Split the Cables

FC United 2-0 Prescot Cables
Unibond Premier League; attendance 2,045

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Had a few alternative games lined to visit but in the end I stayed loyal to FC United. Think it was the text I received on Friday from FC United asking us to come along and cheer on a possible third consecutive win. Signed by Margy the manager. The Biffa said "Margy hasn't sent you that text. It's from Margy's gimp". "Margy doesn't have a gimp" I retorted "it's definately from him".

Ended up getting a later tram than usual which got me to Bury just in time for kick-off after that 10 minute walk downhill from the station. Game eventually settled down, and after about 20 minutes I was thinking that FC are coming close to scoring. I was still thinking that when the ref blew for half time. Sat in front of the three amusing blokes who I remember from the play-off game against Bamber Bridge in May. You get banter, bickering, match updates from their mobiles and some funny anecdotes.

Second half and FC score from their first breakaway attack. Goalie couldn't hold the shot and Simon Carden slots home the re-bound. A couple of substitutions Tunji Moses, son of Remi Moses who played for Man. United made his debut. Also Tristram Whitman a forward with yellow boots on loan from Farsley Celtic I understand - he kept getting caught offside.

A comfortable win that gives the team a chance of a play-off place. Also a good attendance today back above 2,000.

My 42nd game this season - aiming for 60 to match the 60 I saw in the year 2008. Admission £7.50, raffle ticket £1, tram £2.90