After a disappointing result vs Cheadle Town last weekend and our scheduled game Irlam FC called off midweek, the Ravens are back on Manx soil to face Ramsbottom United this Saturday at The Bowl.
Paul Jones and his side will be looking to build on recent positive results against West Didsbury & Chrorlton & Longridge Town as we enter the closing stages of the season.
The opposition will be disappointed with their current form sitting 22nd in the form table having only won one of their last six games. The Ravens will be looking for revenge from the first fixture, a game that Pinnington looked to have drawn with a 90th minute goal only for substitute Conal Gallagher to win it for the hosts in the 95th minute.
Squad News
- Connor Birch
- Jacob Crook
- Sean Doyle
- Ryan Gartland
- Danny Gerrard
- Tiernan Garvey
- Dan Hattersley
- Charlie Higgins
- Frank Jones
- Phil Kelly
- Adam Killey
- Alex Maitland
- Jack McVey
- Eoghain Sherrard
- Kyle Watson
- Ste Whitley
The history of our opposition (Ramsbottom United)
Ramsbottom United was founded in 1966, the year that England won the World Cup and one of the founders, Harry Williams, is still, to this day, Chairman, over 50 years later!
Harry has overseen the club progress from a park’s pitch on the outskirts to a well-ap- pointed stadium in the centre of the east Lancashire town, adjacent to Ramsbottom Cricket Club, the East Lancashire Railway and the River Irwell, which attracted a record crowd of 2,104 against FC United of Manchester.
Just days from the start of the 21-22 season, manager Willcock was tempted away by rivals Workington, so the Rams immediately filled the vacancy by promoting assistant manager Lee Donafee into the hot seat, having been an integral part of the manage- ment team which had done so well for the Rams in recent seasons. The late appointment caused a number of problems resulting in a difficult season which ended in a disappointing 15th position.
Hopes were high for the 22/23 season, but a disappointing run of results saw Donafee replaced in the hot seat by former FC United of Manches- ter legendary defender and assistant manager David Chadwick in February 2023.
Alas, Chadwick was unable to prevent relegation back to the North West Counties League, and the club appointed the experienced Steve Wilkes for the 2023/24 season, with the task of attempting to regain the club’s NPL stature.
Game Day
If it is your first time watching the Ravens or you have have travelled to the Island to watch the game this evening (welcome!), we have everything covered below in terms of the game day details!
FC Isle of Man’s home stadium “The Bowl” is based in our capital Douglas.
The pitch is a 3G surface and there are seats for up to 3,500 spectators, including a viewing platform for disabled users.
Getting here
Just a twenty minute walk from central Douglas, there is car parking on site and many bus services drop off on Peel Road, just a minute’s walk from the ground.
Address
The Bowl
Peel Road
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM2 1AD
What 3 Words
///rates.bunks.spine
Gates to the ground will open at 5:00pm ahead of the 6:00pm kick off. We have two entrances, one at the main car park (Gate A) and another at the National Sports Centre end of the ground (Gate B).
We operate a strict no alcohol policy at The Bowl. If you are looking to meet up with fellow fans pre-match a number of supporters usually head to The Pinewood Social Club. This is open to both home and away fans.
Tickets
Tickets are available from TicketCo here and will also be available at the ground where cash or card is accepted. We do encourage purchasing your tickets online to avoid any delays getting into the ground.
| General Admission | £10.00 |
| Concession (Ages 12-16, Students / Over 60s / Disabled) | £5.00 |
| Junior (Ages 5-11) | £3.00 |
| Child (Under 5) | Free |
Matchday Hospitality
In partnership with local business The Food Cellar, FC Isle of Man are pleased to be able to offer matchday hospitality to all match going fans (home or away). Recently opened on the doorstep of The Bowl, The Food Cellar is the newest café, deli and events space on the Island bringing you a place to relax, unwind and enjoy yourself before heading into The Bowl to cheer on the Ravens.
The hospitality package is priced at £45 and includes:
- Homemade Burger & Chips
- 2 beers or 2 glasses of wine
- Matchday Programme
- Team Sheet
- Match Ticket
- Priority Seating (half way line)
- Complementary tea or coffee at half time
We are also pleased to be able to offer Ravens season ticket holders a discount of 20%. If you wish to use the discount please send us an email.
Matchday Programme
Our brilliant programme editor Manuela Swiatek along with The Ravens 12th Man put in a lot of work each week to deliver a high standard match day programme. The programmes printed locally by BHW Printgroup and are priced at just £2. They are available from both entrances as well as The Pinewood Social Club and this week in the programme we cover:
You can of course receive a FREE digital programme each week by becoming a Ravens Official Supporter. More details on that can be found here.
Golden Goal
To help raise money for the club we run a golden goal competition on game day and it is your chance to support the club whilst being in with the chance of winning some money! Cash or card is taken and tickets can be purchased from the merchandise table.
Each ticket for golden goal costs just £2 and contains a concealed minute, if the goal is scored in the minute you have then you have won! The winner will be announced over the PA when the first goal of the game is scored. The winner will receive £90!
Catering
We will have both Douglas Pizza Company and Prep Fresh at the ground on Saturday to keep you watered and fed! Douglas Pizza Company will be offering hot dogs, tea, coffee and confectionary. Prep Fresh will be offering brisket baps, tea, coffee and confectionary.
Please do support them.
Staying up to date with the game
We would love to welcome you to The Bowl but if you can’t make it due to other commitments or not being on the Island, don’t worry we have you covered!
Live Stream
Our live stream is available to purchase for just £6 or £4 if you are an Official Supporter. That can be purchased here.
Social Media
Our media team will also have you covered with a runnin
