FC UTD

[Nobby Nobbs]

10yrs after forming they've build a new stadium, are 2 promotions away from the football league and have Benfica coming over to play when they open their new stadium, not bad for a couple of guys who dreamt up the who concept over a pint.

 

[ijjysmith]

I played against a 5 aside team a few years ago that had their keeper in goal.

Needless to say we didn't score and they scored lots!

 

[Mikey_Fitzgerald]

Going to try and get to the Stockport County Vs FC United match next season, so long as it doesn't clash with Everton

 

[blue4eva77]

Its a great story to be honest. A dream that has become reality.

 

[Reidy's Bottle Of Grecian]

1st ever match was at Leigh RMI, they played each year to thank Leigh for the help they gave them in the setting up of the club and for offering their ground at the time, they even offered to let them 'take over' RMI but that was rejected on the basis that they would then be doing what they are protesting against.

 

[roydo]

Imagine if they get drawn in the FA Cup.

 

[Yid4life]

Love the whole concept of FC United. Still refuse to have a sponsor on their shirts. Good luck to them.

 

[COYBL25]

Can someone explain what happens if hypothetically they continued to move up through the leagues and had to pay big transfer fees, wages, negotiate TV deals etc - surely they would end up becoming the very thing that they walked away from. It's in no way a criticism as I think what they have done is brilliant, but how do they stop themselves having to put their noses in the trough with everyone else, principles don't balance the books ?.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Can someone explain what happens if hypothetically they continued to move up through the leagues and had to pay big transfer fees, wages, negotiate TV deals etc - surely they would end up becoming the very thing that they walked away from. It's in no way a criticism as I think what they have done is brilliant, but how do they stop themselves having to put their noses in the trough with everyone else, principles don't balance the books ?.

Like Barcelona to an extent. Football is an insatiable mistress and few clubs can succeed whilst maintaining principles that other clubs are all too happy to break (sadly).

 

[COYBL25]

Like Barcelona to an extent. Football is an insatiable mistress and few clubs can succeed whilst maintaining principles that other clubs are all too happy to break (sadly).

I was just thinking if ever serious money started rolling in people will show their true colours. There's got to be a point where to go any further they would have to jump on the gravy train. I can't think of many pro footballers that would be happy to take lower wages on principle !

 

[rascal]

What they're doing is great. Especially so for local sports in Moston. All power to them.

 

[Huyton Layne]

I'll throw a tenner in for St Domingos FC. I'll even make butties but they may be stale after they travel across the Atlantic.

 

[AndyC]

Just wondering what it would take our board to do to so p155 off our fan base that Evertonians chose to go the FC Utd route ?
The Glazers certainly polarised the Manure support, but could BK & co wind us up to that extent?

 

[degsy]

Just wondering what it would take our board to do to so p155 off our fan base that Evertonians chose to go the FC Utd route ?
The Glazers certainly polarised the Manure support, but could BK & co wind us up to that extent?

Not holding my breath on that ever happening

 

[potato]

10yrs after forming they've build a new stadium, are 2 promotions away from the football league and have Benfica coming over to play when they open their new stadium, not bad for a couple of guys who dreamt up the who concept over a pint.

benfica's B team

prob as good as southport