Leamington secured a convincing 3-0 win over FC United of Manchester at the New Windmill Ground this afternoon who could well have been in the Conference North with us this season. The crowd of 505 included a strong contingent from the fan-run club.
The win follows the 6-0 trouncing of Stratford Town away midweek. However, one downside from that victory was the injury picked up by Richard Batchelor. He was said to be at today's game on crutches and has picked up a cruciate ligamate injury which may keep him out until Christmas.
The visitors play a neat passing game and came out best from the opening phase of the game. Lee Chilton put in an opportunistic rocket of a shot which was not far wide. Tony Breeden had to put in a good save to deal with a fierce shot from distance.
It was difficult to see where the first goal was going to come from other than a set piece. On 45 minutes Liam Daly marked his return with a free kick drilled through the wall to make it 1-0 to the Brakes.
The second half saw 'Roddy' Giggs in action, the spitting image of his brother, but not as skilled. The visitors piled on the pressure and should have scored with the goal open in front of them, but the shot went wide. Then on 80 minutes Breeden fed the impressive Stephan Morley who put in a great pass to Ricky Johnson who headed the ball in the net.
FC United's play became more ragged and there were quite a few incidents that would have received yellows in a competitive game. On 80 minutes Leamington won a free kick and Towers, who had been having a good game, blasted the ball in the roof the net to make it 3-0.
