Source: Daily_Mail
Anti-Glazer protest club FC United announce move to Newton Heath
FC United of Manchester are set to move to the birthplace of Manchester United after announcing plans for a new ground in Newton Heath. [LNB]The Unibond Premier League club, formed by United fans angered by the controversial Glazer takeover in 2005, have drawn up plans for a 5,000-capacity stadium at the Ten Acres Lane sports centre. [LNB] The scheme has the backing of Manchester City Council, which owns the site, and will now be put to local residents and community groups. [LNB] Driven away: Many Manchester United supporters hold anti-Glazer banners but some fans have taken the step of deserting the team in favour of FC United[LNB]The club must also secure backing for the £3.5 million project. [LNB]Club general manager Andy Walsh said: 'We are delighted to be able to make this announcement and discussions with the council have been very positive to date. [LNB]'The significance of this location is historical while it will also showcase a new model of facility development, based on football supporter ownership and community involvement.'[LNB] Green and gold: United fans are wearing the colours of the club's former guise, Newton Heath, to protest against the Glazer family's ownership[LNB]FC United currently play their home games at Bury's Gigg Lane ground, and top the Unibond Premier attendance tables with an average of 1,941 fans. [LNB] The new stadium could be ready for the start of the 2012-13 season if it gets the go-ahead. [LNB] Glazers try to get United's rebel fans on side by freezing ticket pricesBayern are scared stiff of Rooney! Hitman is world's best, admits KaiserPICTURE SPECIAL: United legend Cantona reunited with mentor FergieMANCHESTER UNITED FC
