC, one they maybe felt they owed the fans after the debacle against Leigh the previous week. We could have gone in at half-time 4 or 5 ahead, but that second half was a bit hairy to say the least. Kendal seemed to be angered at being totally outplayed, but instead of responding with the terrific one-touch stuff they played at Gigg earler in the season, they just seemed intent on kicking anything in red. I felt the tackle that put Dave Neville out of the game was quite calculated. Up to that point he had had a blinder, totally running the show in midfield. Looked a bad injury too, with him hopping across the pitch at the end of the game. Free Red, you are right mate - a great awayday. Nice place, nice people, but I bet you were counting their fingers !

Andrew Burnaby (25/02/2009 at 02:46)

Well, given that Kendal just lost today, that is one team that will probably fall behind FC. Ilkeston look like the form team right now but fortunately FC won't have matches against them right away.

Free Red, Manchester (26/02/2009 at 12:20)

Message from the boss. Keep on keepin' on, keep on keepin' strong: From Atlanta, Georgia, to Longsight, Manchester, everyone willing and able...

FC United manager Karl Marginson: "From day one it's been amazing to see the support we've got from our fans. As players and coaches used to playing at non-league or lower league level we were really taken aback by the crowds we have got and the vocal support FC fans provide.

"I can't overstate how much the crowd lifts the players. There've been games when the supporters have quite literally carried the team - Quorn in the FA Vase at Gigg Lane was one such day. We were down to nine men and the lads on the pitch were dead on their feet but the noisy backing we got that day drove us on to what was nearly a miraculous victory.

"Time and again the crowd have made the difference for us - just look at the end of season run in and the play-offs last season. We were out of contention just after Christmas but we went on a hell of a run, backed all the way by the best fans around. The support at Bradford on a Monday night stands out from that time, as does the play-off games at Gigg Lane against Bamber Bridge and Skelmersdale when we needed a lift and well and truly got one.

"It makes me laugh when I hear commentators on television go on about Liverpool and the The Kop being the 12th man. They haven't got a clue what they're talking about - we make more noise with 2,000 fans than the Scousers do with a full stadium these days.

"FC fans are the proper 12th man, not some cliché that people put about. That is how important you lot are to us. Myself and the players know that we are only here and enjoying the FC United experience because the supporters got off their backsides, started a club and put their all into running it. We are all so proud of every single one of you and you can be sure that the loyalty you give to us is repaid in effort from every player who pulls on that red shirt.

"As we face an important time in our history - with the play-offs once again a possibility and a new ground hopefully on the horizon - we need every one of you to get down to games and continue that magnificent support. Get your mates down too, especially the ones who may have lapsed a bit in their attendance for whatever reason. Let's get together and push this club forward as one, United in everything we do. the bigger the crowds we get, the more it helps us achieve our aims as a club so get yourself to that football ground and lets keep on keeping on."

Remaining fixtures this season (home games in bold, at Gigg Lane, Bury, BL9 9HR). Kick off times: Saturday’s 3pm, midweek matches 7:45pm unless otherwise stated.

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