FC United vs AFC Telford United Saturday 24th February

[Nick Duckett]

New Bucks Head Stadium
Ground Address: Watling Street, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2TU
Ground Capacity: 6,300
Details to follow

[Nick Duckett]

On Saturday 24th February ko 3pm, FC United travel to AFC Telford in the National League North - Admission is pay on the gate £14 Adults, £10 Conc, £5 for 16-19 yr olds, £1 for u/16s.



Saturday 24th February kick-off 3pm
Vanarama National League North
AFC Telford United v FC United of Manchester
New Bucks Head Stadium
Watling Street Wellington
Telford TF1 2TU

Admission Prices

£14 Adults
£10 Concessions (over 60)
£5 for 16 to 19 year olds
£1 under 16s

Turnstiles

There will be segregation in place for this match. FC United supporters will need to access via cash turnstiles I & J in the Frank Nagington Stand which provides covered terraced accommodation for 1,200 fans. Seating is also available for away fans in block A of the West Stand

Disabled fans will enter through the Assisted Entrance gate (next to the Club Shop) and will pay the Concession Rate, with their carer admitted free of charge. Telford have a designated Carer’s Champion, who will be on hand for fans with disability that require any assistance.

Organisers of unofficial supporters transport should contact AFC Telford United on 01952 640064 to register details of their coach to obtain free coach parking.

Directions

The New Bucks Head is situated to the northwest of Telford in the Wellington area, and is easily accessible by road and rail. The stadium is well signposted from Junction 6 of the M54 (Wellington/Telford West).

Wellington(Shropshire) Train Station is approximately 20 minutes’ walk from the ground. Also Bus number 44, runs every 10mins from Telford Town Centre

Bars and Food

Refreshments are served on the concourses behind the Frank Nagington Stand where there are bars providing a range of hot and cold drinks and snacks. The concourses also have separate licensed bars for alcoholic drinks.

There are three pubs within 5 minutes walking distance of the ground: The Swan, The Cock and the Railway Inn.

[Nick Duckett]

Telford's match preview
http://www.telfordunited.com/News.aspx?ID=1509

[Nick Duckett]

FC United Bring In Bolton Midfielder On Loan
Will he be eligible to play at Telfod?
http://www.thenationalleague.org.uk/fc- ... loan-47004

[Paul Hinson]

FCUM’s 3-1 win in November was their first win against Telford at the 7th attempt.
The Bucks have won 5 of the 7 previous meetings including all 3 games at the New Bucks Head.
Connor McCarthy scored the winner for the Bucks in the last League meeting in Telford in October 2016.
Midfielder Henry Cowans is the son of former Aston Villa League and European Cup winner Gordon Cowans.
Left back Ryan Wilson is the son of former Chelsea and Northern Ireland striker Kevin Wilson.
Midfielder Ellis Deeney is the younger brother of Watford captain Troy Deeney.
Telford manager Rob Edwards made 8 Premier league appearances for Aston Villa and won 15 caps for Wales between 2003-06
FCUM have scored 4 goals in their last 7 games.

[Ben Hughes]

OUT NOW: The Friday Night Shindig Podcast

With a preview for this afternoon's match between Telford Utd and FC United, as Ben and Marv were joined by Swampy, BBC Shropshire Sport's Steven Humbles and FC Player Manager Tom Greaves.

https://audioboom.com/posts/6691464-the ... ruary-2018

[Ben Hughes]

FC Live is coming your way this afternoon at 2.30pm, with full coverage of Telford United v FC United of Manchester in The National League North

Tune in at http://www.fcumradio.co.uk

Here is Statto Paul's Preview

https://audioboom.com/posts/6691654-fc- ... d-united-a

[Ben Hughes]

Some pre match watching courtesy of FC Live at Telford United v FC United

https://youtu.be/sfPMX6bbKjk