Flixton 2 FC United 5

August 03, 2005

STEVE Torpey broke FC United's goal duck at Flixton last night - and the Red rebels couldn't stop scoring!

After going three pre-season games without a goal, all against opponents three or four divisions higher, the new team won convincingly against a team from the same level of the non-league pyramid in front of more than 2,000 fans.

The impressive Torpey lashed in a left-footer from 25 yards after 10 minutes, then quickly added another from the penalty spot, but Flixton's Leon Grandison pulled one back before half-time.

United midfielder Steve Spencer headed in a third after the break, and former City youth player Adie Orr made it four.

Chris Denham pulled one back for Flixton, before sub Greg Randles bagged the fifth from close range.

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FCUOM supporter, Mancunia (03/08/2005 at 11:05)

ANyone who hasnt been to an FCUOM game yet should get themselves along and see what its all about.

Having never been before, and not really that bothered about it being honest, I took the decision to go late yesterday, and I could not believe my eyes.

The standard of football was alot higher than I thought it would be, and the crowd....

I really pity the people living in houses around the ground because the noise coming from the hundreds of FC United supporters was unlike anything I have heard for a long time.

If thats what this club is all about then all I can say is you have one more fan. I shall definitely be going again, and again and again......

Anyone who loves football as it should be played will love this.

DJ, Manchester (03/08/2005 at 11:20)

Well said mate, the atmosphere generated by the FCUM fans at all four of their games so far has been phenomenal. The appreciation the players show at the end of the game says it all. If you've not been yet,give it a go. It's back to grass roots, it's raw, it's real and I'm loving every second of it. Forza FCUM.

M, Manchester (03/08/2005 at 11:47)

Great night!!
get yourself down and see for yourself!
rain,banter,songs,beer,football and pies!

Pete, Hulne (03/08/2005 at 13:23)

been to all 4 games, not expience atmosphere like this since the early eighties. Football is class too. Can wait for the season to start a week on Saturday against LEEK CSOB.

rach, withington, manchester (03/08/2005 at 13:45)

WOW! Supporting FCUM just gets better and better Everything about it is great..our players who so obviously love playing football and enjoy the banter with the fans (wht a difference from the overpaid pampered premiership players!)..the fans who sing none stop at every game even in the pouring rain, standing on a tiny little terrace where we cant see half the time..the opposing fans who have been nothing but welcoming and friendly to us (especially the AFC Wimbledon fans). Sorry Glazer, pay your own debt..its FCUM all the way for me now!!

Portia Vale, Football Heaven (03/08/2005 at 17:49)

If you haven't been to a FCUM game yet, you're mad. Been to all 4 so far, 3 of them in the rain and I'm hooked. Can't wait for Leek on 13 Aug.

Fantastic people, players busting a gut for the pride of the shirt, huge range of humorous songs and chants, loads of smiles and no trouble.

It's football, Jim, but not as we knew it.

Eat your heart out Glazer, you can't buy this.

Mostonian, How did you guess? (11/08/2005 at 20:33)

I echo all the views above. It might be too late for Leek away now, but anyone who remembers the old days, or has forgoten and wants to have a laugh at the match again get down to Gigg Lane next Saturday at 3:00pm to see FC United v Padiham. I guarantee you'll be hooked. I've been to all but the Wimbledon game and it's been a privilege up to now.

Sean POI, Stretford (11/08/2005 at 20:50)

If you remember 10p on the bus, B#3.50 on the Stretty Paddock turnstile, back perms and semi flares, sambas and gazelles, standing up and singing your heart out for the lads then get to FCUM, it's like being 16 again.

Elliot, Radcliffe (12/08/2005 at 07:05)

If this bunch of no marks can have there own "page" what about one for Radcliffe Borough? More MUEN bias unfortunately.

Paul, Radcliffe (12/08/2005 at 15:57)

i agree with Elliot , there should be a bit of space for radcliffe borough, rather than waste it on this load of rubbish. Ok so u fans dont like glazier but he hasn't changed your name,stadium or anything else for that matter. This is a false team with false fans. Im not a Radcliffe Borough fan myself but at least the club is not run and supported by whinging gets

Free Red, Manchester (16/08/2005 at 13:59)

Radcliffe must be the sadist place on earth if these two mugs are anything to go by. Hope you enjoy paying of the Glazers debt - sheep.

BLUEMOONER, MANCHESTER....YES MANCHESTER (16/08/2005 at 14:48)

you all jump from one utd bandwagon to another...suprise suprise suprise.

CTID

Free Red, Manchester (16/08/2005 at 15:44)

Now, now blue boy. No need to get panicky. Just cos we'll have squatters rights on your pretty little Council house before the decade is out.

Neil G, Strettie (16/08/2005 at 17:07)

Spoke to a blue mate today. Went to see the bitters on saturday and was totally dissillusioned. Asked me about my trip to Leek and guess what, he's coming to Gigg Lane on Saturday. Theres more atmosphere in a mortuary than the council patch. FC is the big gig in Manch at the minute. Suck it and see.

heps, crail,fife (18/08/2005 at 18:09)

well done lads, good show. goodluck at the wkend.

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