Karl Marginson
has been named as the first boss of FC United - the breakaway club
set up by Manchester United fans.
The ex-Rotherham and Macclesfield striker, a lifelong Red Devils fan, was
recruited because of his experience of the local semi-professional scene.
His assistant will be Phil Power (pictured) - a legend among Macc Town fans.
"It is incredibly exciting to be involved at the birth of a project
such as this," Marginson said. "As a kid I used to play
on the pitch used by Newton Heath 100 years ago, so I had no hesitation
in accepting."
FC United of Manchester were set up by fans disillusioned after Malcolm
Glazer's takeover at Old Trafford, and have been accepted into the North
West Counties League for 2005/06.
They have already been contacted by 260 potential players for the open trials
on Sunday, 26 June - while an emergency general meeting on 5 July will determine
the new club's board. "We have had 15 people working on this project
night and day for the past fortnight," said Andy Walsh, a fierce opponent
of Glazer and a member of the FC United steering committee. "Even
at this stage, we are taking a massive leap into the unknown. But I think
everyone is aware how serious we are. "This is not just a reaction
to Malcolm Glazer, it is about taking a stand for the vast number of ordinary
fans who have been priced out of the game in recent years."
Before the North West Counties Division Two campaign begins, they will play
friendlies against Conference North side Leigh RMI and fellow fans' club
AFC Wimbledon.
FC United have also announced that they will play in red, white and black.
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