November 2010
20 posts
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Nov 30th
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If you are "in the area"
…then get on this!  Attila the Stockbroker is also going to be performing appaz.  Its rumoured our very own boardmember, Adam Brown, is going to be djing too!
Nov 30th
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Highlights of the shock away draw to BHA
All courtesy of FA.TV… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWcMwNEamGc I wonder why they didnt show the banner? ;-) Still its a nicely put together video.  Mind you the FCUM.TV footage of the reaction back home with the ticketless fans is also worth a watch… http://www.fcum.tv/2010/11/28/the-flixton-reaction/
Nov 30th
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Nov 29th
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Nov 29th
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Dissent v Dissent
On Saturday, a team will take to the field in Brighton, who has seen its fans fucked over by an owner, taken part in many pitch invasions, experienced the odd last minute escape, have plans ahead to build a new ground and have lived through the experience of playing matches well away from the location they are named after.  “Ah FCUM” I hear you say.   No it’s the opposition, Brighton and Hove...
Nov 26th
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When the going gets tough, FC United get going...
http://fcunited.ru/viewvideo.php?no=12 As a nice preview to the Brighton game on Saturday, the Russian Branch have produced a great video with loads of great, often rarely seen, cup footage. C’mon Reds!
Nov 26th
Make it so!
Yesterday, Manchester Council approved FC United’s plans to build a new ground at Ten Acres Lane, Newton Heath, Manchester.  Now we’ve got to do is raise the rest of the funding! Im really impressed by the marketing material.  Transferring various famous Manchester sites to read “Make it So”. Read more here… http://www.fc-utd.co.uk/communityshares
Nov 26th
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Nov 25th
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Ultra Culture
This week I got my hands on a copy of Tifare Contro by Giovanni Francesio, which is a history of Italian Ultras, based on research and in some cases first hand experience.  Unfortunately it appears the book has only been produced so far in the languages of countries where appeal would be greatest i.e. Italy and Germany, which means most people reading this, wont get to enjoy it until someone...
Nov 24th
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Nov 22nd
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Self-promotion
Its my blog and I’ll gloat at getting an article on A Fine Lung as much as I want! http://www.afinelung.com/?p=2115 A report about the General Meeting of FC St Pauli members. A Fine Lung is a fan ran webzine and regularl fanzine, covering football, politics and culture from a Mancunian (and prodominantly red/FC) perspective.
Nov 22nd
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Nov 16th
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Nov 11th
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The Sloop John B docks at Italy...
Spotted over at http://asino.tumblr.com/ , a video of Ultras Andria singing Sloop John B.  Pretty impressive singing, but if you must cut to the chase its at 3m.07s. Here is the FC version… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUSlkKRONdk&feature=related
Nov 11th
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Praise from the banks of the river Elbe...
Neil Boo’s video of the win against Rochdale has made it on to the Ultra’ Sankt Pauli blog part of Gazetta d’Ultra, as well them sending their congratulations.  Lovely stuff! http://gazzetta.blogsport.de/2010/11/08/congrats-to-the-fcum/
Nov 10th
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Nov 10th
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Friday night has destroyed my brain...
…and all I can do is watch and rewatch this glorious video shot by our very own Neil Boo. (both Vimeo and Youtube formats) http://www.vimeo.com/16559247 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk0DXIzb6ng In case you some how missed it, FC United beat Rochdale away from home in the FA Cup.  Rochdale are four leagues higher up in the pyramid and although superior fitness got them back into the game...
Nov 8th
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FA Trophy Goals vs. Colwyn Bay
http://www.fcum.tv/2010/11/02/fc-united-v-colwyn-bay-fat-301010-goals/ The latest goals thanks to the coverage from FCUM.TV.  It includes a first time shot from Ovington and a belter from Jerome Wright.  Lets hope they have their shooting boots on for Friday too!
Nov 3rd
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Nov 1st