FCUM MEMBERS

Statement by Manchester FA on the decision making:

'Firstly, we'd like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding whilst we look to arrange both a date and venue for this year's Frank Hannah Manchester FA Premier Cup Final.

In previous years we have been committed to securing a local Football League ground to host our showpiece final. However, this has proved extremely difficult to achieve, noting that those potential clubs willing to host have either a backlog of fixtures or ground commitments with their squads. The only club that were able to accommodate the final were Oldham Athletic and Manchester FA had agreed in principal to host the final on Tuesday 1 May 2018. With Trafford FC’s likely participation in this seasons Northern Premier League play-offs, the Oldham Athletic option became no longer viable. To reiterate everyone connected with Manchester FA have looked at every possible option to host at a local Football League Club.

Whilst we fully appreciated the offer of both finalists to host this year, the Manchester FA Competitions Working Group considered the position in relation to offering one of the finalists a potential unfair home advantage and therefore decided this option was also unsuitable. Therefore, we contacted all of our local non-league teams to inquire of their availability to host. Response and availability was limited and the only club able to host on a date mutually convenient for both finalists was Hyde United.

The Manchester FA Competitions Working Group also investigated the option of deferring the final to the beginning of the 2018/19 season. This option was immediately dismissed, taking into account that the playing squads will probably change during the close season and therefore the current players have to be given the opportunity to compete for the Frank Hannah Manchester Premier Cup.

The decision of Manchester FA therefore is to host the 2018 Frank Hannah Premier Cup Final at Hyde United’s Ewen Fields on Tuesday 24 April 2018 with a 7:45pm kick-off. We'd like to take this opportunity now to thank everyone at Hyde United for their continued support in hosting a large number of our County Cup Finals over the years, which included this competition back in 2016.

Tickets will be provided to both clubs ahead of their home fixtures on Saturday 14 April 2018. Tickets will be priced at £8 Adults, £4 Concessions (16-18 & OAP's), £2 Under 16's.

On behalf of all at Manchester FA, thank you again for your patience and we look forward to welcoming you to our prestigious County Cup Final at the end of this month.'

http://www.manchesterfa.com/news/2018/a ... final-2018

MATCH ARRANGEMENTS Frank Hannah Memorial Manchester Premier Cup Final

FC United v Trafford FC.

The Manchester Premier Cup Final between FC United and Trafford FC will take place on Tuesday 24th April at Hyde United’s Ewan Fields kick off 7.45 pm.

Although we have been selling tickets for this match, supporters can still gain admission by cash payment on the turnstiles as follows:

Adults £8
Concessions (OAP and 16-18) £4
Under 16 £2

Turnstiles open at 6.15 pm

The Social Club will be open to all supporters and non alcoholic refreshments will also be on sale.

The match day programme will cost £1

Other than for listed guests there will be no on site parking at the ground.

Traveling supporters can park on neighbouring roads where appropriate. The Active Hyde Leisure Centre has free parking up to 10 pm when gates are closed.

Enjoy the game!

TRAINS:
According to National Rail Enquiries
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk

2251 Newton for Hyde - Piccadilly

2250 Stalybridge - Piccadilly (Requires a 15 min taxi but you get a pint at the Buffet Bar)

Trafford were FCUM’s first ever FA Cup opponents in September 2007 at Moss Lane where the Reds won 5-2.
Aaron Burns scored 8 goals in 14 games for FCUM in the 2007-08 season. Grant Shenton made 7 appearances for FCUM between 2008-11. Lee Neville scored 9 goals in 184 games for FCUM between 2010-14.
At this venue FCUM won 2-0 against New Mills (Mar 2006), 4-1 against Glossop North End (Aug 2006), 5-1 against Abbey Hey (March 2007) and 1-0 against Hyde United (February 2018). As the home side the Reds won 4-0 against Nantwich Town in Oct 2009.
FCUM became the 24th club to win the Manchester Premier Cup competition since it began in 1934 as the Manchester FA County Shield. Trafford won the trophy in 2014 beating Hyde on penalties after a 2-2 draw.
The Reds have scored 41 goals in 15 MPC ties and have won their last 6. They have won all 3 of their previous cup finals.
FCUM are unbeaten in 7 previous meetings, winning 4.

Match report
http://www.fc-utd.co.uk/story.php?story_id=7871

FC United retained The Manchester Premier Cup last night by defeating Trafford on penalties.

Here are all the goals from last night's FC Live

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OUT NOW: Post match reaction from FC United's Player Manager Tom Greaves, following his side's win in the Manchester Premier Cup Final last night.

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