Members voted on the club's constitution, badge, and core principles and elected the 11-member board. [155] They also reached the GMWFL League Cup final but lost 0–1 to Manchester City Ladies. FC United Office Email - office@fc-utd.co.uk. We wanted a manager with managerial experience, especially one who can manage on a part-time basis and within … [45] Rudd holds the record for most goals scored in a single season, having scored 45 goals in the 2006–07 season. [153], F.C. [50][51], F.C. United entered Division Two of the North West Counties Football League, earned three consecutive promotions and were promoted for a fourth time to National League North for the 2015–16 season. [95], During their time at Bury, fixture clashes meant that F.C. United's inaugural members' meeting was held on 5 July 2005 at the Methodist Central Hall. United. [32] They then won their second cup of the season by beating Curzon Ashton 2–1 in the NWCFL's Challenge Cup final. The protests culminated in several fans invading the pitch during the last home game of the 2015–16 season, calling for the remaining board members deemed responsible for the lack of democracy and transparency at the club to resign. [75] The club's main sponsor in its inaugural 2005–06 season was the Bhopal Medical Appeal and in the 2006–07 season it was the Williams BMW Group. F.C. United reached the first round of the FA Cup for the first time, recording victories over Radcliffe Borough, Gainsborough Trinity, Norton & Stockton Ancients and Barrow to play League One side Rochdale. Founded in 2005 by Manchester United supporters opposed to American businessman Malcolm Glazer's takeover, F.C. The Board will be democratically elected by its members; Decisions taken by the membership will be decided on a one-member, one vote basis; The club will develop strong links with the local community and strive to be accessible to all, discriminating against none; The club will endeavour to make admission prices as affordable as possible, to as wide a constituency as possible; The club will encourage young, local participation—playing and supporting—whenever possible; The Board will strive wherever possible to avoid outright commercialism; The club will remain a non-profit organisation. United in a 2006 book:[129]. Coaching Licence : Avg. United play at the 4,400 capacity[1] Broadhurst Park, which opened in May 2015. FC United Office Fax - 0161 769 2014 UEFA B Licence, Avg. [92] Detailed information about the new facility was released in June 2011[93] and Manchester City Council approved the planning permission for the site on 27 October 2011. United of Manchester", "Key founder of FC United to stand down after 11 years", "Welcome Damian Chadwick, FC United's new CEO", "mxData signs new community sponsorship deal with FC United", "FC United beat Premier League giants to first football club awarded Living Wage employer title", "Manchester United supporters still hold club's heart and soul dear not their bottom line", "Eric Cantona: I didn't punch him strong enough. [127][128] Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson questioned the loyalty of fans who decided to form the club and the motivation behind the forming of F.C. [9][10] Supporters first considered forming a breakaway club in 1998 during an attempted takeover of Manchester United by BSkyB. Former Manchester United forward Eric Cantona has supported the club, describing them as "having a great idea" and expressing hope that F.C. [157] They finished runners-up in the two following seasons, behind MSB Woolton Ladies in 2015–16 and Merseyrail Bootle in 2016–17, winning a league and county cup in the latter season. [16], Karl Marginson was appointed as the club's manager on 22 June, and the club held trials for players four days later. After beating Bamber Bridge 3–2 in the semi-finals, F.C. United lost seven consecutive league matches; their worst run ever as of April 2017[update]. United were sponsored by mxData, a Manchester-based mobile app development company. [41][42] Earlier that season, F.C. [77] This was changed for the 2009–11 seasons to a red shirt with a black and white stripe down the left side, manufactured by Admiral Sportswear. [140], The largest number of points the team accrued is 112 in the 2006–07 season, and the highest number of goals scored in a season is 157, achieved in 42 matches in 2006–07. Reynolds explained “I spoke to Jamie at length and he fully understands the reasons. [46][47] In the league, they qualified for the end of season play-offs, despite finishing 6th, due to the demotion of Northwich Victoria for breaching of financial rules. Delays with Broadhurst Park meant that F.C. FC United of Manchester have announced that manager Neil Reynolds has agreed to a new two year contract with the club. As the ground was not ready at the start of the season, they used Bower Fold as a temporary home. United faced Skelmersdale United in the promotion play-off final, coming back from a goal down to win 4–1 and earn their third successive promotion to play in the Northern Premier League Premier Division. United players to have played international football include Stephen O'Halloran (Republic of Ireland), Ludovic Quistin (Guadeloupe), Jason St Juste and Jacob Hazel (both St Kitts and Nevis). [79] At the start of the 2018–19 season, Errea replaced O'Neill's as kit supplier. [1] Within the Main Stand is a clubhouse with a bar and catering facilities, club offices, changing rooms, a medical suite and a classroom. United hosted a test event at Broadhurst Park on 16 May 2015, staging a short match between their first team and an Invitational XI made up of past players. United used a further six stadia for home fixtures: Altrincham's Moss Lane;[96] Radcliffe Borough's Stainton Park;[97] Hyde United's Ewen Fields;[98] Stalybridge Celtic's Bower Fold;[99][100] Curzon Ashton's Tameside Stadium;[101] and Flixton's Valley Road. United lost the replay at Gigg Lane 0–4,[44] in front of their highest home attendance of 6,731. [5] He stepped down from the role at the end of June 2016. United played in the Second Division of the North West Counties Football League (NWCFL), which is level ten of the English football league system and nine levels below the Premier League. [58] They secured their promotion to the National League North following a 1–0 win against Stourbridge on 21 April 2015; after seven years of trying. [45] The club's heaviest league defeat is 0–6 away to Harrogate Town on 10 March 2018 in the National League North. They defeated Rochdale 3–2 after a late winner from Mike Norton,[43] and played eventual 2010–11 League One champions Brighton & Hove Albion in the second round. In cup competitions, F.C. United beat Bradford in Bank Holiday bonanza", "F.C. [118], F.C. [8], F.C. [34], In 2007–08, F.C. [52] They won 3–1 against Witton Albion in the semi-final,[53] but lost the final for the third consecutive time with a 1–2 defeat to Hednesford Town. Chadwick stood down in 2018 and was replaced by Paul Smith. United of Manchester" had been chosen, beating "A.F.C. [119][120] The board consists of up to 11 members who are elected by the members of the club. Brill! The contract will see Reynolds with the club until the end of the 2022 season. [45] Tom Greaves is the club's all-time record goal-scorer with 102 goals in all competitions, which includes 86 in the league and 16 in cup matches as of January 2018[update]. FC United of Manchester. [90] However a year later, in March 2011, Manchester City Council backed out from funding the stadium. The site lists all clubs he coached and all clubs he played for. In 2019 they were relegated back to the Northern Premier League. United of Manchester seasons, Category:F.C. After a 3–2 first round win over Rochdale, F.C. [75] The club's first kit was a plain red shirt, white shorts and plain black socks. United operate as a community benefit society. United became the first football club in the United Kingdom to be accredited as a living wage employer by the Living Wage Foundation. United's formation, the owners of Leigh RMI offered to merge the two clubs, but the parties decided against the idea. [62] In November, the club ended their cup runs for the 2015–16 season after two successive home defeats to Stalybridge Celtic 3–4 in the Manchester Premier Cup and to A.F.C. [68] Greaves, who became the club's all-time record goal-scorer in December 2017, saw his contract extended until the end of the 2018–19 season. Keg and James catch up with FC United of Manchester's manager Neil Reynolds before the match against Warrington Town. United's successful 2006/07 season in Division One of the NWCFL earned the club a promotion to Division One North of the Northern Premier League. [24] The club played its home matches at Bury's Gigg Lane. United were also criticised at the time for a deficit in democracy, transparency and accountability between their officials and the membership. With an attendance figure of 1,014, there was a good atmosphere from kick-off with the return of former manager Neil Reynolds, who is FC United's new boss. However Basford equalised to leave the score 1-1 at half time. United, was appointed to the position in 2005. [87] The stadium is shared with a local junior team, Moston Juniors F.C. FC United of Manchester is delighted to announce that Neil Reynolds has been appointed first team manager – Reynolds joins us from Bamber Bridge and will take charge of the first team after our away trip to Kidderminster Harriers on Saturday. United stadium plans for Moston passed by council", "Building work finally begins on FC United's new stadium", "F.C. United's first competitive match was a 5–2 away victory against Leek County School Old Boys on 13 August 2005. Neil Reynolds joined FC United from Bamber Bridge in October 2018 and was unable to keep the Red Rebels in the National League system. 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[85] The official opening game was a friendly against Benfica B on 29 May,[105] the anniversary of Manchester United's victory over Benfica in the 1968 European Cup Final. [126], F.C. I said my side can’t go out and do what we did Tuesday night. [121] Damian Chadwick, another founding member of the club, took up the position in November 2016. United of Manchester players to see a list of notable F.C. United 4–0 Nantwich Town match report", "Five star F.C. United achieved eight-goal victory margins on three further occasions, in 8–0 wins over Squires Gate, Glossop North End and Nelson, all during the 2006–07 season. [29] Despite losing that game 0–1, the team were promoted to Division One. FC United of Manchester manager Neil Reynolds spoke to his club’s in-house media team soon after the draw to say he was looking forward to testing himself against a league team. United ended their groundsharing agreement with Bury after nine seasons in preparation for their move to Broadhurst Park. 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Manager: Neil Reynolds All fixtures. [86] The ground is surrounded on all sides by covered stands: the St. Mary's Road End (east), the North Stand, the Lightbowne Road End (west) and the Main Stand (south), the latter of which has seating sections. Reynolds, aged 41, has been around the non-league circuit for 25 years as a player, coach, assistant manager and manager. United as "traitors". - It will be off 29-02-20 on Vimeo He has a UEFA B coaching badge and puts a strong emphasis on squad fitness, using the latest technology to track progress. [138] On 5 June, the EGM took place and a new board of 11 members were elected, leading to "a sense of progression and an air of optimism" among the club's members. [109][110][111][112], During their first season (2005–06), F.C. The former Darwen, Clitheroe and Bamber Bridge midfielder served as Assistant Manager for five years under Neil Crowe at Bamber Bridge, before being promoted to first team Manager in December 2016, leading his side to NPL Cup success the following April. Citizenship: [114][115] Their average league attendance then levelled out at approximately 2,000 per game,[116] before rising to an average of 2,155 in 2014–15, the then-seventh highest attendance in non-League football. They were, however, able to play in the North West Counties League Challenge Cup. [106][107], F.C. United's youth team were represented in the England Schoolboys squad by Scott Cheetham in 2011[147] and in 2013, the club signed Pakistan international defender Amjad Iqbal from Bradford Park Avenue. [141] The club's best performance in the FA Cup was a second round appearance during the 2010–11 season. Broadhurst Park, 310 Lightbowne Road, Moston, Manchester, M40 0FJ. [6] Membership is obtained by paying an annual fee of £15 to the club (£3 for children) but each member receives only one share in the club and is entitled to a single vote at meetings, regardless of the amount donated. United finished third in the 2012–13 season to book a place in the play-offs. [74] The shirt bears no sponsorship logo, as it was written into the club's constitution that the club should not have a shirt sponsor. A statement on the club’s official website says, Reynolds explained, “I spoke to Jamie at length and he fully understands the reasons. England, Coaching Licence : [103][104] F.C. Manchester 1878", "Manchester Central", and "Newton Heath United",[13][14][15] and F.C. 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National League North bottom side FC United of Manchester appoint new manager 18th October 2018 Editor Uncategorized 0 EvoStik Premier Division side Bamber Bridge are now searching for a new manager as it was announced that manager Neil Reynolds has agree to become the boss of National League North bottom side FC United of Manchester. It is a bit sad, that part, but I wonder just how big a United supporter they are. United's formation was the 12 May 2005 takeover of Manchester United by American businessman Malcolm Glazer. They made their debut in the FA Cup that season, but lost 1–2 to Fleetwood Town in the first qualifying round. United reached the second round of the FA Cup in 2010–11 and the fourth round of the FA Trophy in 2014–15. In order to generate additional playing budget, Manager Neil Reynolds has made the extremely difficult decision in asking Jamie Milligan, FC United’s Assistant Manager, to leave the club. United recorded a 1–1 away draw with Brighton & Hove Albion, forcing a home replay which they lost 0–4. United appointed Karl Marginson as its manager. United's club colours are red, white and black—the same colours worn by Manchester United. 4-1-4-1. [5] Each member can vote on how the club is run, including voting for board members, kit designs and season ticket prices. United's highest home attendances are 6,731 against Brighton in the second round of the 2010–11 FA Cup on 8 December 2010 and 6,023 against Great Harwood Town in the North West Counties Football League Division Two on 22 April 2006, both at Gigg Lane.[45]. United will "become a great club and win the European Cup in 50 years' time". £12 to watch this match! United of Manchester players, Northern Premier League Division One North, Greater Manchester Women's Football League, North West Women's Regional Football League, "F.C. [59] The club's top scorer for this championship winning season was Tom Greaves,[45] the same player who scored the winning goal for Bradford Park Avenue against F.C. It's more about them than us. [40] They beat Bradford Park Avenue 2–0 in the semi-finals but lost the final 0–1 to Colwyn Bay. As with all non league matches this… [148] Other F.C. [139] Six other players, Rory Patterson, Mike Norton, Matthew Wolfenden, Jerome Wright, Simon Carden and Stuart Rudd have also scored more than 50 goals for the club. [69][70], After a poor start to the 2018–19 season, Greaves left the club at the end of August 2018, with long-serving former player David Chadwick acting as interim manager. Neil Reynolds The 41-year-old was officially announced as FC United of Manchester’s new manager yesterday after taking charge of Brig for the final time on Saturday. The squad overview can be embedded on the own homepage via iframe. [145][146] F.C. United defended the visit as "an essential part" of the development of financial vehicles for football fans, arguing that it will help government representatives to better understand the benefits and challenges of social investment. The club was founded in 2005 by disaffected supporters of Manchester United. For the women's football club from Jakobstad, Finland, see, List of F.C. United in Russia – statistics database, Independent Manchester United Supporters Association, 2007 A.S. Roma–Manchester United F.C. [45], In the 2011–12 season, F.C. [48][49] They beat Chorley 2–0 in the play-off semi-final to qualify for consecutive play-off finals but lost 0–1 to Bradford Park Avenue in the penultimate minute of extra time. [133][134], In 2016, protests by supporters led to several board members stepping down and an Emergency General Meeting (EGM) to elect a new board was subsequently called. [130] In 2010, aged 43, he said that he would be prepared to play for the club. United reached the first round of the FA Trophy for the first time after knocking out Frickley Athletic, Durham City and Altrincham. [71] In late October, the club appointed Neil Reynolds as first team manager. FC United of Manchester didn't come close to the biggest win of their short history as League One Doncaster dished out a harsh reality check in front of the television cameras. We stood here four or five days ago and I wasn’t happy. [80], The club's second kit, worn when playing away against a team with a predominantly red kit, is a white shirt, white shorts and socks. After a 1–1 away draw at Withdean Stadium, F.C. In order to generate additional playing budget, FC United of Manchester Manager Neil Reynolds has made the difficult decision to ask Jamie Milligan, FC United’s Assistant Manager, to leave the club.