Author Topic: F.C. United - still thriving  (Read 1036 times)

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Re: F.C. United - still thriving
« Reply #1 on: 20:50:54, 14/09/14 »
If you go back far enough, that's pretty much how most clubs started.  Give them another ten years and I'm sure they'll have even more to show for it.   O0
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Re: F.C. United - still thriving
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Re: F.C. United - still thriving
« Reply #3 on: 10:46:05, 27/02/15 »
The Manchester football club has raised £2m from a community share issue to help fund their ground building.

FC United of Manchester hoped to raise £750,000 when they were first issued shares in 2010, but have revised the total twice due to their popularity.

General manager Andy Walsh said it was "one of the largest amounts ever raised by football supporters".

The Northern Premier League club's £6.3m stadium and community facility in Moston is due to be completed by March.

A spokesman said the funding had come from 1,522 people with most investing £500 or less which had allowed the club to "unlock" a further £3m of grant funding.

He added: "Some people have invested more than £500 although we are not talking anyone with megabucks."

Board member Adam Brown said, although the share scheme was now closed, "we are still looking to raise funds to bridge gaps and improve the new ground".
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