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United front pleases Bees

Mark Beesley was delighted with Step 3 side FC United’s display in their first pre-season friendly against League One side Bradford City.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
5 July 2026

Mark Beesley was delighted with Step 3 side FC United’s display in their first pre-season friendly against League One side Bradford City.
FC UNITED 1 BRADFORD CITY 2 By Tony Bugby

ON THE END OF IT: Charlie Hayes-Green heads FC United into the lead
PICTURE: Lewis McKenna

The Rebels gave a good account of themselves against the Bantams who are four divisions higher in the football pyramid.
Beesley saw his side take the lead through Charlie Hayes-Green’s header with 21 minutes left only for the visitors to hit back with a late double from trialist Ben Heneghan and an unlucky own goal from R...

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