Thanks to Cruush for a great set yesterday at Malcolmses. A great way to start the year. @fcunitedmcr.bsky.social @theoddies.bsky.social youtu.be/i5ACRkAEzpA

We’re in the void of time between Christmas and New Year when no one knows what day it is or who they even are. Just pure cheese and port? Don’t fret we have a great line up to bring you back to life and help shake off the hangovers from the night before, or potentially make them worse for the 2nd?

Thanks to Caesar for some great poetry yesterday at Malcolmses. @fcunitedmcr.bsky.social @theoddies.bsky.social youtu.be/50PP9VT4IKw

Thanks to British Birds for a fantastic set yesterday. @fcunitedmcr.bsky.social @theoddies.bsky.social youtu.be/ofFZ4P939t0

After that daft-arse game on Saturday and the phantom game on Tuesday night, here we go again. It’s United versus the Lancasters at The We Built Our Own Ground Stadium in Moston. Is it Upper Moston, Lower Moston, Higher Moston? Who knows?

Ace face Nottingham band, Stuart Pearce are playing an NYE gig in support of striking Birmingham Bin Workers. If you're likely to be anywhere near JT Soar, Nottingham that night you can join them for a mere £8.30. All takings will be going to the striking workers. wegottickets.com/event/684931

Fabulous set by Stuart Pearce at Malcolmses yesterday. @fcunitedmcr.bsky.social @theoddies.bsky.social youtu.be/2MtgJ-0Fk0o

That was a great comedy set from Jess Perillo today. Thanks Jess. @fcunitedmcr.bsky.social @theoddies.bsky.social youtu.be/8dHJqc7ipCU

Ilkeston Town (pronounced Illsen Tahn) Stuart Pearce (pronounced Psycho) Jess Perillo (pronounced dʒɛs pərɪlo) It’s taken a while, but we’ve finally managed to confirm the signing of Nottingham’s premier motorifik, post-punk and jangle modernists, Stuart Pearce for this Saturday’s CYCM.

Big love to CYCM alumni, Oli Harrap who, after buying himself a ticket for Cabaret Voltaire's final appearance in Sheffield, found himself being drafted in as a last minute drumming substitute for the entire tour. You can read more and link to performances via our Instagram account: @malcolmses

Thanks to Severe Girls for playing Malcolmses yesterday. A great day all round. @fcunitedmcr.bsky.social @theoddies.bsky.social youtu.be/43T1a0v_PhM

It’s the 2nd round of the FA trophy against Darlington and we’ve got a great lineup to get you geared up for the match. To start with, we've invited down the 4 volunteer prospective board members who are up for re-election for a Q&A. Bring any burning question you want answering and have your say!🧐

A great set from Fire Blanket yesterday at CYCM. @fcunitedmcr.bsky.social @theoddies.bsky.social youtu.be/yfzf2jzekoI

This week's band is Fire Blanket — Levenshulme’s premium noise rock / post-hardcore ensemble. They’ve had plays on BBC 6 Music, check out their new tracks here: fire-blanket.bandcamp.com

Give Fire Blanket a blast before they play CYCM at the weekend. New single, Live Laugh Love is pay what you can on Bandcamp. fire-blanket.bandcamp.com/album/live-l...

No muffins. :-( , but everything else will be in place. Pies, peas, poetry and pop. Join us from One at @fcunitedmcr.bsky.social for @ventrellestheband.bsky.social

FC United x Bamber Bridge – FA Trophy. So, normally we’d be saying this long shot punt at the FA Trophy is our long shot punt at glory. But it’s not, is it? We’re doing the du, we’re bop bam a looma a bop bam booing in the league. And if we can stick some goals in, the world is our Oyster Card....

... We genuinely do not know what Aaron is going to bring to The Caring Stage on Saturday, but based on his track record we expect it to be provocative, interesting and relatable. Cask ales are Red Rebel and ‘Crex’ a 4.5% IPA. No muffins this week but future ingredients are in transit...

...experiences which, combined with his own experiences in Derby and towns to the north of that city, informed the development of ‘This Town’.Since then he has been part of BBC New Creatives, and produced work with South Bank Theatre in London and in town at the Home Theatre with their Young Company

... which was appropriate as his first major commission, ‘This Town’ was a collaboration between Derby Theatre and Manchester’s very own sandcastle-shaped Contact Theatre. He also spent a lot of time working with youth groups in Manchester and Salford...

BREAKING NEWS.... White smoke went up over Broadhurst Park last night when it was finally announced that we have a poet for tomorrow’s event. Rory Aaron was born (and raised?) in Derby and is now based in Manchester...

BREAKING NEWS.... White smoke went up over Broadhurst Park last night when it was finally announced that we have a poet for tomorrow’s event. Rory Aaron was born (and raised?) in Derby and is now based in Manchester...

Playing early doors at @fcunitedmcr.bsky.social @theoddies.bsky.social this Saturday. New single is a 21st Century classic.

FC United x Bamber Bridge – FA Trophy. So, normally we’d be saying this long shot punt at the FA Trophy is our long shot punt at glory. But it’s not, is it? We’re doing the du, we’re bop bam a looma a bop bam booing in the league. And if we can stick some goals in, the world is our Oyster Card....

Biz Bond reading us some of their fabulous poems yesterday at Malcolmses. @fcunitedmcr.bsky.social @theoddies.bsky.social youtu.be/nGPZwcfPAvA

Thanks to Oliver Harrop for his electronic reimagining of the classic Oliver! yesterday at Malcolmses. @theoddies.bsky.social @fcunitedmcr.bsky.social youtu.be/O8M-OvD1jaM

We’re finally back at Broadhurst park this Saturday! Before the match join us under the SMRE for a vibrant afternoon of poetry, performance, and pints, the perfect warm up for game day.

And the band played on. Big credit to Don't Worry for putting on a sterling "pre-match" set at @theoddies.bsky.social despite the game being postponed @specialistsubject.bsky.social

Thanks to Don't Worry for agreeing to play Malcolmses at the last minute. They were great - check out their new album. @fcunitedmcr.bsky.social @theoddies.bsky.social youtu.be/uQbR-vqrxZY

@fcunitedmcr.bsky.social Even though the match is off, @theoddies.bsky.social is still on. People can enter through the side door. Band are still playing. Please RT.

Good and bad news... games off but... Malcolms is still on! Band is still playing, Pies are ready, if you're on your way don't turn round, come on down there's still entertainment, beer and pies. Entrance is through the doors under the SMRE.

Breaking news(!) .... at 13:50ish, a Q&A with James Quinn about this year’s JB Shorts event. James is well known for his expert, unbiased commentary on FCUM Radio and his roles in Corrie, Hollyoaks, Apostasy, Safe, Doctor Who, Gentleman Jack, Doctors and more... plus, we have Vegan Banana muffins!

Don't Worry, they're playing at Malcolmses today under the SMRE, get yourself to that football ground...

📣 Public service announcement! Mark Beesley has a message to share with reds everywhere ahead of our league game against Rushall Olympic at Broadhurst Park today 🏡 See you there!👋 #WeAreStrongerUnited

So, here we are again, again, again. (But you are all allowed some B&Q time next Saturday). Our act today, Don’t Worry, is a band from Harlow, Essex, who are finishing their current UK tour at The Talleyrand on Saturday night...... (read on)

🎥 RUSHALL OLYMPIC - PREVIEW Here’s Mark Beesley looking back over the past week’s action and looking ahead to tomorrow’s match with Rushall Olympic ⬇️ youtu.be/5u6Ec_Oarx4?... #WeAreStrongerUnited

No Peeling playing yesterday at @theoddies.bsky.social. @fcunitedmcr.bsky.social youtu.be/ettC_WukTPY

Quick heads up on the delights we have on offer ahead of tomorrow's big FA Cup match, tap the photos in the thread...

There's also a fantastic band on at @theoddies.bsky.social No Peeling. An egg punk band from Nottingham. Course You Can Malcolm is free once you get in the ground. Just head for the arse end of the SMRE.

SAF-S2E singing songs from his new album, Vanta Blues, with music by DJ Feaz at FC United of Manchester's Course You Can Malcolm on 6th September 2025. @fcunitedmcr.bsky.social @theoddies.bsky.social youtu.be/RW3rAik6O4U

So. As you all know, we usually have a double-header at CYCM, have done for years, of a spoken word act, maybe a comic, maybe a thesp, maybe a poet. And then we have a musical act. Delighted to let you know that tomorrow we have the cultural equivalent of a 'spork'.....

Full interview here: youtu.be/AI7BXB8joGA?...

ROSSINGTON MAIN (A) - POST-MATCH Mark Beesley reflected on a professional performance that saw his side ease into the Second Qualifying Round with a 4-0 win on the road today. The full interview is up on our YouTube channel at the link below ⬇️ #WeAreStrongerUnited

Florida bans the Diary of Anne Frank. A literary classic that serves as a cautionary tale about the rise of fascism and the importance of documenting atrocities as they’re occurring. We all must document this time in history. Keep copies. Write everything down. Make sure that the truth will out.

Stunning. Here's Louise's set from her March appearance at Course You Can Malcolm. And we're delighted to reveal she'll be with us again in a week's time. More details soon. youtu.be/QPAIu9Qo1xU?...

Catch Pique Roscoe's set from the first home game of the season... youtu.be/kzPcpPT8I1s Lancaster away tonight BTW, come on Reds♥️🤍🖤

manchestermill.co.uk/the-best-clu... If you've never been, this is a decent description of what we're about from @jonathanallsopp.bsky.social

🌿 THE STAGE IS SET Thanks to our partners at North West Pitch Maintenance and GreenThumb, along with our volunteers, the Broadhurst Park turf is looking fantastic ahead of this weekend’s opener against Leek Town. The pitch is ready. Are you? Saturday 3pm. Be there! #WeAreStrongerUnited