FC United were set up in protest in 2005 after Malcolm Glazer's hostile and unwanted takeover of Manchester United. For many United fans it was the last straw, as the previous PLC regime had exploited them enough in the past. Now along comes a man who zero interest in football who is relying on United's fans to pay off his personal debt which he has transferred to the club. Some of us have more respect for ourselves than to be regarded with such contempt

Thus FCUM was set up, as a return to the traditional values of football (atmosphere, passion, low admission prices, community projects etc) that went out the window at Man Utd years ago. However we will of course continue the fight against Glazer and support any causes which involve forcing him and his inbred family out of Old Trafford

FC United won the North West Counties League Division 2 in their first season (2005/6), followed by the North West Counties Division 1 title in 2006/7, along with the North West Counties Challenge Cup. FC currently play in the Unibond Division 1 (North) and have entered the FA Cup for the first time this season.