Cameras Ready To Roll For United 

Tuesday, 9th September 2003

Rugby United's FA Cup exploits are likely to come under the scrutiny of the BBC TV cameras when they visit Stourport Swifts in the 1st Qualifying Round of the competition this weekend...

As part of their Midlands Today sports coverage, the BBC had selected the preliminary round tie between Stourport and Boldmere St Michaels for filming, a match which Stourport won 1-0 to earn a home time against United - who were simultaneously defeating Kidsgrove Athletic in their respective fixture.  It is understood that the channel will continue to follow Stourport's progress, until they are removed from the competition, and then will transfer their support to their victors.

United will be hoping to continue their excellent start to the season, with 5 victories in 6 games in all competitions so far, and put on a vintage performance for the cameras - with the added incentive of welcoming the TV crew to Rugby, if they are successful and then land a home tie in the next round.

Supporters are reminded that should Saturday's game end all-square, the replay would take place at Butlin Road on Tuesday 16th September, kick-off 7.45 p.m.