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Monday, 17 August 2009

When two co-operatives go to war - FC United vs Rochdale Hornets

Actually it’s not war. It’s a three mile fun run challenge between new supporters trust rugby league club, Rochdale Hornets, and the other new kids on the block - co-operative football club, FC United of Manchester.

Supporters, members and staff of co-operatives across Greater Manchester are invited to participate and support the team from Rochdale with the oval balls or the Manchester rebels with their round balls. Half the money raised by each co-operative will go to Medequip4kids and half to the clubs battling to establish themselves as model co-operatives.

All those entering for FC United are being offered a free ticket to an FC home fixture whilst the Hornets are offering a free ticket to the their first home game in the new year for their participants.

Key runners for FC United include Looking for Eric film star, Steve Evets, pictured above with said Eric (Cantona).

If you want to enter and support the FC United click here. If you want to run for the Hornets click here.

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