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Course You Can Malcolm

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FC United of Manchester pre-match free live music, spoken word, food and random acts shindig. Active since 2007. I'm very partial video archive: www.youtube.com/@huwdavies945

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FC United of Manchester @fcunitedmcr.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
🔴 YOU OWN IT - HELP RUN IT If you've ever stood at an FC game and thought ‘why don't we do that?’, ‘we could do this better’, or ‘I know a bit about this’ - perhaps don't leave it as just a thought. Read more: fc-utd.co.uk/news-story/y... #WeAreStrongerUnited
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huwdavies28.bsky.social @huwdavies28.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
A fab set from Divorce Finance yesterday at Malcolmses. @theoddies.bsky.social @fcunitedmcr.bsky.social youtu.be/HZ8JRW-wGJQ
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Divorce Finance - live at CYCM 19/09/26
YouTube video by Huw Davies
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Robot Forster, produced to seduce to. @robotforster.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Spoken word support is from FC Women's manager, Elsie Baxter. I nearly put Elsie Tanner but she's taken the Weatherfield coin.
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Course You Can Malcolm @theoddies.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Affordable food, music and football - what's not to like?
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Robot Forster, produced to seduce to. @robotforster.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Swivel this round and it reads, 'Don't forget pie and peas when we play @theoddies.bsky.social before the @fcunitedmcr.bsky.social game on November 21'. Free in with a match ticket, as always.
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Course You Can Malcolm @theoddies.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
That iambic exodus has also affected our food supply for this week’s CYCM to the extent that we have nobody to pick up the pies which we haven’t yet ordered as our stand-in pie mule is in Morecambe. We’ll update when we can, but it may be that the only food available from The Caban will be muffins. And, as ever, the variety is TBC.

There is better news on beer, though, as the CAMRA award-winning real ale team are much more reliable and have told us that the guest cask will be ‘Effortless’ from Macclesfield-based brewery Red Willow.

So, doors at One, TBC at 13.45, Divorce Finance at 14.15, scrambling around to pack away before our red-shirted heroes taken on Ossett United up to and beyond 15.00.
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Course You Can Malcolm @theoddies.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
We’re a little bit close to the wire with news of Saturday’s CYCM, with all kinds of stuff going on behind the scenes. We did ask Macklemore to play when we learnt that he was inexplicably free this Saturday, but had to say no when we realised that his 100-person guestlist and 60 places in the car park weren’t really viable.

But… we have something better. Straight down the M62 from Leeds we have Divorce Finance who are, depending upon whether you believe them or Far Out website, Leeds’s premium country band OR menacing psychobilly. They’re currently raising funds to record their debut LP, so it’s a big deal that they’ve taken the time and the expense to come over. You can also see them later that night in Manchester’s most intimate venue, Cafe Blah in Withington.

As an opener, we’re hoping to get somebody from within the FC Corridors of Power to share some thoughts. All the spoken word talent has been sucked towards the west coast for the weekend with The Morecambe Poetry Festival – poetry’s very own Rebellion Festival.
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FC United of Manchester @fcunitedmcr.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🔴 MATCHDAY ARRANGEMENTS Here’s all the key info for a great FA Cup afternoon as we host Ossett United on Saturday ⬇️ #WeAreStrongerUnited
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Course You Can Malcolm @theoddies.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Ahead of Saturday's Cup clash we've got Divorce Finance; brilliant live and have been described as "the polar opposite of shit".
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huwdavies28.bsky.social @huwdavies28.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Thanks to Coup Dur for stopping by on their UK tour. Here's their set from yesterday's CYCM at FC United of Manchester. @theoddies.bsky.social @fcunitedmcr.bsky.social youtu.be/PHYaJIEQ1vI
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Coup Dur - live at CYCM 12/09/26
YouTube video by Huw Davies
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Robot Forster, produced to seduce to. @robotforster.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Erin has done us proud with today's muffins for @theoddies.bsky.social taking place before the @fcunitedmcr.bsky.social game. We have Coup Dur playing on the Caring Stage just after 14.00. Join us.
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Robot Forster, produced to seduce to. @robotforster.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
@theoddies.bsky.social @fcunitedmcr.bsky.social
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Course You Can Malcolm @theoddies.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
So if you've to make sense of the mash up above.... Timings: Doors, 1pm. Q&A with Chris Boulderstone at 2pm. Our band, Coup Dur at 2.15pm. The newly-invigorated men’s team at 3pm The Big Parade around the pitch some time around 3.50pm.
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Course You Can Malcolm @theoddies.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
We’ve had them before and they always go down well. Mushy peas and muffins will also be in effect. Guest beer is local faves Pomona Island’s ‘classic/gold Mancunian bitter’, Tarquell.
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Course You Can Malcolm @theoddies.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
They’re also playing at The Klondyke in Levenshulme on Saturday night, along with previous CYCM band, Threads. Our resident pie wizard, Rose, is not available this week, so we’re getting supplies from ‘Bury’s World Famous Market’.
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Course You Can Malcolm @theoddies.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Formed in late 2025 and based between Brussels, Strasbourg and Antwerp, the group features Avril De Broucker (Lavomatic) on guitar, Clémence D'Hulst (Fake Empire) on bass and César Laloux (Ada Oda) on drums.
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Course You Can Malcolm @theoddies.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
In addition to this, the newest member of our team, Cisco will be joining Baz as co-presenter for the day. Introducing the day, introducing the band and… introducing himself for a warts-and-all conversation with The Legendary Chris B about FC United Youth.
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Course You Can Malcolm @theoddies.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
This is a special one as we’ll be working with some of our younger members through Youth Takeover Day. Expect a very different musical soundtrack. Out with the Northern Soul and in with… Well, just wait and see.
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Course You Can Malcolm @theoddies.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
After our Bank Holiday break we are looking forward to welcoming you all back to Course You Can Malcolm this Saturday, 12 September, before the game against Warrington Town. .
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Course You Can Malcolm @theoddies.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Coup Dur will be playing @theoddies.bsky.social pre-match. Ahead of their evening show for Manchester Pop Fest at @theklondike.bsky.social
Coup Dur will be playing @theoddies.bsky.social pre-match. Ahead of their evening show for Manchester Pop Fest at @theklondike.bsky.social
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Robot Forster, produced to seduce to. @robotforster.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
And here's a sweetener, @precrecs.bsky.social 'Twee Twist Pop' band, Coup Dur will be playing @theoddies.bsky.social pre-match. Ahead of their evening show for Manchester Pop Fest at @theklondike.bsky.social
A poster for the regular Course You Can Malcolm event at FC United of Manchester. The text reads:
COURSE YOU CAN MALCOLM
12nd (sic) Sept, Broadhurst Park
Youth United Day Takeover
2pm: Q&A w/
Chris Boulderstone

2.15pm: Coup Dur
french-belgian trio

3pm:
FC United v Warrington Town
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FC United of Manchester @fcunitedmcr.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
➡️ NEXT MATCH After progression in the cup on Saturday, we’re back in league action this weekend as we host Warrington Town 🗓️ Sat 12 Sep 🕒 3pm 📍 Broadhurst Park #WeAreStrongerUnited
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huwdavies28.bsky.social @huwdavies28.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
The lovely Ellie Winstanley played a set for us at CYCM on Saturday and was the highlight of the day. @theoddies.bsky.social @fcunitedmcr.bsky.social youtu.be/_PUXPD848us
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Ellie Winstanley - live at CYCM 22/08/26
YouTube video by Huw Davies
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Robot Forster, produced to seduce to. @robotforster.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
@fcunitedmcr.bsky.social @theoddies.bsky.social Amazingly grateful for you doing Malcolms. Should be a blast!
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Course You Can Malcolm @theoddies.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
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Course You Can Malcolm @theoddies.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
available as soon as we get there. Last week they were all gone by 13.40. Muffins to be confirmed. So, doors at 13.00, Mark Beesley at 13.45, Ellie Winstanley at 14.15, The Creeping Unknown* at 15.00. Get yourself to that football ground. *Apologies if I have used this reference before.
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Course You Can Malcolm @theoddies.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
The guest beer this time will be Rochdale-based Coley Brewery’s ‘Club Olicana’, an easy-drinking 4.0% Pale Ale. This will be alongside local likely lads, Chorlton Pale and Fools Gold. Individually portioned Westwells meat or cheese pies and locally-sourced Mark Smith’s Prestwich Peas will be....
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Course You Can Malcolm @theoddies.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Our support act this week is manager, Mark Beesley, who you may recognise from the post-match interview videos the club shares across a number of platforms every week. This is your chance to turn digital into analogue by asking questions from the floor after a Q&A presented by Simon Preston.
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Course You Can Malcolm @theoddies.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
... through a loop pedal. She’s previously played with the likes of Velez, Home Counties, Me Lost Me and The Bug Club. We’re hoping that this time she’s coming as a duo, which may mean it’s ‘Jellylegs’ you’re seeing, but we’re not in Wales and we’re also not sure.
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Course You Can Malcolm @theoddies.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Coming up this week we have Ellie Winstanley, variously known as El Winstanley, Jelly Legs, Ellie Winstanley, El Wynstanley, Elwyn Stanley and Jelly Winstanley. She combines retro synth and rudimentary drum loops with stoner guitar, the sparkling omnichord, and dashes of doo-wop harmonies layered...
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Course You Can Malcolm @theoddies.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Like Manchester United FA Cup games being chosen for showing on terrestrial TV, we’re swiftly following up one classic Course You Can Malcolm with another of equal heft. Contents may vary, but the quality doesn’t.
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Course You Can Malcolm @theoddies.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Malcolms is back this Saturday with a Beesley Q&A at 13:45 followed by music from Ellie Winstanley at 14:15.
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huwdavies28.bsky.social @huwdavies28.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Thanks to Second Born for playing CYCM at @fcunitedmcr.bsky.social yesterday. A great gig to start the season. @theoddies.bsky.social youtu.be/r-zcxUom3F4
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Second Born - live at CYCM 15/08/26
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Course You Can Malcolm @theoddies.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
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Course You Can Malcolm @theoddies.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
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malcolmses on Instagram: "With great power comes great responsibility. Face front true believer, for next Saturday Course You Can Malcolm will be jumping bac…"
With great power comes great responsibility. Face front true believer, for next Saturday Course You Can Malcolm will be jumping back into the ring with a rare Manchester live appearance from Birmingham/Leeds combo Second Born (for fans of Pavement, Teenage Fanclub, Static Shock Records-aligned kerrang) and a Q&A with our very own General Manager, Frances Fielding. Get down early to get your pies, peas and muffins. Doors at one. More detail next week. Last one there loves 'beleaguered FIFA president Gianni Infantino'(tm). Pass it on.
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FC Community Of Liverpool @fccommunity.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
🟢The Music - 6pm til midnight. The bit where we start having a proper night out: Mel Bowen & The Original Series Shellsuit (Electric Set) JJ Maddox DJ Manoli Moriaty DJ Bangers Sociable DJs 6/7
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FC United of Manchester @fcunitedmcr.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
🔴 CLUB STATEMENT FC United has today called for greater transparency and scrutiny over the NPL’s proposed new Articles of Association. The Club believes the proposals would centralise more authority within the League, with less influence resting with member clubs. #NonLeague
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FC United of Manchester @fcunitedmcr.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
The Club’s review raises concerns regarding: 
• increased centralisation of authority within the League; 
• reduced practical influence for member clubs; 
• the absence of sufficient checks and balances within the proposed framework. Full story ⬇️ fc-utd.co.uk/news-story/c...
fc-utd.co.uk
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huwdavies28.bsky.social @huwdavies28.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
The fabulous Getner playing live at CYCM on 6th April. Getner's single, Motorman, is out now. @theoddies.bsky.social @fcunitedmcr.bsky.social youtu.be/tOTk_VBrWes
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Getner- live at CYCM 06/04/26
YouTube video by Huw Davies
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FC United of Manchester @fcunitedmcr.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
🎟️ PLAY-OFF SEMI-FINAL We will host Warrington Rylands next Tuesday in the NPL Premier Division Play-Off Semi-Final Tickets are available now via Fanbase ⬇️ 🗓️ Tues 28th Apr 🕛 7.45pm 📍 Broadhurst Park 🎟️ app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/... #WeAreStrongerUnited
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Course You Can Malcolm @theoddies.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Blueberry and Lemon. Terrible, terrible pedanting going on here.
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Course You Can Malcolm @theoddies.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Stop press news on beer and muffins. Muffins are Lemon and Blueberry (the irrational pedant in me wants to change that to Blueberry and Muffin, but I'm giving it as I was given it). Beers are Summertime Brews. Runaway Running Pale, and Chorlton Pale. #MostonMuffinScene #NonLeagueCaskAction
A girder, painted white, with the text 'RED ARMEH' graffitied onto it in red ink by some wit.
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Course You Can Malcolm @theoddies.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
So, running order: doors at 13.00, Baz introducing the day at 13.55, Shugufta Choudhry raising the laughs at 14.00, Baker Island raising the temperature at 14.15 and FC United raising the roof at 15.00.
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Course You Can Malcolm @theoddies.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Muffins, as always, will be improvved/busked nearer to the actual time. Guest beers will be Chorlton Pale, ‘something’ from Runaway and ‘something’ from Whitworth. The Runaway ‘something’ is a friendly 3.4%. Stick that in your Untappd profile.
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Course You Can Malcolm @theoddies.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
As those of you who were scarred by not getting one on Easter Monday know, they sold out in 25 minutes at that match, so get there early to secure your final treat of the season. And bear in mind there are five members of Baker Island…
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Course You Can Malcolm @theoddies.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Meanwhile, back to the food merch… Unsurprisingly, we’ll have Colwyn Bay’s finest mushy peas and Rose’s cheese and onion pies, alongside Rose’s tater ash pies.
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Course You Can Malcolm @theoddies.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
If you like what you see on Saturday, they have upcoming gigs at The Cumberland Arms, Newcastle on 15 May and Leith Depot, Edinburgh on 16 May.
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Course You Can Malcolm @theoddies.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Their two latest EPs, Love Eggtually and Stone Age Riot were recorded alongside Sam Grant (Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs) and Bobby Mambo (British Birds) and featured cameos from members of Haiku Salut and The Wave Pictures. A third studio LP is due for release later this year.
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Course You Can Malcolm @theoddies.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Baker Island is an art/indiepop band who've drawn comparisons to Pavement, The Fall and Belle & Sebastian. They’ve played alongside the likes of Art Brut, The Wave Pictures and The Lovely Eggs. (We’re resisting the coals to Newcastle joke, but they've played a sold-out gig in an old mining tunnel).
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Course You Can Malcolm @theoddies.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
With sharp punchlines, nerdy obsessions, and a sideways take on culture and family, she finds the funny where you least expect it. Continuing the stretching the talent tentacle beyond Greater Manchester theme, our band today have come all the way from Newcastle on Tyne. By train.
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