FC United begins life in lower leagues

FC United of Manchester have been granted a place in the North West Counties League next season.

Mon, 20 Jun, 2005 - 14:43

FC United of Manchester have been granted a place in the North West Counties League next season.

The fledgling club, launched as a direct result of Malcolm Glazer’s takeover of Manchester United, will play in the Second Division of the competition, with Droylsden’s 3,000-capacity Butcher’s Arms ground.

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