The dream is to one day play in the same league as teams like Altrincham and Radcliffe and the experience we gain now is invaluable, so yes more than pleased with the pre-season games.

MOSSLEY AFC v. FC UNITED XI. This reserves game is to be played on Sunday 23 July 2006 at Seel Park, Mossley, Tameside. k.o. 3.00pm. For other information contact - Address. Seel Park Market Street, Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancs. Tel: 01457 832369. Website: www.mossleyweb.com. DIREDTIONS. From the M60 exit Jct 23 for Ashton. Take the second lane from the left as you come to the cross Jct with the A635. Go straight at the lights until you come to a second set of lights and turn right onto Lord Sheldon Way. Drive down this bypass passing through a third set of lights until you come to a roundabout with a multi screen cinema complex opposite. Take your first exit road up the incline until you reach a set of lights. Go straight at the lights and down passed a Sainsburys supermarket on the left until you reach a roundabout. Go straight on at the roundabout taking your second exit road and drive to the next set of lights. This is the Jct with Oldham Road the A627. Go straight at the lights on to what is the A670. Stick to the A670 for about four miles taking you out of town centre up into the hills and into Mossley. As you arrive in Mossley you will pass a large stone retaining wall on your left. Follow the road down into Mossley passing a Coop on your left (with a cash dispenser) and get into the right hand lane before the lights turning a sharp right and practically coming back on yourself. Turn left at the Market stalls and Seel park is on your left. Viva la revolution, come on FC.

I think Margy has done a excellent job over the last twelve months and its hard to be critical of his pre-season preparations. Our new look midfield held their own against Alty who are the strongest local non league club. But as demonstrated by Altys third goal, there is still room for improvement in our defensive game. This would be our Achilles heal if we played at their level. As for the trouble near the burger van, the perpetrators are going to have to F.I.F.O. and I trust the board will work with Alty to establish the facts and sort this out properly. I am sorry that relations with Alty have been soured. I have a lot of respect for Altrincham FC and fond memories of Moss lane from watching the United reserves. On a lighter note, I am looking forward to tomorrows match against the Dons. We had a great day out last year at Kings Meadow and twelve months on it is our privilege to welcome Wimbledon up North. This is one I have been particularly waiting for and win or lose I hope to be making the trip down South again this time next year for more of the same. And finally, for those who cant get enough of FC, we are playing two in two day. MOSSLEY AFC v. FC UNITED XI on Sunday. Viva la revolution, come on FC.

"A minor scuffle","and appeared to be caused by a FC United fan". Who wrote this Alistair campbell. I wonder what Hot Pants Blatter would have to say about this. No doubt Walsh will be contacting him for his comments (which of course first have to be decoded).

For Altrincham to react so strongly to the incident, to say it is unlikely they would want to play FC again, this has to be a tad more than a minor inicident. Rather than set up a bogus hunt for teh thug why didn't FC "fans" intervene to ensure this excuse for a human being was allowed to make his escape. FC you are a disgrace!

Just look at this statement from the FC Board. It sounds more like someone was caught coughing in the local library then being involved in hooliganism. Explain themselves? For chrissakes is that what United or City say to their hooligans. Even pubs make a much better job of controling those who can't handle their drink. Admit it Walsh you are out of your depth as Chief Exec.

"The club are currently thoroughly investigating the facts surrounding an incident that occurred during our friendly versus Altrincham. The club are aware of the allegations and are aware of who are alleged to have been involved.

Once the full facts are established the individual(s) involved will be invited to explain themselves to the club with a view to taking appropriate and proportionate action.

Despite the actions of only one or two individuals, it is the whole of the club and our support that ultimately suffer. As supporters we have rightly taken pride in the ability to self-police over the last 12 months; a policy that has served us well, negated the need for authoritarian stewarding, enhanced our reputation and made us countless friends throughout the North West Counties League. That reputation and the very future of the club is imperilled if we allow the actions of one or two individuals to prevail.

Further, the club would like to make it clear that it will not absolve its own responsibility in these matters. We will continue to defend our own supporters when unfair accusations are made of them. We will continue to correct what we deem injustices.

We will not however defend or ignore incidents of unacceptable behaviour and anyone found to be involved in such behaviour will face the appropriate consequences. The club reserves the right to protect its good name including, should the circumstances merit it, a ban from all our games.

FC United Board
20 July 2006


20-07-2006 at 14:35"

PS Note the eerie silence from Free Red. It looks as if his comments are restricted to map directions and hyperbole. Shame on you!

Multi names malc tampa aka 3 in 1 worlds biggest mouth. Shame on you! Perhaps if you tried reading before you write.

Word will get round of who was involved and they will be made to feel very unwelcome if they dare to show their faces at any FC matches in future regardless of what the board do.
I was at the game in the end where the trouble was and it was only a very small number of individuals causing trouble. A small number is bad enough but Lets get this in perspective, 99% of FC fans were very well behaved and do not want to be associated with these thugs. Don`t tarnish the club with a bad name becuase of the actions of a very small number of idiots. unfortunately every club has some.
Most FC fans applauded Altrinchams goals and after the incident there were chants of we`re here for FC not for aggro.

Fake Alty fan Malcolm Tampa. Innocent until proven guilty. Few know what really happened and lets face it Alty come over a tad sanctimonious bearing in mind they are known for trouble causing at this level. Knowing what Alty fans are capable of the management at Moss Lane should have segregated their fans from ours. Altrincham are too quick to criticise others as I see failures on their part and no small bit of side stepping.

So, what are you saying, 3-1, that the person who seems to have done this should be puniushed without bte chance to defend himself?
Believe me, if the stories are true, he will not be welcome at FC in future.
You also baulk at "minor scuffle". If you had been the reporter, mhow would you have described it, given the fact that it was all over within seconds and there were no noticeable injuries?
I am not making light of this, because if what I bhave been hearing nis true, this individual needs serious action taken against him.
To try to judge the other 900 or so supporters by the actions of one or two idiots is wrong.
As for vother FC supporters intervening, I understand that some did head towards the problem with that intention, but that could have been seen as an attempt to join in with this idiot - and the stewards were very quick and efficient.
It sounds like sincere apologies to Alty may be in order, but until the full facts are established, let's just reserve judgment.

I interpret "Policing themselves" as a code word of "We are too cheap to provide proper security for our supporters and we don't see anything wrong with a little holliganism. Yes yes, everyone is there to get their drink on and have a good time, but there really needs to be proper security if someone gets out of hand. Although after the SU riot (allegedly of course) down at old Trafford, what did you expect to happen at matches involving the offspring of the SU grumpies?
Don't pass the buck Andy, try taking responsibility for your supporters actions (along the same lines as SU took responsiblity w/ the attempted attack on the Glazers.) (allegedly).

I would have like to seen some type of interview or quote from Altrincham, it certainly doesn't sound like a "minor" scuffle if they are planning on blocking all FC access to Moss lane!

3-1 to the Robins what a cabbage you are. Was you there? As far as 3-1 to the Robins is concerned as a scoreline it was to be expected from a team 4 divisions higher than FC. Alty have more quality higher paid players you muppett. If you would have been relegated you would have been begging. I'm glad you didn't get relegated for something that wasn't your fault but you came mighty close. Your club is taking its bat home but didn't mind hosting the Holker game. Hang your head in shame with your muppett directors because we don't need your opinion and speech from the moral high ground. Big Time Charlie.

It was a minor scuffle. It did involve one person. Not such a big deal really.No-one was arrested.Last season we had no arrests no policing after the first few games and praise from stewards and police all over the North West.This ONE individual will be dealt with... END OF.

3 - 1 to the robins.
Ridiculous post. Totally hysterical and stupid response to a very minor incident at at a lower league friendly (i was there). Appalling, after all the FC United support on the internet for your anti-relegation petition!!
Seems more like a pathetic excuse to slag off a local success story by a jealous anti united element.

and if you are happy to brag (3-1) about beating a club 4 divisions below you, doesn't say much does it?

After winning the supporters direct cup 2-1 on Saturday, our reserves then got a hard earned 2-2 draw against Mossley on Sunday against a full strength Unibond Prem outfit. Wheres the story MEN?

Again another example of if the truth hurts refuse to post it. Laughable clowns who clearly are insecure.

Do you know what they are doing? No.
So be quiet you fool

Sammy the Snake. So why didn't you intervene or is your wriggle worse than your bite? All talk and no action makes Sammy a very boring sssss snake.

Uncle Bulgaria, Sofia aka malc tampa. So what you are saying is that Sammy should have become involved with the altercation, even though Alty have paid stewards who are trained to deal with such a situation. Shame on you for incitement!

2-0 to the Shakers. A stroll in the park or as will be reported later today a triumphant performance from the plastic fantastics.

Curiosity has brought me to this page and begs a question - why would the MUEN cover a jumped up sunday league team in the first place? (free red - no match report men?) Surely as a poster states Alty are four divisions higher than FC but they don't have a fan section. Another example of MUEN bias. As you may guess I am a bitter Blue but hopefully making a valid point

Blue Dave, I would imagine the MEN cover FC United because they average 3,000 home gates, whereas Alty and other local non-league sides rarely make it out of three figures.
That shows that the demand for FC United news is as high as it is for Bury, Rochdale and Macc, hence the similar level of coverage.
When City were in Div Two, the MEN's coverage of City did not drop below that of Stockport and Bury, who were both a division higher.
It's not the level of football you play in, but the amount of interest, that matters.

Corky, Fair Enough well point response.

Well PUT response...sorry

Drinking alcohol is not allowed on the terraces in any ground in the UK. Are FC fans aware of this?? Also, are FC United that bad, that you have to get drunk first to watch them?

Have they found him yet?