8th September 2009, 21:45
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Old v New
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Old v New in All Unibond FA Cup tie
8th Sep 2009
Sheffield FC, officially recognised as the oldest football club in the world will host FC United of Manchester in the FA Cup 1st Round Qualifying on Saturday 12 September at the BT Local Business Stadium.
Sheffield, founded in 1857 take on FC United, who arrived 148 years later in the wake of the 2005 Glazer takeover of Manchester United, in the first competitive game between the two clubs for what is undoubtedly the tie of the round.
Sheffield FC spokesman Guy Higton said, “It promises to be a cracking day, one that we’re really looking forward to. We are rightly proud of our place in football’s history and there’s a nice symmetry to this fixture. Our clubs may have been formed nearly 150 years apart but we share many common values in how the game should be played and what it can contribute to the community”
FC United spokesman, Jules Spencer said, “Our supporters can’t wait for the game. The FA Cup holds a special place in United fans’ hearts and once we knew we’d be playing Sheffield, knowing all about their history, it made it even more attractive. We’ll probably take around a thousand supporters over the Pennines and as always they’ll be in good spirits”
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Should be a good day out
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