TRIO !! A trio of new players have signed on for the club ahead of the New Year's Day clash with Ossett Town. Right-back and midfielder Kyle Jacobs has signed from UniBond Premier Division rivals Kendal Town, attacking midfielder Adriano 'Celi' Rigoglioso has joined from Colwyn Bay and goalkeeper William Jones has joined from UniBond Division One South side Stamford AFC. Karl Marginson welcomed all three to the club and thanked Roy Soule for his tireless efforts over the last two weeks getting the players to sign on: 'We are always looking to add quality players to the squad and these three lads are all going to improve things. Kyle Jacobs is a strong tackling full back who can play elsewhere in the defence and in midfield too. With Danny Warrender’s injury proving a problem and needing a scan we badly need cover and Kyle was keen to move back to Manchester.' 'With Grant Shenton leaving Will Jones gives us cover for Sam,' added Marginson, 'We were sad to see Grant go because he is a great prospect but he needed to get some games under his belt for the next stage of his development and is now at Salford. William is most welcome and working with Sam and Joe Paladino will help improve things all round in the goalkeeping department.' 'It was Joe who first brought his cousin Adriano or 'Celi' to our attention, we had to put in seven days notice to Colwyn Bay before contacting the player and the rest was down to Roy Soule’s persistence. He has been offered a lot of money to go elsewhere but he liked what he heard about the club from Roy and Joe so as soon as his international clearance came through late on Thursday night he signed on. We have identified the lack of height in our midfield as a bit of a weakness but we had to wait for the right player to come along. Celi has bags of experience at Conference level and I am confident that he will be a belting addition to the squad.' Margy is still on the look out for more; 'I've always got my eye out for players coming available who can improve the squad and there may be a couple more to come. We want to kick on now in 2010 and get up the right end of the table. Souley has been on the phone non-stop for the last few weeks finding players he has worked with and speaking with coaches he knows in the game so there may be a couple more signings to come yet.'

welcome to the club

Next up, Boston United FC v FC United, Saturday 9th January 2010, Kick off 3:00pm. Boston have been in contact earlier today and they are hopeful that the game will go ahead, with the pitch holding up well after a fixture on Boxing Day. However temperatures are not set to rise for the rest of the week. A further update will be given on Thursday. This game is to be played at The Jakemans Stadium, York Street, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 6JN. Admission POTG Adults £10, Concessions £7 Under 16s £3. FC United supporters should enter the ground by the designated turnstiles 7, 8, 9 and 10 in the Jakemans Stand.

Travel By Car: A1 to A17 Sleaford to Boston, over rail crossing, bear right at Eagle pub to lights over Haven Bridge, straight-on along John Adams Way (dual carriageway), turn right at traffic lights into Main Ridge, then right again into York Street. Away supporters travelling by car are advised to use the NCP car park off John Adams Way (after crossing the river take the first exit left off John Adams Way into the car park).

Coach: Fc United are now taking bookings for the official supporters coach travelling to Boston on Saturday 9th January 2010. The coach will depart from Chorlton Street at 11:00am and return straight after the game. Please note any monies made from official coach travel go directly to club funds. To book telephone the FC United office on 0161 273 8950.

By Train: The nearest railway station is Boston (less than one mile from ground). After getting off the train, head down Station Street towards the Stump (the large church tower which dominates the skyline for miles around). At the end is a Police Station. Go through the car park and nip round the right side of the Police Station, then head over the footbridge over the river. On reaching the other side, turn right up an alleyway (Church Lane) towards the Market Place. Keep going straight on, past the Britannia Inn (a Batemans pub), across a pelican crossing and keep going. Veer right down South Street and cross the road. Look out for a small road to the left called Spain Lane. Head down Spain Lane past the Blackfriars Arts Centre until you come to John Adams Way dual carriageway and there is a staggered pelican crossing to get you across. The ground is in front of you down Spayne Road. Train details can be found at www.thetrainline.com

Happy New Year to all! May we start playing better and escape relegation!

Free Red - Mate, joking apart have you seen this and what do you think?

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/david-conn-inside-sport-blog/2010/jan/06/manchester-united-glazers-debt

Yes I read that this morning, it's linked to the unofficial FC United forum. David Conn is one of the journalists who have been keeping a close watch on the debt ever since the glazers occupation started. You might want to read his book "The Beautiful Game? 'searching for the soul of football". I think it strikes a cord most football fans could relate to.

Boston have seen over an inch of snow overnight and at the moment the pitch and terraces are covered. It is still however too early to make a decision on Saturday's fixture. A further update will be given on Friday morning.

We have just heard from Boston United that the game tomorrow, Saturday 9th January 2010, has been postponed due to a severe snowfall. The next home game is scheduled for Saturday 16th January 2010 at home to Bradford Park Avenue - fingers crossed!