When Karen Baird became Salford City chairman in June 2013, she had little idea that she was presiding over a club on the brink of the most successful period in its history.

One victory separates Salford City from achieving a club milestone when they host Bradford Park Avenue in the third round of FA Cup qualifying on Saturday.

FC United of Manchester, Salford City and Droylsden have been handed home draws in the third round of FA Cup qualifying after Monday’s midday-draw.

Salford City host Curzon Ashton and Ashton United travel to Abbey Hey on a packed weekend of 80 FA Cup second qualifying round ties that include a host of Greater Manchester clubs.

Salford City’s emphatic 5-0 win away to Whitby Town in the FA Cup first qualifying round has set up a local clash with Curzon Ashton in the next round on September 26.

The former Manchester United midfielder was offered the job by club chairman Simon Corney after the departure of Lee Johnson, who has joined Barnsley.

Mr Stewart also claimed that the current advanced ticketing system wouldn’t be used for Wednesday’s meeting.

Sadiq El Fitouri who, despite only having made his debut for Salford City three weeks ago, has just signed for Manchester United.

United fans could soon return to the club’s board if Labour win next year’s general election after promising to revolutionise English football today by promising supporters seats on every club’s board

Manchester United legends Gary Neville and Paul Scholes cooled off after their latest game of football in a slightly unusual way – by pouring ice cold water over their heads.

Former Manchester United defender Phil Neville has ditched pork for peas to follow in the footsteps of other sport stars by becoming a vegetarian.