City buy Hyde Utd?

[Techno]

Why is it better for reserve matches to be played there rather than the Arena?

 

[BlueSinclair]

What exactly are the benefits if City bought this club? I don't see what a club at this level could possibly offer.

And I always have a hard time liking a team that has united in it no matter what, it just feels dirty.

 

[Why Always Ste]

The only benefit i'm seeing for City is the publicity for the CITC project which will be the main sponsor for Hyde FC.

 

[Kirkstall Blue]

It's a 3 year ground share and sponsorship deal, I don't know if that's what we had in the past when we played reserve games there.
I can only think it's more profitable for both clubs, than at the Arena. I'm really pleased that Hyde FC. as they are now known, will be safe for the next couple of years. They've had a paint job, navy blue and white, a new home kit of black and white, that was there (original colours) 125 years ago.
If I'm honest don't know why the change of colours. Looks like Cook being over zealous about red.... Unless were getting City TV.

 

[Anonymous]

Have they definatley changed their colours then from red? Including the stands, seats and railings?

 

[DiscoSteve]

City used to play reserve games at Hyde Utd until fairly recently - enjoyed watching the likes of SWP/TheGoat/Vuoso running out there. And the poor ball boys running here there and everywhere retrieving the balls kicked over the stands

 

[Ducky_]

They could become our feeder club. Like what Barcelona Athletic are to Barcelona.

Our youth players go and play competitive football there against teams that actually care about the result and against players older than them.

Win-win situation.

 

[Kirkstall Blue]

Have they definatley changed their colours then from red? Including the stands, seats and railings?

No the seats are staying red and the strip will have a touch of red in it, it's probably for the duration of the deal. I got it off there forum. "quote"

Re: Change of Name
Postby Andy » Wed Jun 09, 2010 6:23 pm
The End is Nigh wrote:I don't see the fuss, we are referred to as just Hyde in all the media outlets anyway. I actually prefer it it just does what it says on the tin.
Well said, we're not calling ourselves Hyde United, at least it's not along the lines of Hyde Genesis or some other farcical name.
As for City buying us, I don't think FA rules allow one club to own another club, as 1 owner cannot own 2 teams (conflict of interest). Should be interesting to see the full extent of the changes, as the website states they will be:
- Revert back to Hyde FC from Hyde United FC
- New strip for 2010/11, 'incorporating the Club’s original colours of black and white' (so that may mean red is being retained as it is merely 'incorporating' the 2 colours e.g. red shirt, black shorts, white socks, or maybe a stripy ensemble)
- 'Further developments' over the next few weeks (Robinho to sign? :lol: ;))
- A 'significant number of improvements and uplift of facilities at Ewen Fields in time for next season'.

 

[Maintainin]

Have they definatley changed their colours then from red? Including the stands, seats and railings?

No the seats are staying red and the strip will have a touch of red in it, it's probably for the duration of the deal. I got it off there forum. "quote"

Re: Change of Name
Postby Andy » Wed Jun 09, 2010 6:23 pm
The End is Nigh wrote:I don't see the fuss, we are referred to as just Hyde in all the media outlets anyway. I actually prefer it it just does what it says on the tin.
Well said, we're not calling ourselves Hyde United, at least it's not along the lines of Hyde Genesis or some other farcical name.
As for City buying us, I don't think FA rules allow one club to own another club, as 1 owner cannot own 2 teams (conflict of interest). Should be interesting to see the full extent of the changes, as the website states they will be:
- Revert back to Hyde FC from Hyde United FC
- New strip for 2010/11, 'incorporating the Club’s original colours of black and white' (so that may mean red is being retained as it is merely 'incorporating' the 2 colours e.g. red shirt, black shorts, white socks, or maybe a stripy ensemble)
- 'Further developments' over the next few weeks (Robinho to sign? :lol: ;))
- A 'significant number of improvements and uplift of facilities at Ewen Fields in time for next season'.

Ya beat me to it Kirkstall good find, were also gonna state we aint "Took em over" n' they keep thier identity safe n' sound minus that lil United tag at end ;)

Identity crisis
by Hydonian » Mon Jun 14, 2010 9:38 am

It's fair to say that when the club made the announcement last Wednesday, I went through what could only be described as some form of identity crisis. Here was the club I'd supported for thirty odd years changing both its name, by dropping United, and its first team colours that would no longer be mainly red? I nearly had a heart attack when an ugly rumour started that they were re-painting the ground BLUE!

Ironically, the name change I could live with (the media generally leave out United anyway and a few like-minded supporters had the name Hyde FC in mind if we'd been wound up last Autumn and had to re-form), but the club colours and the ground, surely not? Imagine our rivals receiving some sponsorship on the proviso that the ground was painted red? We'd be laughing all the way over the hill and back again!

I still can't help thinking that element of the deal is more to do with City's paranoia about the name 'United' and all things red (are they creating their own TV channel to televise reserve games? Don't want a predominently red ground?), rather than the Hyde Board's sudden desire to celebrate the 125th anniversary of football in Hyde.

Having said that, there is no doubt that some of the ground improvements in tow (a new, improved irrigation system, to replace the one which has recently packed up, plus new ground maintenance machinery and storage) are wholly necessary if we're to maintain the high standards of the pitch and the essential income that generates.

On recent inspection, I have to say the paint job on the ground isn't as bad as I first envisaged (Navy Blue & Grey) and the painters so far have done a neat, professional job. I would still have preferred red, but that was looking very worn in parts and in need of drastic repair. (Where would the money have come for that?).

My big fear was having to watch all home games from now on in a blue ground like Bridge's, but I've been assured there will be no royal blue in sight! The important thing for me is we still have our identity and it's distinct from our rivals. I believe the new kit will incorporate navy and white, but still have some red.

I would encourage the Board to release more information to fans about the developments as soon as they're able. Unfortunately, if you don't communicate timeously then certain people tend to fill the void with inaccurate nonsense ('City are taking us over'). Rubbish! FA rules don't allow it!

It's also been apparent to me over the years that there is a greater feeling of unity within the club when the Board engage the supporters (Fans forum/AGMs etc). As much as some of the subject matter may be difficult at times, I think we're all appreciative of at least having the opportunity to question and hear direct answers at first hand in an open forum. I understand there is a release of more information expected early this week (possibly today 14th) when the Board will make a further statement.

Finally, I may not necessarily agree with policy at times, but there's no doubting certain members work very hard for this football club. Interesting times again!

 

[Rammyblues]

I don't know what the problem is or why some are possibly set against it. We should be singing this deal from the roof tops (Even a poster campaign) to make it known that mega rich city are injecting money into a small club as sponsors and playing some (not all) of their reserve games. In the bargain we will be helping them to improve the ground and facilities, if one of the so called sky four had done this this would have been mega news on SSN at the very least. I can only see good coming out of it personally.