Events

On the 17th March 2007, at The Sports Cafe in Manchester, a charity night is being held to raise money for the above causes. The George Best Foundation and Jamie Turner appeal will both have representatives present on the night. Other Stretford End Flags banners are being auctioned on the night, as well as signed Manchester United/Player items. Other items will also be auctioned and raffled on the night such as signed Ian Brown items/albums, cast of Coronation Street items to name a few. The night will also feature some guest appearances and will be covered by MUTV.

The night starts at 7pm and goes on till 3am and will feature use of a private bar area with private bar staff. The Sports Cafe is on Quay Street, Manchester

Tickets for the night are priced at £10 if buying in person or £11 if paying via paypal (Includes P&P), if interested please send paypal payment to fundraisers@stretfordendflags.com or visit www.stretfordendflags.com for more information and updates on the nights events.

IMUSA & MUST Present ‘60 of the BEST’

Saturday 20th May 2006 @ Samuel Platt’s

Join the Best family in Celebrating George Bests 60th Birthday

Featuring Guest Speaker Paddy Crerand with live entertainment from

Don Fardon Performing his hit single ‘Belfast Boy’

Cracked Flag Performing their single ‘Goodbye to the Belfast boy’

Mickey O’Farrell & Mallet Performing ‘The Ballad of George Best’

Auction and Raffle of George Best memorabilia, to take place on the night plus Free Buffet, Champagne Reception And Casino for a review of the night please read Red Print issue 26. See page 3 & page 4.

As a gesture of good will from all at IMUSA (Independent Manchester United Supporters Association) and MUST (Manchester United Supporters Trust) we have invited Jamie, Karen, Liam and Kirsty to this event. Many thanks Stuart for a rare family outing.

Amongst the audience were two United fans who undertook a sponsored bike ride from Manchester to Telford arriving for the Jamie Turner benefit game. Seen here presenting a cheque was Sean Hancock and his son Brian . Les Croft also cycled from Manchester to Telford for this match.

Bolton And Regional Membership ( BARM ) Supporters Group held a fundraising Sportsman's Dinner, in aid of the FC United of Manchester Development Fund and the 'United for Alex' Appeal on Friday 12th of May 2006.

There was an auction and a raffle both featuring signed merchandise and some quality items not to be missed, the proceeds of which will be going to the "United for Alex" Appeal and the Jamie Turner Appeal.

The main speaker was Tommy "the Doc" Docherty, the comedian was John Warburton (City Life North West Comedian of the Year 2004 & Co-Author with his friend Shaun Ryder of Hallelujah!: The Extraordinary Story of Shaun Ryder and "Happy Mondays") who has been to FC games himself and has some funny anecdotes about the games he's been to.

The board of FC United of Manchester are proud to announce an additional fixture to the club’s playing calendar. On May 6th we will travel to Telford as guests of AFC Telford United to play an end of season benefit game for United supporter Jamie Turner All of FC United’s portion of the gate receipts from the game will be donated to the benefit fund shortly being set up by the family, and we would like to take this opportunity to thank the board and management team at AFC Telford United for their support and enthusiasm in getting this fixture onto the calendar.

AFC Telford United v FC United of Manchester 6th May 2006 BBC Game Video

1,329 fans turned up for the charity game between the two clubs on May 6th 2006 at the New Buck’s Head. AFC Telford United ran out 3-0 winners on the day.

Fans of AFC Telford United and FC United of Manchester have turned out for Jamie Turner, the Manchester United fan beaten in a vicious attack in Southampton in 2005.

Amongst the FCUM fans was Alex Croft and his dad Les Croft who undertook a sponsored bike ride from Manchester to Telford arriving for the Jamie Turner benefit game. Two others Seamus and son also cycled from Manchester to Telford for this match. See picture.

The money, raised from gate receipts, programme sales and car parking on the day, was handed over to Jamie and wife Karen last week.

AFC Telford United chairman, Lee Carter, said “It was a fantastic day and I am glad that Jamie and his family and friends were able to enjoy the spectacle. I really hope the money goes some way to helping with Jamie’s healthcare. You only have to talk to the family to understand what a struggle they have had to get his operation done.”

AFC Telford United would like to thank all those who helped organise the day, in particular local firm, Partnership Publishing (Wellington News), who assisted with the costs of programme printing.

Civic Reception for the Bucks On Promotion By Abigail Price - Telford Journal July 17th 2005

Around 600 AFC Telford United fans enjoyed a civic reception with a difference to celebrate the club’s play-off final victory that sealed their promotion to the UniBond League premier division. Prior to the benefit match with FC United of Manchester.

The event at Telford International Centre last week was completely different from the traditional celebrations by most promoted clubs.

The norm on such occasions is for a team to parade through the town on an open-top bus before taking in a behind-closed-doors reception with local dignitaries.

But instead, Telford &Wrekin Council chose to involve the club’s fans in the night by turning it into a giant party for the town.

Around 10 of the playing squad were present - many were unfortunately on holiday - along with the town MP David Wright, members of Telford &Wrekin Council and hundreds of fans.

Free tickets had been handed out to supporters and they were entertained by youngsters from Telford Stage School, a disco and a firework display as well as a short video chronicling their promotion season, which culminated with the 2-1 play-off final victory over Kendal on May 7.

The evening started at their New Bucks Head ground, signing autographs for around 150 fans.

They then got on a bus and made their way to the Princess Royal Hospital to wave to Jamie Turner, the Manchester United fan who has only recently come out of a coma after being attacked at his team’s game with Southampton. Jamie’s son Liam is on the books of AFC Telford.

The next port of call was Madeley Leisure Centre, where around 600 youngsters were waiting to greet them, before continuing on to the International Centre.

“It was fantastic,” said chairman Lee Carter. “I saw that room full of people and as I got up at the front, I was lost for words.