06 March 2013 - Matlock Town v FC United Of Manchester (Set Two)

Photography Set Two from our visit to Causeway Lane, home of Matlock Town.

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Set Two

"Floodlight Architecture"

Competition : EvoStik Northern Premier League : Premier Division

Result : Matlock Town 2 FC United Of Manchester 2

Attendance : 613

Matlock Town 1 FC United Of Manchester 0

Matlock Town players rush over to congratulate scorer Bradley Grayson on his first goal of the night.

"Late Challenge"

FC goalkeeper, James Spencer reacts after being the victim of a late challenge.

The "Red Rebels" equalise.

Matlock Town 1 FC United Of Manchester 1

Adam Jones nets his first of the evening to level the score.

FC supporters in jubilant mood as Adam Jones scores his second goal as 

FC United Of Manchester take a 2-1 lead.

"The Loneliness Of The Non League Goalkeeper"

FC United Of Manchester : James Spencer

Under the gaze of St Giles'.

Matlock Town supporters in the Twigg Stand compete with the FC United counterpart in the volume competition.

"Twigg Stand Gladiators"

Matlock Town 2 FC United Of Manchester 2

Bradley Grayson steps up and converts the 64th minute penalty, his second of the night.

"Delight"

Smiles all around as The Gladiators equalise. 2-2.

John Lawton

"Tannoy Boy" at Matlock Town

Full Time

Matlock Town 2 FC United Of Manchester 2

"Saluting"

Full Time at Causeway Lane.

"Tonight's Attendance"

Portraits

Adam & Steph

"High Peaks Branch - FCUM Supporters Club"

John Lawton

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All links to Match Reports here :-

Matlock Town v FC United Of Manchester : (Match Reports)

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06 March 2013 - Matlock Town v FC United Of Manchester (Set One)

Set One

Back in December 2012, we made a visit to Matlock Town, for their home game vs FC United Of Manchester. Unfortunately it was called off early on the morning of the game.  You can see our photography from that day here [Matlock Town v FC United Of Manchester : Dec 22 2012]

We'd like to thank Keith Brown (Matlock Town) and all the people involved with the club who made this feature possible and a special mention for Chris Wintle (the journey home).

Hopefully in the 2013/14 season we'll have the opportunity to cover a FC United Of Manchester home game.  No doubt we'll be keeping an eye open on the fixture lists and will once more feature them at an away game.

Competition :

Result : Matlock Town 2 FC United Of Manchester 2

Attendance : 613

"The Twigg Stand"

Matlock Town players warm up, St Giles' Church high above in the background.

FC United Of Manchester

Players Arrival

"March - Fixtures"

"A Lone Gladiator"

"The Programme Seller"

"Gladiators"

"Goalpost Architecture"

Matlock Town FC

"Line Ups"

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FC United Of Manchester

"The Red Rebels"

Always good travellers, the supporters of FC United swell the numbers at many of the clubs they visit throughout the season.

FC United : Flags

A selection of the flags on show that night.

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Links

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Matlock Town 2 FC United Of Manchester 2 : Match Report (Matlock Town)

Matlock Town 2 FC United Of Manchester 2 : Match Commentary - 

Audio (FC United Of Manchester)

Matlock Town 2 FC United Of Manchester 2 : Video (Youtube)

Matlock Town 2 FC United Of Manchester 2 : Match Report (Chesterfield Post)

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Website Links To Both Clubs In The EvoStik

Premier League North Panel At The Side

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(Set Two To Follow)

22 December 2012 - Matlock Town v FC United Of Manchester

Competition : Evo Stik Northern Premier League

Result : P-P

Attendance : None Available

The Matlock Town v FC United Of Manchester clash was called off at 09.30 that morning, due to a waterlogged pitch.  This didn't deter us from making that planned visit to Causeway Lane, with the intention of photographing the outside of the ground at what would have been time to kick off.  Fortunately, we bumped into Matlock Town secretary, Keith Brown who gave us permission to spend time inside the ground, photographing the empty stadium on what should have been a healthy sized crowd, especially with a great number of FCUM supporters making the journey into Derbyshire.  The rearranged fixture date has been set to Wednesday 06 March 2013, with a 19.45 kick off.

"The Gladiators"

Standing Water in two places at 15.00.  Earlier that morning when the pitch was inspected, the pools of water took over most of the playing surface.

The Twigg Stand

Behind The Goal at The Cricket Pitch End.

From the Causeway Lane side of the ground, in front of The Cyril Harrison Stand/Terrace.

The Cyril Harrison Stand/Terrace

Named in honour of the former, 'Gladiators' chairman.

St Giles' Church, situated on Church Street, Matlock. The grey, damp weather and low clouds shroud the landscape beyond Causeway Lane. The pools of standing water on the playing surface evident this it was the correct decision to postpone the match

Even divine intervention couldn't halt the rain falling down on Matlock Town this day. The imposing St Giles' Church looks down on Causeway Lane. The bare trees adding a sense of loneliness to what would have been quite possibly, Matlock Town's highest home attendance in the EvoStik NPL this season.

The following show the landscapes beyond Matlock Town..

The mist and rain add to the desolate atmosphere. We're looking forward to covering a Matlock Town home match during the summer/autumn months next season.

The gate is open, but the attendance board shows nothing.

A part of the terracing situated beyond the Cyril Harrison Stand.

Floodlight Architecture & Design - Close Up

NO STANDING

Matlock Town Football Club

The main entrance on Causeway Lane.

Home Of 'The Gladiators' - Pride Of Derbyshire

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The rearranged date for the fixture is 

Tuesday 05 March with a 19.45 Kick Off.

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Website Links To Both Clubs In The EvoStik NPL Panel At The Side

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