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 In June 2025, CG Media became a proud player sponsor at FC United of Manchester — a club built on community, passion, and purpose. 

We caught up with new signing Matty Thomson ahead of the 2025/26 season! Hear his first impressions of FC United, what made him join the club, and what the fans can expect from him on the pitch.

 I was down at the pitch this week for a pre-season friendly as Gamesley FC hosted a Buxworth FC Select XI. With Gamesley being a new addition to the Hope Valley League this season, there was plenty of curiosity around how they’d shape up — and they certainly made an impression. 

 I’ve known James Ruffell all my life.

When I was around 15, he helped me record some songs onto a CD — yeah, remember those? It wasn’t just about the music. That CD meant the world to my family, especially my dad (God rest his soul). Those recordings captured a moment in time that we still hold close.

 Pre-season is more than just results — it’s about preparation, team spirit, and laying the foundations for the season ahead. On a warm afternoon at Broadhurst Park, FC United of Manchester hosted Rochdale AFC in an engaging friendly, and I was privileged to be there with my camera to capture it all. 

  On a recent trip to Llandudno, I had the absolute pleasure of spending the night at Bryn Y Mor Hotel, and I can honestly say it was a perfect little escape.