FC UNITED are on a roll as they head to Merseyside for Saturday’s all-ticket game with Marine.
The Rebels blitzed Ashton United 4-0 in midweek to move within three points of the play-off places, and manager Karl Marginson believes the four teams directly above them in the Unibond premier table will be casting a few anxious glances over their shoulders.
FC face three of those sides – Nantwich, Ilkeston and Bradford Park Avenue – in the last three games of the season, and Marginson says morale has never been higher in his camp.
“We have been building towards that result against Ashton for some time,” says Marginson, who has strengthened his squad by re-signing former fans’ midfield favourite Nicky Platt after his release by Stalybridge.
“There is a good feeling about the dressing room, and the togetherness of the players is probably the best it has been since the club started.
“In the last couple of years we have built some real momentum towards the end of the season, and I’m sure everyone will be looking at us and saying ‘Here they come again.’”
Platt’s return has made competition for midfield places intense. Tunji Moses told his manager after being named man of the match against Ashton that he had to be on form otherwise he would lose his place.
“The lads’ attitude is first-class,” says Marginson. “Nicky coming back is a big boost, but it shows how much players enjoy being here.”
There is similar competition up front, even with top scorer Kyle Wilson not due back until the end of April. Carlos Roca’s hat-trick against Ashton has, believes Marginson, boosted his confidence to a new level, while co-striker Carl Lomax also netted.
New signing Phil Marsh is without a goal in his first two games, but Marginson says it is only a matter of time: “He has shown more than enough of the Phil Marsh who played at Leigh.
“He has great movement, decent pace and holds the ball well. People forget it took Kyle four games to score his first goal – you need that settling-in period.”
Marginson also revealed that he had enquired about bringing back FC legend Rory Patterson after his release by Bradford Park Avenue, but FC could not match his wages and he has joined Droylsden.
The Rebels blitzed Ashton United 4-0 in midweek to move within three points of the play-off places, and manager Karl Marginson believes the four teams directly above them in the Unibond premier table will be casting a few anxious glances over their shoulders.
FC face three of those sides – Nantwich, Ilkeston and Bradford Park Avenue – in the last three games of the season, and Marginson says morale has never been higher in his camp.
“We have been building towards that result against Ashton for some time,” says Marginson, who has strengthened his squad by re-signing former fans’ midfield favourite Nicky Platt after his release by Stalybridge.
“There is a good feeling about the dressing room, and the togetherness of the players is probably the best it has been since the club started.
“In the last couple of years we have built some real momentum towards the end of the season, and I’m sure everyone will be looking at us and saying ‘Here they come again.’”
Platt’s return has made competition for midfield places intense. Tunji Moses told his manager after being named man of the match against Ashton that he had to be on form otherwise he would lose his place.
“The lads’ attitude is first-class,” says Marginson. “Nicky coming back is a big boost, but it shows how much players enjoy being here.”
There is similar competition up front, even with top scorer Kyle Wilson not due back until the end of April. Carlos Roca’s hat-trick against Ashton has, believes Marginson, boosted his confidence to a new level, while co-striker Carl Lomax also netted.
New signing Phil Marsh is without a goal in his first two games, but Marginson says it is only a matter of time: “He has shown more than enough of the Phil Marsh who played at Leigh.
“He has great movement, decent pace and holds the ball well. People forget it took Kyle four games to score his first goal – you need that settling-in period.”
Marginson also revealed that he had enquired about bringing back FC legend Rory Patterson after his release by Bradford Park Avenue, but FC could not match his wages and he has joined Droylsden.
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Poor old Rory he is moving round the non league scene like nobodies child
Marine FC v FC United, Saturday 28th March 2009 Kick Off 3.00pm. This game is to be played at The Arriva Stadium, College Road, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 3AS. On the instruction of the police authorities this game will be all ticket and entrance to the game will only be allowed on production of a valid ticket so don't forget your ticket. It is unlikely to change to POTG for this game, but these are the prices anyway. £8.00 Adults £4.00 Concessions and Under 16s
Club House: Marine's club house will be open to supporters from 11:30am until 2:30pm. The club house will be closed at half time. Due to capacity restrictions the clubhouse will open be open after the game to players and officials.
Car parking:There is no parking at the ground. Supporters are advised to park at the leisure centre which is approximately a 10 minute walk from the ground.
Directions: From the East & South: Leave the M62 at junction 6 and take the M57 to Switch Island at the end. At the end of the M57 take the A5036 (signposted Bootle & Docks). At the roundabout, at the end of the road (by Docks), turn right onto the A565 following signs for 'Crosby' and 'Marine AFC' and follow this road for 1 mile. After passing the Tesco Express on your right, turn left at the traffic lights (by Merchant Taylors’ School) into College Road. The ground is half a mile on your left.
From the North: Leave the M6 at junction 26 and join the M58. Travel along the M58 to Switch Island at the end. Take the A5036 (signposted Bootle & Docks) and follow directions above.
Be aware of road works on the M57, with speed restrictions and contra flows – please allow extra time for your journey.
Train: The nearest train station is Blundellsands & Crosby, which is a 10 minute walk from the ground. Outbound: Manchester Piccadilly to Southport – 10:22 11:22 12:22. Manchester Victoria to Southport – 10:46 11:46 12:46. Southport to Blundellsands & Crosby – 11:58 then every 15 minutes. Return: Blundellsands & Crosby to Southport – 16:57 then every 15 minutes. Southport to Manchester Piccadilly – 17:24 18:17 19:23. Southport to Manchester Victoria – 17:54 19:00. Full train details and fares can be found at www.thetrainline.com
Another good win at Marine today 3-2. 5 games left to play, 4 at home, one point off the play-offs....come on FC!!!!