danielgear Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 History F.C. United of Manchester is an English semi-professional football club based in Bury, Greater Manchester that plays in the Northern Premier League Premier Division. It was formed in 2005 by Manchester United supporters opposed to American businessman Malcolm Glazer's controversial takeover of the club. The supporters own the club and vote on how the club is run.The club entered the North West Counties Football League Division Two in 2005, winning the league in their inaugural season. In their second season, they were crowned champions of North West Counties Football League Division One and were promoted to the Northern Premier League. The 2007–08 season saw them finish second in the Northern Premier League Division One North and gain promotion through the end of season play-offs. Since then they have played in the Northern Premier League Premier Division, reaching the play-off final in 2010–11. The club also reached the Second Round Proper of the FA Cup in the 2010–11 season. F.C. United has played at Gigg Lane since its formation in a ground-share with Bury. However, the club has applied for planning permission to build its own ground in north Manchester in time for the 2013–14 season. The team is managed by former sunday league player, Daniel Gear. Manager Profile Club Profile Club Info Finances Squad Facilities This game has been set up with just the English leagues loaded and a large database with extra players loaded from Europe to bring the player total up to around 35000. My aim is to overtake both the Manchester teams long term, Also I want to bring through as many Youth Players as I can and will be giving them a (YP) and updating on their progress. Im Expecting a slow climb to the top as I will also be ensuring we are financially stable throughout. I've skipped the first season (like Dafuges challenge so Fc United are playable) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Good to see you again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 Good to see you again. Cheers Delta, Gonna be more sensible this time round with decisions Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 Pre-season We needed Centre backs and Centre Midfielders urgently, This was showed in the first match, we seemed to improve from there on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I suppose you could have picked a worse side to be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 I suppose you could have picked a worse side to be. The main problem will be we play at bury And it seems like the rent is more than we earning, I like the fact they have no history at this level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JojoVillaHursty Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Good luck will be following. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 Good luck will be following. Hope i can make it an enjoyable read for you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 August 2013 Results Great start in the first match 5-0, just looks like we used all our goals for the month up in that one game. The Histon game was a write off before we started because of our small squad our players were knackered after two games in a week so I had to play a patch up team. Transfers I mentioned in previous update we needed Centre Backs and Centre Midfielders. Robin Nicholls came in to add depth in Centre Midfield then I loaned Lee Mole and Ben Walster as cover for the defence, I then Tied up Jack Lilley who looks like a Potential star. Mark Hughes came in on loan at the end of month to hopefully add a few goals to our frontline. Youth Player 1 Darren Sheil became (YP1) when he made his debut vs Histon, Breaking the record for our youngest player ever. He looks like a tidy midfielder and I will look to bring him on as often as possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 Crash Dump and forgot to set up saves properly (sorted now) had to replay last 2 matches Extra point which feels bit bad as I didn't get first time round but I'll carry on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Butterball Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Good luck with this Dan. It's no easy feat with FC United. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 Good luck with this Dan. It's no easy feat with FC United. Cheers Barney, I'll try my hardest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 Youth Player Update Callam Dixon gets (YP2) after he made his debut from the bench Junior Coaching Asked the board to improve and they duly agreed, Turn't down my appeal for improvement in youth setup though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 September 2013 Update League Results Unbeaten at home this month and a draw at Kettering, Disappointed about the Bury Town result as we were 2-0 up!! I'm finding match fitness and squad rotation my main problem but for a newly promoted team with the aim to avoid relegation I'm happy with the start we have made. League Table If we are 15th in april I'll be happy Player of Month After our strikers went abit goal-shy after the first game of the season, I needed a striker to add abit of firepower, He only scored 2 in 15 whilst on loan to Welling last season in the BSS but since he joined us he has scored 6 in 7! All 6 this month. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 Transfer Update After 15 games I could see a few gaps in our squad and I some spare budget to bring in 4 players who I hope will give us more options I've brought him in to partner Summer signing Jack Liley at the heart of the defence, Adam Jones has been playing alongside him but he is more of a 3rd choice. Hopefully Liley and Francis will build a partnership Mcluckie was brought in because current Right midfielder Roca is a lazy sod! and he needs some competition, According to my "trusted" Scout Mcluckie could be a leading BSP midfielder Right back is a problem for me, I have Dean Stott but he can't play every game, I did bring Ben Walster in on loan to cover but in the 3 games he covered hes been awful so I'm hoping Jones can be a reliable back up, he does have the potential to be better than Stott but hes not near yet. I had this guy on trial for 4 weeks, in 6 reserve team matches he scored 14! so I've Offered him a deal until the end of the season. He gives me another striking option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 October 2013 update League Results W-D-L this month, the loss at home to Alfreton saw our unbeaten home run in league end. FA Cup Results A Great result vs Radcliffe and when we drew Stalybridge I fancied my chances to make the 1st round proper but they turned us over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 November 2013 League Results We started the month with 2 great wins, coming back from 2-0 down vs Vauxhall the highlight, after the away defeat at Harrogate we picked up 4 from a possible 9 at home, the draw against Bradford PA was disappointing, Brandon Windsor scored 2 from the bench out of 3 sub apperances in the league and Mark Hughes grabbed another 5 goals this month League Table Amazing postion but only 8 points from relegation zone shows we are anything but out of the relegation battle FA Trophy Results Played youth and fringe players, shocked they managed to grab a draw to force a replay, I didn't really want the extra matches as my players struggling already with fitness, the same "2nd XI" played replay and were outclassed. Monthly Review The Big news is Mark Hughes is now a FC United player, after the start he's made I agreed a Transfer record breaking £6,000 deal to bring him to the club. The month went well enough and our league position looks good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Doing well so far,good to see your fighting for a playoff spot.Hopefully you can topple Manchester United one day! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypanimz Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Solid start. I would love to see you overtake United. Best of luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 Doing well so far,good to see your fighting for a playoff spot.Hopefully you can topple Manchester United one day! Cheers, I don't think we are good enough for playoffs yet. Thats the long term plan, emulate Manchester United Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 Solid start. I would love to see you overtake United. Best of luck! thanks, Looking at 40 season minimum realistic aim 10-15 before I get to premiership Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 December 2013 League Results League Table Monthly Review A Good month 3 wins from 4, Just a shame about the Blyth result as we were allover them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Butterball Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 A nice run of results there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 A nice run of results there. Thanks Barney Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshpmilton Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Decent start to the season. I always find that once you get into the New Year, results can often be easier to find as the Saturday/Tuesday fixture pattern calms down a bit. Out of interest, where did you get the logos from? Playing at the same level, and frustrated with seeing the default colour badges everywhere! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 Decent start to the season. I always find that once you get into the New Year, results can often be easier to find as the Saturday/Tuesday fixture pattern calms down a bit.Out of interest, where did you get the logos from? Playing at the same level, and frustrated with seeing the default colour badges everywhere! FM-base, theres an 800 club all english team pack, Just gone past the new year and I agree with what you are saying my main problem is still Match Fitness, I have a steady 15 players that are good enough then 7 reserves/yth that aren't so Its trying to blend the team so that it isn't too weakened when I rest players Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Very solid going so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 Very solid going so far. Cheers, I will be happy with Midtable anything above that is overachieving Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 January 2014 League Results League Table Month Review A poor month really 2 points from 12 saw us drop down the table abit but we are still out of relegation zone so I'm happy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 Feb 2014 Results A short month Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 Youth Intake 2013/14 Peter James Highest potential, Striker give him a few games and the season comes to an end. Darren Morris This is great because I have no second choice Left midfielder so he will get lots of games Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 Youth Players 3 + 4 Peter James and Darren Morris have been allocated the YP 3 and YP 4 Morris becomes FC Uniteds youngest ever player too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 March 2014 Table Monthly Review 4 points from 12, We are sat in midtable with 6 games remaining 6 points from safety, I think 3 wins and we will be fine. Its been a season of foundation laying for the future, we aren't ready for BSP yet so hopefully next season we can push on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 April & May 2014 Results Table will be in season review next Planning permission This is a massive let-down, to have our own stadium would be great for long term New Contract Year extension agreed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abulezz Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Not a bad first season - if you can get some defensive help and maybe one more striker, you should be golden Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 Season Review FC United of Manchester 2013-14 Season Final League Table 13th Position - First season, Avoid relegation was the aim and we have hit mid table which I'm happy about. League Graph Key Players James Spencer Goalkeeper - He only kept 6 clean sheets all season but in certain games he kept the scores down or level plus he played every game but 1 Jack Lilley Signed for a bargin £325 this young centre back has firmly stamped his mark on my team, Future Captain in the making Jermone Wright If we scored a goal, 9 times out of 10 this man played a part in it. Mark Hughes Record breaking signing, Was brought in on loan orginally and started on fire with 8 goals in 9 games. So brought in permantley goals dried up abit in second half of season Mike Norton Captain and Top Scorer at 33 next season may be his last Youth Prospect Season Update YP1 In around the 1st team all season, hes my 3rd choice Centre Midfielder, He's abit too defensive and his passing lets him down but he's improved and could be a mainstay next season. YP2 Made his Debut then sent him out on loan to Ramsbottom where he got 14 games, Hopefully next season he will be around the first team, if not another loan could be best. YP3 Made two appearances after coming through the Youth Intake, He will get alot more games next season and I intend to make him the long term replacement for Wright YP4 Made two appearances after coming through Youth Intake. May be out on loan next season as not quite ready for 1st team and rather he played than sit on bench, Highest potential at club according to Staff Club Finances Could be worse Next Season Top Half, Playoffs has to be the aim, gonna try and tidy up the squad in summer. Need a Centre Back as Francis flopped big time. Gonna try and bring the YP's through more YP1 mainly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 Not a bad first season - if you can get some defensive help and maybe one more striker, you should be golden Cheers, Deft need some defensive help. Hoping my strikeforce can do the job Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Rather close that league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 Rather close that league. yeah 7points between 8th and 20th so I don't know if that means we are in the "bottom" group of teams and 7th above is the "top" group Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 Pre-Season Review Results Not a good preseason really, first two games I can understand but the other 3 I expected better. Transfers IN No money spent, 3 frees and a loan. Transfers OUT I let Sheil (YP1) and Dixon (YP2) out on loan for season both on first team deals, I had intended to keep Sheil at club but he is 3rd choice so hoping on loan he will play week in week out and improve. Jones and Fenwick wanted too leave, Bolland and Francis weren't good enough, Giggs didn't make an appearance last season so let him go, he was my ass man too but got a new one in. Wolfendan wouldn't agree a new deal which was a shame Signings Gerard Kinsella Scout recommended him so I brought him in too strengthen the Midfield. Adam Field Francis replacement, hopefully he can form a partnership with Lilley. Jordan Binns Straight replacement for Tom Jones who wanted out. Jamie Gray Brought in on loan to give us cover now Sheil has gone out on loan Transfer Targets Still looking for a back up Left Back after Fenwick left Youth Player Update Sheil (YP1) & Dixon(YP2) have both been sent out on loan. Going to keep Morris (YP3) and James (YP4) at club for time being, If I don't use them I will send them out. I'm Expecting Peter Hutchinson (centre back) to get (YP5) sometime this season has he's my 4th choice centre back, He spent last season out on loan and has come back with 4* potential. Season Expectations Board want top half finish, I would be happy with that back would really like Playoffs minimum Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abulezz Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 I think with your new signings, you should be aiming and pushing for a play-off spot! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 I think with your new signings, you should be aiming and pushing for a play-off spot! I'd be chuffed if we make playoffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Good job on avoiding relegation.Hopefully you can push on now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 While generally pre-season results are irrelevant, morale effects might lead to a tough start to the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypanimz Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 You have a solid platform to build on after last season. I think the play-offs are definately a possibility this season. Good luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 While generally pre-season results are irrelevant, morale effects might lead to a tough start to the season. Hopefully we can build up morale asap Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 You have a solid platform to build on after last season. I think the play-offs are definately a possibility this season. Good luck. Cheers, I feel the squad is stronger even though its smaller, might have to raid loan market at some point Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 Good job on avoiding relegation.Hopefully you can push on now. Thanks,I hope so Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
karax268 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Solid first season. Hopefully you can build on that in the next Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielgear Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 August 2014 Results League Table Monthly Review 5 points from 5 games, Not the most inspiring start! Maybe the poor pre-season played a part? Good News for 2 of my YP's Darren Morris(YP3) Scored on his debut and first start for the club Vs Lowestoft in the first game and Peter James(YP4) Came off the bench to score the winner vs Colwyn Bay. The team seems to have settled well enough, With only 3 new signings not many issuing with blending. Hopefully we can improve quick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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