Rebel Reds go on alert

Stuart Brennan

October 20, 2006

FC UNITED face a formidable opponent tomorrow... in the shape of a 44-year-old ex-Manchester City midfielder!

Nigel Gleghorn's Newcastle Town host the runaway North West Counties League leaders and FC manager Karl Marginson says his team will have to keep a careful eye on player-manager Gleghorn, who also turned out for Ipswich, Birmingham, Stoke and Burnley.

"Newcastle are a good footballing side who get the ball down and pass, and if Gleghorn plays, he can be quite dangerous," said Marginson.

Gleghorn has joked that his plan to stop FC, who thrashed Squires Gate 8-0 last week, is to play eight centre-backs.

Meanwhile, FC are set to get their first woman director with Alison Watt, a scientist with the blood transfusion service, standing for election unopposed.

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Jane Melville, Denton (20/10/2006 at 15:39)

Good to see a female board member but standing unapposed is hardly seeing democracy being exercised is it? Whats happened to the FC womens team. Not so much urgency on that matter is there.

Free Red, Manchester (20/10/2006 at 16:10)

A little more info on the Newcastle match. The police have increased capacity for this Saturdays game against Newcastle Town to be played at Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium, kick off 3pm. Due to the increased capacity there will now be pay on the gate turnstiles in operation. Admission is priced: ¿¿7 limited seats (no concessions) and ¿¿5 for the rest of the ground (¿¿3 concessions). Address: Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium, Lilleshall Road, Clayton, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire. Tel. 01782 662351. Directions ¿¿" Leave the M6 at junction 15 and at the first roundabout turn left up the hill (A519) towards Newcastle. At the second roundabout turn right into Stafford Avenue and then take the first left into Tittensor Road to the ground. From the direction of Derby follow the A50 to Stoke and just after Stoke City¿¿TMs football ground go onto the A500 following signs to M6 South. At the junction with the motorway turn right up the hill (A519) and follow the directions above to the ground. Viva la revolution, come on FC.

Sammy the Snake, Stretford (20/10/2006 at 16:32)

Jane, you can't just walk into the league, but trust me, it is in the pipline.

Torpey's Ghost, Left Wing Gigg Lane (20/10/2006 at 16:52)

Jane, there is a women's team in the pipeline. You have to walk before you can run.

Free Red, Manchester (21/10/2006 at 21:54)

Newcastle 2-3 FC United. After Squires Gate I was hoping Newcastle would give us a better match and they did. In a match we could have lost or drawn, I think we can consider ourselves fortunate to take all 3 points. This has to be one of the best aways this season.

The Rubber Stamp, AW's back pocket (23/10/2006 at 03:44)

Hopefully she will provide a dissenting voice of reason among the FC board and step in and stop some of the hoolies before they get out of hand again.

corky, salford (23/10/2006 at 16:59)

Jane, there is a simple reason Alison Watt is unopposed. Half of the board - of 12 - are up for election every year, so there should be six places.
The death of Russell Delaney, and resignations of Andy Walsh and Joe Tully from the board, and the fact that only six people have put themselves up for election (three current board members and three new candidates) means all six are unopposed. But we can still vote against them if we choose. It's not ideal but it's unusual due to the fact that three members of the original board - who have done an excellent job - are not standing.
And if you are concerned about a women's team, why not join the club and help get it going - I am sure your efforts will be appreciated

Jane Melville, Denton (24/10/2006 at 08:05)

Torpey so are you suggesting that somehow men are able to "walk" sooner than women? What a patronising patriarchal relic of the Victorian age you are. Maybe FC could open a museum. You could be its first exhibit.

Just like Eddie, Salford (24/10/2006 at 11:05)

Rubber Stamp. I think the hoolies have already taken over. Did you see the comments to the effect there are enough to look after ourselves. That amounts to come and have a go if you think you are hard enough. The hoolie song. Lets be thankful we don't get that sort of stupidity at Old Trafford these days.

Free Red, Manchester (24/10/2006 at 14:56)

Just like Eddie, Salford. If you think that OT doesn¿¿TMt have a hooligan problem then how do you explain old age pensioners in Reading being beaten up when United played away a few weeks ago? How do you explain the small minority of hooligans that displayed the anti-FC banner at the Salford City game displaying the same banner at OT? Dont bother answering as I know you cant. The same mugs are all under Police investigation anyway.

Johniejohn, tunbridge wells (24/10/2006 at 15:53)

With all due respect Jane, what is stopping you setting up a women's team? Considing FCUM is only just over a year old, it has come a long way. Year 1 get team established etc, now in year 2, a reserve team and movements to start younger teams. If you want a women's team to play as FCUM, get involved, join the club, lobby for it. We are a democratic organisation, I have no particular opinion either way on women's football but please descend from your nonsensical high horse of accusing others of being patronising victorian values types. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Ja, Salford Blue (24/10/2006 at 16:05)

FC United = FCUM pure Genius lads, who thought of that one, my guess is the same mupprt who thought of IMUSA. you idiots dont half make me chuckle, HA

Ja, Salford Blue (25/10/2006 at 17:48)

So what have your famous FCUM ever won Andrew, i presume your an FCUM fan and not a Man United fan, or dou just like to support both of them?

Andrew Kilduff, Cheshire (26/10/2006 at 09:53)

Fc United have won the league in every year of their short but distinguished existence (he said jokingly). I support another non-league club in Runcorn but I admire Fc United. Things are more casual at this level with fans taking in other clubs games. It all makes a refreshing change from the more uptight Premiership. You should try the Maine Road Fc Vs Fc United game next month.

Ja, Salford Blue (27/10/2006 at 09:16)

To be honest with you Andrew I was thinking about going to the Maine Road game, im getting sick to death of watching overpayed billy big times in a half empty stadium with no atmosphere, and paying over ¿¿400 a season to do so. I belive the atmosphere at these games are second to none

Andrew Kilduff, Cheshire (27/10/2006 at 11:37)

You should take a look at the Maine Road www site. It is full of windups about the game and I think City play away that day. Check it out.

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