Leigh Genesis 0 FC United of Manchester 2
By Matt Lawton
January 27 2009
An encouraging crowd of over 1,300 turned up for Leigh Genesis’ inaugural fixture at the Leigh Sports Village Stadium, but many were to go home in disappointment as visitors FC United chalked up a comfortable victory.
After months of false-starts and alternative venues, Leigh finally made their bow at their impressive new home but, playing a 4-5-1 formation, found themselves largely on the back foot for much of the first half.
After wasting a couple of earlier chances, it was on seventeen minutes when the visitors took the lead, Leigh defender Ben McHugh being dispossessed in his own area by FC United striker Jerome Wright, who made no mistake in lashing the ball past Genesis goalkeeper Danny Morton and claiming the honour of being the very first goalscorer at the Leigh Sports Village Stadium.
United left back Simon Garner almost grabbed a second goal for the visitors seven minutes later when his ambitious shot from distance was awkwardly tipped over the crossbar by Morton before Alex Cunliffe had the first chance for the hosts, firing wide of the target from the edge of the area.
Phil Marsh sent a free kick arrowing inches away from goal just before half-time but, wiith Leigh struggling to get a foothold in the game, United's victory was sealed with twenty one minutes remaining when substitute Jamie Baguley fired a terrific shot past Morton from just outside of the penalty area.
Such a big crowd will prove infinitely encouraging to the club, but the team need to start picking up points sooner rather than later, starting with the relegation six-pointer with Worksop Town in a fixture that, with the Leigh Sports Village Stadium unavailable, is to be played at Stainton Park, the home of Radcliffe Borough.
Leigh Genesis; Danny Morton, Mark Radcliffe, Kris King, Chris Page, Ben McHugh (Nia Bayunu), Nick Linford (Kyle Lambert), Steve Settle, Karl Brown, Phil Marsh, Alex Cunliffe, Dale Whitham (Sam Parkinson)
Date: | Tuesday 27th January 2009 |
Venue: | Leigh Sports Village Stadium, Leigh |
Attendance: | 1,302 |
Half time: | Leigh Genesis 0 FC Utd of Manchester 1 |
Competition: | UniBond Premier League |
Scorers: | |
FC Utd of Manchester | Jerome Wright, Jamie Baguley |
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Marsh was left very isolated up front but we didn't keep hold of the ball long enough for people to join him in attack.
Got to go all out on Saturday, nothing to lose.
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You deserve better than being treated like that, totally abysmal.
Anyway get yourselves to Gigg on 14th where you can stand and sing to your hearts content.
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i hope u took one of the west stand with all the flags?
Quote:Number 9 (Phil Marsh) has been very impressive recently - think he works quite well when Alex Cunliffe (number 10) plays just behind him.Niall_Genesis
Was quite a negative performance but I was impressed with the lad we had up front. Hopefully we can stick another man up top and try and grind out some results now!
Anyone found any West Stand pictures yet?
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http://fcumick.me.uk/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=6285
Not many of the Leigh fans though...
Quote:Cheers for that Niall - was hoping for a picture of the flags more than anything.Niall_Genesis
Here's a few...
http://fcumick.me.uk/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=6285
Not many of the Leigh fans though...
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Quote:You knew i would`nt let you down.Leyther_Matt
And Mick has finally made himself useful and got a decent flag picture.
Quote:Leyther_Matt
Could have done with a bit more zoom though!
no pleasing some foke is there mick, quality picture i must say thou.
The one the only Samantha Teri proud Genite and secret blonde
thats it for the flags me thinks...oh no theres this from matlock away
The one the only Samantha Teri proud Genite and secret blonde
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cracking interview tomblin lad just hope the other lad was takin mick when he was askin what was the old ground called to his mate at side of him.
all in all beltin footage especially at begining when shows team champ manager style lol only wish it ad been a mike basset formation.
Expect the Christmas Pudding formation on Saturday by the way Nick. And on the same Mike Bassett subject, can anyone get a screen grab off the DVD of Gibby's flag?!
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