Fulwood Amateurs push FC United of Manchester all the way in friendly clash

Fulwood Amateurs pushed FC United all the way in their pre-season friendly clash at Lightfoot Green but went down to a 2-1 defeat.
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A decent-sized crowd turned out for the game which was Fulwood’s final warm-up before starting their West Lancashire League Premier Division season this weekend against Burscough Richmond.

For FC United manager Neil Reynolds, it was a return to familiar turf.

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He did some coaching and fitness work at Fulwood after United’s season had been curtailed.

Action from Fulwood Amateurs' pre-season friendly with FC United at Lightfoot Green      Photo: Steven Taylor PhotographyAction from Fulwood Amateurs' pre-season friendly with FC United at Lightfoot Green      Photo: Steven Taylor Photography
Action from Fulwood Amateurs' pre-season friendly with FC United at Lightfoot Green Photo: Steven Taylor Photography

Reynolds is long-time pal of Fulwood manager Tony Hesketh - they worked together for a time in education - this the ideal time to bring their sides together.

Fulwood took a seventh-minute lead after a bright start, 19-year-old Lucas Weaver scoring with a well-taken finish.

Despite coming under a lot of pressure, it was lead which Hesketh’s men held until the 58th minute, former Bamber Bridge forward Regan Linney finding the net.

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FC United scored their winner with almost the last kick of the game, substitute Elliott Johnson finding the top corner with a shot.

It was a good workout for both sides, FC starting their season a week on Saturday.

FC United boss Reynolds said: "I have got really close friends at Fulwood Amateurs and I'd like to say thank you to everyone who came to the game.

"I really want them to have a good season and win the West Lancs Premier, they made me so welcome when I came here. It was only fitting I brought my side here to play."

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Reynolds gave a debut to Preston-born Jonathan Smith who has previously played for Morecambe, Luton, Forest Green, Swindon, York and Chesterfield.

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