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Tom Stevens and Guardian readers

Open for business: share your FC United of Manchester photos and stories

FC United striker Tom Greaves scores the first goal at their new ground, Broadhurst Park, in a test event on 16 May.
FC United striker Tom Greaves scores the first ever goal at their new ground Broadhurst Park, in a test event conducted on Saturday 16th May Photograph: Alastair Adams/GuardianWitness

FC United of Manchester officially open their new home at Broadhurst Park in Moston on Friday night when they welcome Benfica for a showcase friendly with a sell-out crowd of 4,000 expected in the stands. Formed 10 years ago after the Glazer family took over Manchester United, the fan-owned club have made great strides in the lower divisions of English football ever since, with four promotions achieved since 2005. If you are planning to attend the match, we’d like you to share your photos and memories of what the football club means to you.

A friendly 'test' game to get the safety certificate for FC United of Manchester's new ground, Broadhurst Park
A friendly ‘test’ game to get the safety certificate for FC United of Manchester’s new ground, Broadhurst Park Photograph: Tony Jones/GuardianWitness

How long have you supported FC United? Maybe you have been involved right from the start, and have followed the club’s progress from season to season. We’d also like to hear about the reasons you started supporting FC United and how far you think the club can go. Is promotion to the Football League in a couple of years a realistic target? Share your FC United photos and memories with us and we’ll feature the best of them on the site.

Over 3000 supporters attended a test event of the new stadium prior to the official opening game against Benfica on May 29th
Over 3,000 supporters attended a test event at the new stadium before the official opening game against Benfica on 29 May. Photograph: FBTT/GuardianWitness

You can share your pictures and experiences by clicking on the blue ‘Contribute’ button on this article. You can also use the GuardianWitness smartphone app or theGuardian app and search for ‘GuardianWitness assignments’ – and if you add it to the homepage – you can keep up with all our assignments.

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