FC United 2 Harrogate 3

November 21, 2009

A BRAVE second-half fight back was not enough to save FC United as they crashed out of the FA Trophy at home to Harrogate.

The visitors cruised in to a 2-0 lead before half time and then added a third shortly after the break, but a rousing final half-hour from the Rebels saw them pull two back courtesy of a Simon Carden double.

However, despite throwing everything at the Sulphurites in the closing minutes, FC were unable to force a replay.

A miserable first half for the Rebels was compounded when Phil Marsh missed a penalty with Harrogate 2-0 up.

FC also began the second period poorly, and slipped further behind before Carden turned home Rob Nugent’s header from a corner to make it 3-1 in the 63rd minute.

Midfielder Carden then capped a fine team move for his second of the afternoon with six minutes remaining, but Harrogate held on to advance to the first round.

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Albert Square, Republik of Mancunia (22/11/2009 at 00:40)

I just hope the recent exits from cup competitions will now allow FC to concentrate on the 'bread and butter' league games.

FC have played 5 games less than the teams in 2nd. & 3rd. place, and if they win those games in hand, they would go above them.

A little bit of 'Cup Glory' is good, but let's get the league position sorted out now.

Dukinfield Blue, Manchester (22/11/2009 at 14:47)

Free Red, Manchester (22/11/2009 at 16:19)

Congratulation to Harrogate Town. They were the better team on the day and deservrd the win. Good luck to them in the next round and congratulations to citeh on their record breaking run of draws. Mark Hughes = football genius (lol)

Next up, League Challenge Cup. Kendal Town FC v FC United, Tuesday 24th November 2009, Kick off 7:45pm. This game is to be played at Parkside Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7BL. Admission is POTG £8 Adults £4 Concessions. Car Parking: There will be no car parking available at the ground. There will be parking on the way up to the ground for cars with a car park on Parkside Road and also parking in the Parkside Industrial Estate before the ground. Any supporter buses will need to drop off at the club and then park up either at the leisure centre or on the approaching road to the ground.

Travel By Car: M6 Junction 36, via A590/591/A6 to Kendal (South). At first traffic lights turn right, left at roundabout, right opposite K Village into Parkside Road. Ground on right over brow of hill

By Train: The ground is approximately a 20 minute walk from the station. Full train details and fares can be found at www.thetrainline.com

Albert Square, Republik of Mancunia (22/11/2009 at 16:45)

Thats a classic line, "good to be out of the cup so we can focus on the league", well you will need to, you are near the bottom, playing crap football, getting beat very easily, habve no ground or identity (particulary with Manchester) and to top it all have a ex mobile greengrocer for a manager - brilliant, you could'ent make it up!
Dukinfield Blue, Manchester
22/11/2009 at 14:47

a) Near the bottom due to playing less games
b) Playing 'crap' football - have you been watching or don't you know ?
c) Getting beat easily ? At least we have WON recently, unlike City lol
d) We WILL have a ground of our own soon - and not a council house one.
e) City managed by an ex-Red. And NOT for the first time.

In our short history, FCUM actually HAVE won the league ( more than once! ) ... and a few Cup as well.

I think you have to go back to 1976 to make such a claim about your lot.

I think 1976 was the last time

WALL OF SOUND, MANCHESTER (23/11/2009 at 12:43)

Dukky blue you are so predictable - never EVER show up on here when we win ! Typical bertie - bitter to the core. Wonder what it's like living in your sad, bitter blue trophy - free world ? Must be all those years of practice of gazing wistfully in the direction of OT and wondering what it's like to actually WIN something. And snarling because you really have no idea. 34 years and counting. If there is one club in the world that could still fail despite unlimited funds, it has to be your lot.

Free Red, Manchester (23/11/2009 at 13:58)

Tomorrow nights game (Tuesday 24th November). FC United have been in contact with Kendal FC and at the moment the pitch is playable. A pitch inspection will take place at 2pm on Tuesday 24th November 2009 as a precaution due to heavy rain forecast for the next 24 hours. Supporters are urged to check official communications before leaving for the game.

jordy, Middleton (23/11/2009 at 14:25)

Free Red,22/11/09, is the Kendal match still on? To that bore, Dukky Egg, what has it really got to do with you coming on here, and having a cheap pop at FC? Your lot can't even win a match at the moment. but Agent Hughes is doing an excellent job!!

vegas-blue, Stalyvegas (23/11/2009 at 14:27)

Sack the greengrocer!

knightsthatsay, Rossendale (23/11/2009 at 16:05)

i think FC Utd need to play alot more like the last 30 mins or so more often. Too many times have they messed about early on. Harrgate were not that good and except from their 2nd goal which was very well taken i though we laid it on a plate for them.

oh well exciting finish just not enough this time!

Does anyone know whats happened with Adam Carden..... shouldn't let a good young player like him go!!!!

Dash Walny Manchester via Poland (24/11/2009 at 00:23)

Vegas-blue, you are correct entirely. It is time for FC to move up, both in terms of skill level of the men on the pitch and the mind running the squad. Although I prefer to use recycle grocery bags now. Recycle the manager!

Jimmy D, Manchester (24/11/2009 at 06:45)

It's a shame that the bitters cannot keep to their own side of the fence. I, as a United (MUFC and FCUM), have never or would want to go and read their comments and make snide remarks, cos I'm not that SAD.

Free Red, Manchester (24/11/2009 at 10:56)

I think it's time Tommy Tampa aka Dash Walny (the ridicules anagram of Andy Walsh) finally admitted his admiration for the galzers it completely out of step with every other Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans. The Grid iron team he supports has gone down the pan.

Free Red, Manchester (24/11/2009 at 13:03)

IT'S OFF! There is standing water on various parts of Kendal's pitch and the forecast is for a lot more heavy rain. The UniBond League Challenge Cup match at Kendal Town tonight, Tuesday 24th November, is therefore postponed. The match has been rescheduled for 8th December, kick off 7.45pm. It will be played at Kendal Town's ground.

Dukinfield Blue, Manchester (24/11/2009 at 13:59)

Ive just worked out why Margys results are so poor. well, where does his skill levels really lie? in greengrocery of course which means I now understand why the results are so poor and its because your whole team/squad are made up of cabbages, turnips and sweedes. - Simples!.

Barry Roberts (24/11/2009 at 18:53)

Given that we have no identity Dukinfield, can you not see the irony of yourself repeatedly acknowledging our existence on here? Just not very bright, are you?

fuzzy dunlop (24/11/2009 at 19:21)

why do bitters read this thread?

as for fc, we have been poor for a while, the last 20 minutes on saturday was good but the game had been won by harrogate who could/should have scored more. the defence is awful, i never have any confidence in it

i don't know why adam carden has left nor do i know why carlos roca keeps getting picked ahead of him

Mark FCUM, Manchester (26/11/2009 at 15:23)

Further info on the departure of Adam Carden can be found on the member's blog. Unlike the bitters, we own our club. ;-)

mark jones (27/11/2009 at 12:07)

MARK F.C,U,M-GOOD POINT BUT WE CANT REALLY AFFORD ARE CLUB,YEAH RIGHT HA HA HA HA HA JOG ON.

Dash Walny Manchester via Poland (30/11/2009 at 17:59)

Dunkinfield, do not even attempt to argue with this lot. They do not live in reality. The Soul is indeed one, but the Soul resides at Old Trafford and not some poor imitation. By next season FC could build have their ground behind a local pub with 500 portable chairs and they would have a hard time filling the seats. If the club doesn't spend the salary to pay for a better manager (which they won't, FC does not like "change") they will be non-league from here to eternity. A non-league club and its equal non-league fans.

Non-league matches are fine if you can admit what they are and enjoy it. Most of the nonsense from FC Supporters and their board are just impossible to rationalize. FC is a non-league club with a fan base of less than 1000, but more if the tickets are free. A pure shoe string budget for players and management. You would think that if FC was such a wonderful "franchise", more local Manchester businesses would be lining up to sponsor the club. FC United claims such a large supporter base, but where are the supporters (both individual and local businesses) when it comes to buying tickets or financially supporting the club?? They see FC for what it really is.

Free Red, Manchester (01/12/2009 at 17:17)

Form is temporary but things could be a LOT worse. Take the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They have gone down hill that much due to the glazers starving the team of funds the waiting list for season tickets has gone down from 147,000 to NIL! and Tommy Tampa aka Dash Walney (the childish anagram of Andy Walsh) now denies ever being a Tampa Bay Bucs fan. After all the praise he has lavished on the glazers over the last four years I find that absolutely hilarious. He got it all wrong and he knows it (lol)

Si, East Manchester, Audenshaw (01/12/2009 at 20:51)

Dash you're a bore, you really are! :-))

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