MANCHESTER
UNITED OF
FC
OFFICIAL BROCHURE 20252026
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WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER
WE BELIEVE THAT FOOTBALL IS WOVEN INTO THE FABRIC OF THE COMMUNITY.
Bringing together the accessibility, inclusivity and diversity of what being part of a club is all about.
FANS
Fan-owned. Fan-run. Fan-powered. We’re a leader in 100% fan-owned football. Every voice counts in our inclusive club. Together, we campaign for a fairer and sustainable way forward for football, proving that affordable and successful football is possible when it’s truly in the hands of the fans.
COMMUNITY
Woven into the local area, we’re North Manchester’s community hub. We believe sport is a powerful unifier, so our friendly and welcoming ground is accessible to everyone. Health and wellbeing are at the core of what we do, and we’re committed to being a long-term anchor for the community.
FOOTBALL
We combine on-field ambition with social responsibility. Playing at our sustainable best, we develop young talent in a democratic environment, nurturing a culture where football fosters friendships rather than millionaires. Together, our voices fight for a fairer game and affordable access, all while creating a vibrant and electrifying matchday experience.
The club set up in protest to Malcolm Glazer’s takeover of Manchester United’ is a statement often used to describe FC United. But while there is no doubt that FC would not have happened without the American invasion, it was the catalyst, the final straw, but not the sole reason.
The material theft of a Manchester institution, forcibly taken from the people of Manchester, was the tip of a pyramid of destruction, with changing kick off times for the benefit of television, soulless all-seater stadia full of ‘new’ supporters intent to sit back and watch rather than partake in the occasion, heavy handed stewarding and ridiculously priced tickets propping it all up.
By May 2005 some supporters had had enough. The failure to prevent Glazer and repeat the successful repulsion of Rupert Murdoch in 1998 resurrected a ‘last resort’ idea from that previous campaign and the FC United wheels were put in motion. A group of individuals determined to continue the fight formed a steering committee and FC United of Manchester was delivered.
Critics of the idea argued that if supporters were disgruntled with the Premiership then why didn’t they go and support other local cash-strapped clubs instead of setting up their own?
But that wouldn’t have been theirs would it? It wouldn’t have been United and it wouldn’t have been right to takeover another club after they had just been taken over themselves. Nor could they drift off in various directions and be lost to each other and maybe football forever. They wanted to maintain the momentum of the protest, to stick together, to sing United songs, to reminisce and bring back the good bits of the good old days. They wanted Our Club, Our Rules and they got just that, a member owned democratic, not-for-profit organisation created by Manchester United fans. A club accessible to all of the Greater Manchester community, dedicated to encouraging participation of youth whether it be playing or supporting and to providing affordable football for all.
A group of individuals determined to continue the fight formed a steering committee and FC United of Manchester was delivered.
FC United of Manchester is committed to being a football club that will provide a social benefit to its community, and our Academy is an integral part of that vision.
Our programme provides the opportunity for young footballers aged between 16 and 19 years old to experience a full-time sports environment, whilst studying a varied and respected education curriculum.
We have excellent on-site facilities, ranging from recently refurbished classrooms and a full-size state-of-the-art 3G pitch. Located in Moston, at the heart of north Manchester, we are determined to use football as a benefit for the local community, unlocking the potential of young people from across the city.
Our UEFA A licenced coaches will deliver high quality training sessions, giving the students the best opportunities to develop their game to the highest level, with the aim to progress into FC United’s first team.
The focus of our programme is on equipping students with a variety of skills that ensure they have the best possible chance of future employment within the football industry, and that is why we have partnered up with industry leaders SCL to shape our educational offering. SCL will deliver the Northern Council for Further Education (NCFE) Level 2 & 3 (equivalent to 3 A Levels).
The NCFE Level 3 course will offer students the chance to earn UCAS points to apply for university courses, and over the 2-year programme various UK universities and American footballing scholarship colleges will be invited to make presentations to the students demonstrating how they can progress into a football career.
Advertising & Sponsorship
Men’s Team Sponsorship
As FC United’s official Men’s Team sponsor your company will gain huge brand awareness and exposure. This package ensures that your company is seen by over 2,000 people on a matchday and hundreds of people every day who use the facility. The digital aspect of this sponsorship also means that your company can reach almost one million people across the club’s communication channels.
WOMEN’s Team Sponsorship
As FC United’s official Women’s Team sponsor your company will gain huge brand awareness and exposure. This package ensures that your company is seen by over 2,000 people on a matchday and hundreds of people every day who use the facility. Women’s football is growing exponentially, and FC United’s Women’s Team is punching above its weight on and off the field, attracting over 5,500 social media followers on its dedicated social media channels alone.
ACADEMY Sponsorship
As FC United’s official Academy sponsor you will be supporting one of the club’s founding principles to encourage young, local participation - playing and supporting - whenever possible. FC United’s Academy provides the opportunity for young footballers aged between 16 and 19 years old to experience a full-time sports environment, whilst studying a varied and respected education curriculum.
COMMUNITY Sponsorship
As FC United’s official Community sponsor your company will be closely associated to the club’s work in the local community helping to promote health, education and social inclusion. You will be supporting one of the club’s founding principles to develop strong links with the local community and strive to be accessible to all, discriminating against none.
Advertising & Sponsorship
BESPOKE PARTNERSHIP DEALS
Working in partnership with FC United allows the club and your company to mutually benefit. Bespoke Partnership Deals can be developed to meet the needs of your organisation.
PLAYER Sponsorship
There’s no better way to support the team than having your name alongside a Men’s or Women’s player, coaching and backroom staff.
MATCH & MATCH BALL Sponsorship
Gain great exposure for your brand whilst enjoying an exclusive matchday experience. Match and Match Ball sponsorship provides opportunities to strengthen relationships and show appreciation to your clients and employees.
pitchside advertising
Advertising at Broadhurst Park ensures that your company name is seen by over 2,000 people on a matchday and hundreds of people every day who use the facility.
Programme & digital advertising
Advertising your company in FC United’s matchday programme and via its digital communications channels provides high exposure at an affordable rate.
BUSINESS CLUB MEMBERSHIP
Becoming a FC United Business Club Partner opens doors to valuable networking and business opportunities, leading to collaborations, partnerships and new business ventures.
Broadhurst Park is the UK’s first new ground to be built by a supporter-owned football club.
Covered on all sides, with standing and seating in the main stand and with a large and expansive home standing area behind the goal, FC United’s purpose-built 4,900 capacity home shows what can be achieved when football fans with a vision work together and make things happen.
FC United’s members were involved at every stage during the design and construction process and the result is a stadium and community facility that is the envy of many clubs in higher leagues.
FC United supporters won a £4,000 Grow Wild community project award to develop a landscaping project at the ground with the aim being to create the first pollinator-friendly football stadium in the UK after
As a community facility, Broadhurst Park is used every day by local people and hosts a range of sporting and recreational activities. A wellappointed function room and meeting spaces are also available for the local community, businesses and other organisations to hire.
We would like to wish all supporters a very warm welcome to Broadhurst Park.
“As a community facility, Broadhurst Park is used every day by local people and hosts a range of sporting and recreational activities.”
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