Author: Jorgen Hatten
More than a match: The financial stakes behind FC United’s play-off semi-final
Hyde United’s all important goal at Broadhurst Park last Saturday did more than just condemn FC United of Manchester to defeat. It effectively ended their title hopes – which denied them automatic promotion – and left the fan-owned club facing some high-pressure play-off games as their only remaining route out of Step 3 in the […]
Eastside United: From nothing to the football pyramid in 365 days
Have you ever tried to build a football club from scratch on FIFA or Football Manager? In a matter of hours, you can sign players, organise fixtures and climb through the divisions. In reality, it is far more complicated. Eight months after launching with no ground, no funding and no place in the English football pyramid, Eastside United are […]
Skinner: Fixture schedule ‘a factor’ in derby defeat
Manchester United boss Marc Skinner raised concerns over fixture scheduling following his side’s derby defeat to Manchester City at Old Trafford. The two sides occupied the top two spots in the Barclays Women’s Super League ahead of the clash, but the contest proved one-sided as City took another step towards a first league title in […]
Preview: Injury concerns mount as Real Madrid and Man City renew Champions League rivalry
Key players could be missing from both Manchester City and Real Madrid as the two teams battle it out in the Champions’ League last 16 this evening. The teams are no strangers to one another, having faced each other in the knockouts of this competition five times in the last six years. The home side […]
Fan-owned FC United given Big Issue Changemaker community award
FC United of Manchester has been named among The Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2026 in recognition of the club’s work promoting inclusion and community engagement. Each year, the street newspaper highlights 100 individuals and organisations making a positive difference in their communities across the UK. One of them is the fan-owned club based in Moston, […]
Two-horse race: Can Rochdale hold off York City in the title run-in?
Despite their dip in form in recent weeks, Rochdale are still in pole position to win the title that gives them automatic promotion back to League Two. Rochdale and York City have pulled away at the top of the table and it’s looking like the two will battle it out as we now reach the […]
From Ally Pally to Denton: How the ‘Luke Littler effect’ has helped grassroot clubs grow
Header image: Youtube screenshot Dubbed “the greatest darts player who has ever lived” by his biggest rival, Luke Littler has taken the sport to new heights. The 19-year-old beat Luke Humphries, who later praised him, 6-5 in the World Masters last week, taking his tally to 11 major PDC titles. He is now the joint-third […]
High-flying Rochdale eyeing promotion after convincing victory over Boreham Wood
Two goals from Emmanuel Dieseruvwe and a goal each from Devante Rodney and Ian Henderson secured a 4-1 victory over fourth placed Boreham Wood. The victory brings them two points clear at the top of the table. With two games in hand, promotion looks more and more likely for the Dale. The host began the […]