F.C United of Manchester
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FC United of Manchester are a Manchester based community & fan owned football club born in 2005. The club set up in protest to Malcolm Glazer's takeover of Manchester United' is a statement often used to describe FC United. But while there is no doubt that FC would not have happened without the American invasion, it was the catalyst, the final straw, but not the sole reason.
The material theft of a Manchester institution, forcibly taken from the people of Manchester, was the tip of a pyramid of destruction, with changing kick off times for the benefit of television, soulless all-seater stadia full of 'new' supporters intent to sit back and watch rather than partake in the occasion, heavy handed stewarding and ridiculously priced tickets propping it all up.
By May 2005 some supporters had had enough. The failure to prevent Glazer and repeat the successful repulsion of Rupert Murdoch in 1998 resurrected a 'last resort' idea from that previous campaign and the FC United wheels were put in motion. A group of individuals determined to continue the fight formed a steering committee and FC United of Manchester was delivered.
Critics of the idea argued that if supporters were disgruntled with the Premiership then why didn't they go and support other local cash-strapped clubs instead of setting up their own? But that wouldn't have been theirs would it? It wouldn't have been United and it wouldn't have been right to takeover another club after they had just been taken over themselves. Nor could they drift off in various directions and be lost to each other and maybe football forever. They wanted to maintain the momentum of the protest, to stick together, to sing United songs, to reminisce and bring back the good bits of the good old days. They wanted Our Club, Our Rules and they got just that, a member owned democratic, not-for-profit organisation created by Manchester United fans. A club accessible to all of the Greater Manchester community, dedicated to encouraging participation of youth whether it be playing or supporting and to providing affordable football for all.
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Our first league match is away at Brackley on Saturday. http://fc-utd.co.uk/m_story.php?story_id=7528
IMPORTANT INFO FOR SEASON TICKET HOLDERS For this season, in partnership with our ticketing partner Eventim, Season Tickets will be issued in the form of a plastic card with barcode that will be scanned at the turnstiles. Unfortunately there has been a slight delay in getting these cards produced in time for the our first two home matches of the season, so physical matchday tickets for the Spennymoor and Kidderminster Harriers home matches will be posted out to all Season Ticket Holders at no cost to the club or Season Ticket Holder. In previous seasons, Season Ticket Holders were allocated a Season Ticket Book where the relevant matchday voucher was presented at the turnstiles. This season the Season Tickets will be in the form of a plastic card, which will include the Season Ticket Holder’s details together with a barcode which will be scanned by the turnstile operator at the ground. For the opening two home matches against Spennymoor Town on Tuesday 8th August ko 7.45pm and Kidderminster Harriers on Saturday 12th August ko 3pm, Season Ticket Holders will receive a physical matchday tickets to present at the turnstiles. These matchday tickets feature unique holograms and customer details so are secure against fraud. Eventim will post and deliver these matchday tickets at no extra cost to the club including a letter to explain that the season ticket cards will be delivered immediately after these first two fixtures in time for our third home match of the season against Boston United on Saturday 26th August ko 3pm Any Season Ticket Holders who have not received their Matchday tickets on or before Monday 7th August are requested to contact the office by telephone on 0161 769 2005. All Season Tickets (and Membership cards) will be sent out to season ticket holders and members in the post in time for the Boston United home match on Saturday 26th August . Unlike previous seasons there will not be an option to collect Season Tickets and Membership cards at the ground. By 26th August, the new season ticket scanning system will be in place and all turnstile operators will be receive training on the new system. Eventim staff will be present at this fixture to help oversee the process at the turnstiles. BUYING A SEASON TICKET Supporters can purchase a season ticket at any time throughout the season. If you have not received your season ticket in time for the next home match after you have bought a season ticket, please bring confirmation of your purchase to the office on the day of the match, where you will be issued with a match ticket. Season Tickets can be purchased via the club shop at: http://www.fcumshop.co.uk By telephone by ringing the office on 0161 769 2005 You can buy a ticket in person at the office on the day of the following matches (card or cash payments accepted). Tues 8th August - Spennymoor Town (h) Saturday 12th August - Kidderminster (h) Saturday 26th August - Boston (h) (If bought prior to the match, you will be issued a match ticket for that game) Season Tickets can also be bought on non-match days from the office (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm). Full details at: http://www.fc-utd.co.uk/m_story.php?story_id=7527
Friday 28th July kick-off 7.45pm Pre-Season Friendly FC United v Bolton Wanderers Broadhurst Park, 310 Lightbowne Road, Moston, Manchester M40 0FJ ADMISSION PRICES: Pay on the Gate £10 Adults £6 Concessions £3 under 18s MATCH ARRANGEMENTS http://fc-utd.co.uk/m_story.php?story_id=7520
Support the Club and the local community with our "Buy and donate" season ticket scheme. http://www.fcumshop.co.uk/_buyProduct.php?back=1&page=page40&news=690
More than 800 season tickets now sold. Help us reach 1,000 by the end of July!
Here is the video of Tom Greaves scoring with an overhead kick against Salford City on Saturday.
More than 700 season tickets now sold.
PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY TOMORROW Salford City v FC United of Manchester Moor Lane, 3pm £7 Adults, £3 Concessions Gate receipts shared between both clubs.
Support a better way for football – by the fans and for the fans. 2017/18 memberships available: http://www.fcumshop.co.uk/_buyProduct.php?back=1&page=page40&news=675
New t-shirt designs at: www.fcumshop.co.uk
FC United beat Bohemians 2-1 in an international friendly between two fan-owned clubs. http://www.extratime.ie/articles/19337/friendly-report-bohemians-1---2-fc-united-of-manchester/
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