Altrincham 3 FC United 1

July 20, 2006

FC UNITED keeper Phil Melville had his fill of chips in last night's friendly at Moss Lane, twice being undone by shots which looped above his head, writes Stuart Brennan.

The stopper, seeking a regular first-team place at the expense of Barrie George, had defied the Robins with terrific saves from Colin Little, Rob Lawton and Warren Peyton.

And the Rebels had taken a deserved first half lead against the Conference outfit - four divisions higher - when last season's joint top scorer Rory Patterson was fouled by Peter Band and picked himself up to score from the spot after 39 minutes.

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Alty stepped up a gear in the second half and former Crewe and Macclesfield man Little produced a sweet lob to draw his team level on 57 minutes.

Peyton went one better with a clever turn and chip on 64 minutes and sub Lee Hendley made the most of a defensive mix-up to score Alty's third.

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Free Red, Manchester (20/07/2006 at 11:34)

I think we held our own in the first half and even without the stone wall pen, last man back even, we wouldnt have deserved to go in at half time behind. In the second half Alty did step up a gear and even though out new look midfield is looking excellent our finishing and defending was poor compared to theirs. At the end of the day, night even, Alty thoroughly deserved the win so fair play them them. It was just a pity some of our play wasnt so fair around the burger van end. I trust Margy an the board will put things right in these areas.

Tommy, Tampa (20/07/2006 at 15:36)

I really enjoying piling on FC turncoats after these two losses in such a short span of time. All they need to do is start the season with 3 or 4 losses in the NW county Mega Liga and the crowds will dwindle to the tens of fans that their level of play and quality of ownership dictates. Turn out the lights Andy Walsh . . . . The party is over . . .

roy, altrincham (20/07/2006 at 18:48)

most of the fc fans were fine but you need to start policing yourselves or it could cost you your club as some nutters seem to be tagging on

Mr Ownshisclub, Socialist Utopia (21/07/2006 at 08:04)

Tommy, if you don't get FC fine - being a foreigner/armchair fan/pub fan, but move on, please, you are out of touch with the reality of english football and very very booooooooooooooooooring.

Boiling Blood, Weight-on-Sea (21/07/2006 at 11:41)

Once you move beyond the pub paddling pool what you find is that standards start to rise sharply. Its time for FC to head back to the toddlers paddling pool. Daddy Walsh can keep a paternalistic eye on the litle uns there. Looks like the van chasers were out in force (or farce?) against a real non league team with real history and tradition.

I own a football club I do, Myopia (21/07/2006 at 11:49)

Those were the days when every time you popped in to the local Coop and spent some money you were given those stamps that never stuck which entitled you to a share of your Coop. At that time as a part owner of a retail giant and major bank I often used to sit watching the value of my shares rise with a glass of finest whisky and King Edwards cigar. Yes I was one of the privilged few. My own Chain superstore. Any FC fan care to buy a sq metre of Mars? You too could part own your own planet! Top that.

Detector, Newton Heath (21/07/2006 at 13:15)

Tommy of Tampa is probably THE most pathetic individual on any of these threads. Unable or unwilling to even TRY to get inside the mind of the ordinary English fan, he prefers to stand on the sidelines and catcall. He prefers to side with his "franchise". Yes, the football season is just around the corner. That means hours spent poring over FC attendance figures, scouring photos of Gigg Lane and trying to make out that the crowd wasn't as big as the papers say, etc, etc. Ably assisted by that anally-retentive individual from Alkrington who just CAN'T seem to let go. A word of advice for both of you. Let go.

Tufty, Runcorn (21/07/2006 at 13:31)

I am very jealous of Fc United and wish my beloved Runcorn linnets were as popular. All I want is the linnets to get a tie against Fc United so we can milk them for cash like Alty have.

Tommy, Tampa (21/07/2006 at 15:45)

BS Producer - Out of all thecriticism of old man Glazer, the whole "franchise" spat is perhaps the most stupid. See in the United States we have different terms for words that you use differently on the island. States : Soda, Pop, sodapop, coke cola. England: Fizzy drink.

Just as if you ask for a Fizzy drink in the US, people would look at you as strange as if you asked for "still" water.

In the states, the term Franchise is interchangable with the words club and team, EVEN IF the club or team is not really a FRANCHISE. In fact in the state a FRANCHISE PLAYER is a term for the BEST player on the team! The term "FRANCHISE" has only positive connotations in the US. Here is another primer if you need it. If Joel Glazer says field, he means pitch. If he says team, he could mean club or squad, depending on the context. If he says fan, he could either mean fan or supporter, depending on the context. Just thought I would clue you in.

Tommy, Tampa (21/07/2006 at 15:52)

And yes I am aware (as is all the world) that the term franchise is generally used in reference to eateries like McDonalds, and blah blah. The word FRANCHISE used in terms of sports teams is NOT used with the same negative way.

I think you really need to find something else to pick on the Glazers for, because you don't seem to understand the American use of the term. I'm sure . . . every time a Glazer uses and Americanism in the press, do they need to file a written apolgy with you BS? ie Free Red (uuuurrr, wasn't suppposed to out that eh?)

Little Jockey, Swinton (21/07/2006 at 15:55)

Tufty of Runcorn...couldnt agree more with your sentiments about Alty. They wre quite happy to mug us for the Holker game and made a nice earner for the friendly. Makes you wonder why this amazing turn around and shock horror and awe because
someone was ejected from their ground. Could the answer lie up the A56 in M16.hmmmmmmmmmbullseye. Dont worry Tufty other clubs will I hope step into Alty's shoes and I hope its not just for United dosh, but to assist the little guy. Had an over the top wedding reception in Runcorn, so for that reason I'll wish you good luck this seson.

David, Hyde (21/07/2006 at 16:10)

Tommy - According to Princeton University (USA) A franchise is " a business established or operated under an authorization to sell or distribute a company's goods or services in a particular area" I did not seem to see the words "club" or "team" mentioned. I did note the word "business".

Detector, Newton Heath (21/07/2006 at 17:05)

I'm afraid, Tommy, you don't know very much about your own sports scene, and even less about ours. The use of the term "franchise" is very apposite in the States because, apart from only a few sporting organisations such as the New York Yankees or the Boston Red Sox, teams are NOT rooted to any particular geographical location, at least not permanently. They flit about from coast to coast looking for profitability. So last year, for example, the Montreal Expos became the Washington Nationals. This is far from being a recent phenomenon, however. It goes right back to the early days of American professional sport. Go on to the web sites of US teams and they'll give you a potted version of "Franchise History". This very often means something like Boston - Milwaukee - Atlanta, to give just one example. English fans, rightly or wrongly, like to think of clubs as "their" club. But of course United isn't "their" club, now, is it? It's Glazer's. But you know what? He can have it!

Uncle Bulgaria, Sofia (22/07/2006 at 08:01)

Tommy careful or BS will revert to type and chase you around Florida. Of course when he is ejected he will claim its all your fault for holding a different view to him (provocation you see - does it mean the same in the US?). As for letting go have you noticed the amount of FC postings on the Real United web site? Still consistency was never part of their rationale was it. Now who was it claimed to have been born in Newton Heath and gloated over his inside knowledge that Nobby Stiles father owned an undertakers on Middleton road. Could it be Captain Scarlet and the Morons?

Free Red, Manchester (24/07/2006 at 14:56)

Uncle Bulgaria, Sofia aka malc and thousands of other names. I think you will find most of the so called FC postings on the TV watching Reds site are by YOU! Impersonating others in a pathetic attempt to shore up your lost arguments.

Detector, Newton Heath (24/07/2006 at 14:57)

The corner of Thorp Road and Oldham Road, actually, Malcolm. Nowhere near Middleton Road. However, I'm glad to see you recall (albeit imperfectly - but no surprise there) the content of my contributions. Quite flattering! In fact, it's almost made my day! The great Talcum of Mampa actually remembers what I wrote! Wow! It's also touching to see how you take it upon yourself to fight Tommy's battles for him, just like Poppa. Sweet!

Uncle Bulgaria, Sofia (25/07/2006 at 13:02)

Detector you having one of your breakdowns again? I get the feeling that Tommy is more than capable of fighting his own battles. I was once more pointing out the contradictions between what you plastics say and what you actually do. I think amongst the FC bleaters on here there has only been one occasion where there was dissent and disagreement. A pattern you would no doubt like to perpetuate. How sweet but not really the real world is it? Still if Chairman Walsh says its right it must be right. Thats called democracy at FC Towers.

RED DEVIL, USA (30/08/2006 at 01:34)

For the life of me I cannot understand the negative comments often posted here about FC United. To me there are now two United's, one big one that has lost a lot of it's soul and the new smaller one where the big United's soul resides. I've been a United fan since the late 50s and will always be a United fan however I understand the concept of FC United and support it wholeheartedly. I pray that one day the empire of Glazer will desolve and the club be returned to it's rightful owners the fans. Until then I will continue to support everything "little " United does and also continue to be a Red Devil.

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