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Manager Margy says:

FC United manager Karl Marginson has made a special appeal for FC United supporters to get behind the team this Saturday by attending the FA Trophy Third Round tie at home to AFC Fylde in what he describes as FC’s hardest game of the season.

Margy said: “The vocal backing we received against Chorley in both games in the previous round were huge factors in us getting through eventually. We need the same response from the stands on Saturday for a game where victory will put us in the quarter finals of a competition with a Wembley final. I always bang on about team spirit and togetherness and our supporters are a crucial part of that off the pitch. We really do need a big turnout on Saturday to give us every chance of making the last eight.

“We have the players with the ability to beat Fylde, but our biggest asset is our supporters in the stands. A big, vocal turnout will give us a huge boost and an advantage over any team that plays us. It unnerves our opposition, as was clear to see in the Chorley replay and we will need every bit of that backing on Saturday in what will be our hardest game of the season. The match has the makings of being a cracking cup tie and with our fantastic fans behind us, we have every chance of causing an upset.???

We are expecting a big crowd for the game on Saturday and supporters are encouraged to arrive early to ease congestion at the turnstiles. If you haven’t attended a game for a while, then this Saturday is certainly one not to miss. With a place in the quarter finals of the FA Trophy for the winner then the stakes are high. As Margy says, we need your support to help us to victory – so get yourself to that football ground!

FC United v AFC Fylde
Saturday 24 January 2015, kick off 3pm
The Tameside Stadium
Richmond Street
Ashton-Under-Lyne
OL7 9HG

The match is pay-on-the-gate. Admission prices of £8 for Adults, £5 for Over 60s and £2 for Under 18s will apply.






First Posted ~ 12:18 Thu 22 Jan 2015
News ID ~ 5962
Last Updated ~ 00:47 Tue 16 Feb 2021