Sweet FA! (Posted Yesterday 08:43)
FREE live feed of FA Trophy Final for overseas MyFC members
Thanks to a thread started by members (followed up by asbodan, who in turn alerted the web team), the Football Association have accepted our request for a live online feed of the FA Trophy Final for overseas members.
We have passed on your thanks to the FA, who would also like us to acknowledge Sky Sports for providing the feed. An unlimited number of viewers can access the feed and it will be free of charge.
You can watch the FA Trophy HERE
(this link is likely to go live later on today and will show live coverage from approximately 15 minutes before kick off)
MyFC podcast (Posted 3rd May)
Episode 18
Sparky and Jacko are re-united as they look forward to Saturday's big Wembley showdown. There's an indepth look at our opponents Torquay, analysis of recent votes, discussion about the US radio ads plus all the usual member messages.
And here it is:
Episode 18
Here are the previous episodes:
You can also subscribe to our podcast at iTunes. We've been number one already, we're now at 6, so it would be good to hang around those Champion League places. To subscribe to the podcast in iTunes:
1. Go to iTunes
2. Click on iTunes Store
3. Click on 'Power Search' (this is top right of the page)
4. Enter 'myfootballclub' in the title box
5. Click on 'subscribe'.
And then write us a (good) review, please!
We are looking for match reporters and contributors so please get in touch.
Email: MYFC@podme.org
Phone: +44 (0)151 665 2726
Skype: MYFClub
Also we still need more friends! We are Sparkyer and Spartans 53 on the forums.
Thanks
Sparky and Jacko
Wembley ticket latest (Posted 1st May)
Tickets will be on sale at Wembley on the day of the Final
The FA have confirmed that tickets will be on sale at Wembley Stadium on the day of the Final from 9.00am until kick-off.
Today is the last day for telephone sales (01474 533 796), with orders being taken until 4.30pm.
And tickets will be available in person from Stonebridge Road up until Friday 9 May.
MyFC Podcast (Posted 28th Apr)
Episode 17
This week, Sparky flies solo on the Podcast. Matt Davidson from BBC Radio Kent is on to give us details of the station's Wembley coverage. More Board members speak, we give details of the MyFC party and there's further Wembley news as we begin the countdown to Saturday 10 May.
And here it is:
Here are the previous episodes:
You can also subscribe to our podcast at iTunes. We've been number one already, we're now at 6, so it would be good to hang around those Champion League places. To subscribe to the podcast in iTunes:
1. Go to iTunes
2. Click on iTunes Store
3. Click on 'Power Search' (this is top right of the page)
4. Enter 'myfootballclub' in the title box
5. Click on 'subscribe'.
And then write us a (good) review, please!
We are looking for match reporters and contributors so please get in touch.
Email: MYFC@podme.org
Phone: +44 (0)151 665 2726
Skype: MYFClub
Also we still need more friends! We are Sparkyer and Spartans 53 on the forums.
Thanks
Sparky and Jacko
Peter is pitch perfect (Posted 23rd Apr)
"Beat the Weather" on sale on iTunes now
A song featuring EUFC groundsman Peter Norton has been produced. Members have donated their time for free to create "Beat the Weather" and it's available on iTunes for 79p here (with all profits going to the club). Can we put Peter Norton on top of the UK charts in time for the Wembley final? Will enough money be raised to pay for a new fertilizer distributor and to fix his warped workshed doors?
You can hear the song and watch the video on YouTube here
Peter Norton's 'Beat The Weather' features Brazilian percussion, big beats, 808s, 909s, football chants, talking-heads style instrumentation, plus Peter's life-changing words of wisdom.
We caught up with Peter today at Stonebridge Road for a quick Q&A, on the eve of his pop superstardom:
Q: Who or what are your musical inspirations?
A: “I’m a Sinatra fan but I also like a bit of modern jazz. Courtney Jones with his soprano sax especially”
Q: Who would you choose to duet with?
A: “Doris Day”
Q: Top tips for domestic lawns?
A: “Cut it regular, fertilize, and when it’s dry, water it for plenty of moisture”
Q: Do you have any vices?
A: “Just my pipe and the odd Guinness”
Q: Who’s the best player you’ve seen play on your pitch?
A: “Jimmy Bullard or Liam Hatch”
Q: What’s you favourite tool in the shed
A: “My fork, without a doubt”
Q: You mention Stormtroopers in your rap. Are you a fan of Star Wars?
A: “I was talking about storm troopers in the war but I do like the film. I like Mel Gibson and his Lethal Weapon films”
Q: What’s your current mower and your ultimate dream cutter?
A: “My Cantax Rotary is perfect for this pitch. I’d say the Rolls Royce of cutters is the Ransom 360”
Q: Did you play football in your youth?
A: “Yes. I was the right half for Empire Paper Mills FC who I used to work for. I also looked after the pitch.”
Q: Your tip is to ‘never get caught in the weather’ but what’s the worst weather that you’ve been caught in?
A: “In 2007 our game against Halifax had to be called off because there was an absolute deluge. It was coming off the terraces like a waterfall. Some Halifax supporters turned up and started singing ‘where’s your groundman gone’. Well I’d gone home absolutely drenched
Q: Finally, what’s your prediction for the final?
A: “2-1 to the Fleet, with goals coming from Long and Moore”
MyFC Podcast (Posted 17th Apr)
Episode 16
Jacko, Sparky and Ian ride the airwaves again. Tim Glynne-Jones tells us about a pre-Wembley visit, we have TGJ's former sidekick and scorer in an FA Cup Final Gary O'Reilly, Ian Christie's preview, another Wembley song from Foxy and the worst football song... ever!
Here is the latest episode:
http://cdn1.libsyn.com/podme/MyFC-016.mp3Here are the previous episodes:
You can also subscribe to our podcast at iTunes. We've been number one already, we're now at 6, so it would be good to hang around those Champion League places. To subscribe to the podcast in iTunes:
1. Go to iTunes
2. Click on iTunes Store
3. Click on 'Power Search' (this is top right of the page)
4. Enter 'myfootballclub' in the title box
5. Click on 'subscribe'.
And then write us a (good) review, please!
We are looking for match reporters and contributors so please get in touch.
Email: MYFC@podme.org
Phone: +44 (0)151 665 2726
Skype: MYFClub
Also we still need more friends! We are Sparkyer and Spartans 53 on the forums.
Thanks
Sparky and Jacko
Droylsden game called off (Posted 12th Apr)
Waterlogged pitch causes postponement
Todays match at Droylsden as been called off due to a waterlogged pitch. As soon as the fixture is resheduled details will appear on both the EUFC and MyFC websites.
Peter Norton song preview (Posted 11th Apr)
MyFC Podcast - Episode 15
A bumper podcast featuring a sneak preview of groundsman Peter Norton's record 'Beat the Weather' which will be released in time for Wembley. We also talk to football pundit Pat Nevin, MyFC board members 'DA11' and 'Jessica' as well as match reviewer Ian Christie.
Here is the latest episode:
Here are the previous episodes:
You can also subscribe to our podcast at iTunes. We've been number one already, we're now at 6, so it would be good to hang around those Champion League places. To subscribe to the podcast in iTunes:
1. Go to iTunes
2. Click on iTunes Store
3. Click on 'Power Search' (this is top right of the page)
4. Enter 'myfootballclub' in the title box
5. Click on 'subscribe'.
And then write us a (good) review, please!
We are looking for match reporters and contributors so please get in touch.
Email: MYFC@podme.org
Phone: +44 (0)151 665 2726
Skype: MYFClub
Also we still need more friends! We are Sparkyer and Spartans 53 on the forums.
Thanks
Sparky and Jacko
Season ticket price freeze (Posted 8th Apr)
Results for five votes concerning season ticket pricing for 08/09
At midnight last night, voting closed on the various decisions which had to be taken regarding season ticket pricing for next season. Thanks go to everyone who considered and voted on thes issues, the MyFC members who researched and put the vote together and to Cheryl in the EUFC ticket office for her help and advice. The results of the votes are as follows:
What price should the football club set full season tickets at for the 2008/09 season?
The same price as this season: 48.8% (3301 votes)
5% more than this season: 26.6% (1797 votes)
5% less than this season: 7.4% (502 votes)
10% less than this season: 6.8% (462 votes)
I abstain: 6% (410 votes)
10% more than this season: 4.3% (293 votes)
Would you like the football club to offer mini season tickets of 5 games and 11 games which can be used to attend any 5 or 11 league games throughout the season? These tickets will be charged at 5% pro rata above the price of a full season ticket.
Yes: 85.3% (5789 votes)
No: 7.9% (536 votes)
I abstain: 6.8% (463 votes)
The football club currently offer free entry to league matches to under 17 year olds for an annual payment of £25. Do you think the club should continue this for the 2008/09 season?
Yes: 86.4% (5874 votes)
No: 10.4% (705 votes)
I abstain: 3.2% (218 votes)
At the moment, concessions on season ticket prices apply to men over the age of 65 years and to women over the age of 60 years. Should we keep this distinction between the sexes or equalise it so it is 60 years for both men and women?
No, make the age for concessions 60 years for both men and women: 81.5% (5550 votes)
Yes, keep the distinction of 65 for men and 60 for women: 15.1% (1027 votes)
I abstain: 3.4% (232 votes)
The football club currently offers variable offers of about 16% off the published price of season tickets if they are purchased before 30th April. Should the football club continue with this discount for the 2008/09 season?
Yes: 89.1% (6040 votes)
No: 7.5% (510 votes)
I abstain: 3.4% (229 votes)
Over the next few days, supporters and members will be able to purchase the season ticket of their choice as well as take advangtage of the 'early bird' offer before 30 April.
Red Alert! (Posted 3rd Apr)
Merchandise for Wembley on sale now
Today the Ebbsfleet United online shop is open for business and can be accessed via the MyFC shop and the button at the top of the homepage. It's full of gear for the FA Trophy Final and you can take a look here.
Members voted for the team to wear a commemorative Nike jersey (pictured) at the FA Trophy final on May 10th and replicas are available for purchase through the online club shop. The club shop is also stocking a wide range of other commemorative apparel (Nike and Pro100 ranges) as well some Wembley day out essentials – imagine half of Wembley Stadium becoming a sea of Fleet flags, scarves and comedy oversized foam hands! If none of the items appeal to you, as some members have mentioned it would be great if all Fleet supporters wore something red on the day.
A select range of commemorative merchandise will also be sold from the Stonebridge Road club shop on the last three league match days of the season.
When you click to the club shop you will be directed to another website which is run by Nike’s retail partner. This will also be where next season’s merchandise will become available once manufactured in the summer.
It’s worth a reminder that for every 250 sales of replica shirts (or equivalent apparel) Nike will kit out one of our other teams (ladies and youth) next season.
Happy shopping!