A very flat performance at Swindon makes the next three games against relegation candidates a crucial part of the season where we need to get some points on the board to keep the necessary breathing space.

Don't forget the excellent Brunton Park diary is now updated on our website

http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/news/bruntondiary_files/

Wembley

We have been allocated blocks in the £34 / £17 and £24 / £12 sections only, as the £44 / £22 tickets being sold by CUFC direct were taken by season ticket holders.

Tickets are now on sale to Teamcard holders, so Members can self service by phone 0844 371 1921 or online at:

http://www.ticketzone.co.uk/index.cfm?action=events.details∫_EventID=445

I will however be putting a second but final order in at 5pm on Wednesday. This will not be with the main LB block. I have a request from Will Hutton only so far.

For anyone who will be unable to join us pre match, tickets can be handed over at the Wycombe or Southend games. Otherwise please send me a SAE to 11 Cedar Road, Sutton, Surrey SM2 5DA and I will post on.

For Wembley matchday information keep checking our website. Here you will find details on for whom tickets have been ordered, our pre match meeting arrangements, Wembley travel and Merchandise.

http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/news/news_files/1415d3a33ae7e45769493bc373fd72a8-25.html

I need an indication of numbers for our pre match meet ( so as to give our hosts some idea of breakfast numbers ), details of who would like a Jugsy designed Wembley t shirt and goody bag for £5 to be taken out of TDS in advance of the day and for those yet to decide, numbers for the Routemaster bus at £7.50 for an adult and £5 for children.

Wycombe - 6th March

Adult £18
Senior (65+) £15
Junior (under 16) £6
Students (with ID) £15

I have orders from Alan Millington, Tony Little, Dave Croxford, Jim Lawman, Barry Newsome & Nigel Moss. The deadline for orders is 5pm Monday 1st March.

For details of our meeting place for ticket distribution visit our website at http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/travel/venues/wycombe.html

A Groupsave train will be running from Marylebone. Full details in the next vhtb.

Fans' Forum - 19th March

The fans forum has been confirmed for Friday 19th March, the evening before the Southend game.

Live on Radio Cumbria, it's a 6pm start at the Rezidor Park Inn Hotel in Southend SS1 2AL

www.southend-on-sea.parkinn.co.uk/

For those staying over Dave Brown has agreed with the hotel prices for Friday March 19th of:

Twin Room including breakfast - £75 (compared to standard £109)
Family Room (2 adults, 1 under 17) including breakfast - £95 (compared to £119)
Single room price to be confirmed

Anyone wishing to attend the Forum should contact media@carlisleunited.co.uk.

I will co-ordinate hotel requests on behalf of the Branch to be booked on 1st March. I have noted down as definites so far as Dave Croxford, Dave Brown, Mike Carruthers, Alan Millington & Ken Hullock.

London Branch Sponsored Game

We will be the match sponsors on Good Friday 2nd April for the 3pm ko against Bristol Rovers. We have 40 places in the sponsors lounge at only £25 per head which includes an optional stadium tour, matchday ticket, pre match food, free raffle and competitions. The Club are looking at allowing us to dine in Foxys which makes this a tremendous deal.

Members can bring guests with all payments being taken from the TDS in March. Book your places with chairman@carlislelondonbranch.org.

Norwich - 8th May

The latest update from Mike Carruthers - I hope to be in a position to confirm the details of the Norwich trip in the next week to ten days. At that point I will ask for a firm committment backed up by a cheque for the cost of the hotel. So far I have expressions of interest from, Mike & Kim Carruthers, Simon & Sam Clarkson, Dave and Maggie Brown, Ken Hullock, Jon McLoughlin and Linda Morgan, David Ross, Al Millington, Dave Croxford and Jim Lawman. Anybody not on the list who is interested or would like to know more please contact Mike Carruthers at Norwich@carlislelondonbranch.org.

Awards Dinner

The club Awards Dinner is booked for the evening of Sunday 9th May. I have reserved just 6 places at this stage. Please let me know if you would like to go. I will need a willing volunteer to present our Award.

Branch Meeting Dates for 2010

Please note that the March meeting has been brought forward one week.

11th March
15th April
20th May
June date to be confirmed later (in line with fixture release)
July AGM date to be confirmed later
19th August
16 September
21 October
18 November
December - No Meeting


Keep the faith,

Simon Clarkson


*** 22 February 2003 - Stuart Green scores the only goal of the game when making his debut on loan at Spotland ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).

The Huddersfield defeat in midweek was a reality check after the highs of the previous few days. Whilst we have Wembley to look forward to, it's the bread and butter of the league programme that we need to focus on. Greg Abbott has been rewarded with a 12 month extension to his current contract.

Don't forget the excellent Brunton Park diary is now updated on our website:

http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/news/bruntondiary_files/bdf85c995e8210c94197eb77bba4fe0c-95.html

Wembley

For Wembley matchday information keep checking our website. Here you will find details on for whom tickets have been ordered, our pre match meeting arrangements, Wembley travel and Merchandise.

http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/news/news_files/1415d3a33ae7e45769493bc373fd72a8-25.html

Tickets are priced at Adult £24, £34 or £44 Concession £12, £17 or £22

* A concession is aged 16 years old and under or 65 years old and over

Our application will be submitted at 5pm on Friday 20th February so that we can secure the best available blocks after sales to season ticket holders ( I am away at Swindon on Saturday, hence the deadline ). After Sunday tickets go on sale to the general public, so Members can self service.

Once tickets are ordered I will then circulate all the additional information required to make this a great day out.

Swindon - 20th February

Prices Seated: Adult £22
Senior (60+) £15
Junior (15 and under) £9
Young Person (16- 20 years with ID) £15


I have ordered for Alan Millington, Rob Lawson, Ken Hullock, Jim Lawman, Mike Whitehead, Paul Watson, Peter Smithson, Dave Brown, Dave Croxford, Mike Carruthers, Malcolm Roger, Andy Dixon ( B ), Harold Bowron, Malcolm Roger & Paul Robson. Tickets will be distributed as per our website http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/travel/venues/swindon.html

The Groupsave train which includes Dave Nicholson, Jason Boswell and Jonathan Lerew will be the 1100 from Paddington. We need one more to make an even group size so please let Alan Millington know at information@carlislelondonbranch.org if you fancy the trip.

Wycombe - 6th March

I await Wycombe prices but have orders from Alan Millington, Tony Little, Dave Croxford, Jim Lawman & Nigel Moss.

Fans' Forum - 19th March

The fans forum has been confirmed for Friday 19th March, the evening before the Southend game.

Live on Radio Cumbria, it's a 6pm start at the Rezidor Park Inn Hotel in Southend SS1 2AL

www.southend-on-sea.parkinn.co.uk/

For those staying over Dave Brown has agreed with the hotel prices for Friday March 19th of:

Twin Room including breakfast - £75 (compared to standard £109)
Family Room (2 adults, 1 under 17) including breakfast - £95 (compared to £119)
Single room price to be confirmed

Anyone wishing to attend the Forum should contact media@carlisleunited.co.uk

I will co-ordinate hotel requests on behalf of the Branch to be booked on 1st March. I have noted down as definites so far as Dave Croxford, Dave Brown, Mike Carruthers, Alan Millington & Ken Hullock.

London Branch Sponsored Game

We will be the match sponsors on Good Friday 2nd April for the 3pm ko against Bristol Rovers. We have 40 places in the sponsors lounge at only £25 per head which includes an optional stadium tour, matchday ticket, pre match food, free raffle and competitions. The Club are looking at allowing us to dine in Foxys which makes this a tremendous deal.

Members are free to bring guests with all payments being taken from the TDS in March. Book your places with chairman@carlislelondonbranch.org

Awards Dinner

The club Awards Dinner is booked for the evening of Sunday 9th May. I have reserved just 6 places at this stage. Please let me know if you would like to go. I will need a willing volunteer to present our Award.

Branch Meeting Dates for 2010

Please note that the March meeting has been brought forward one week.

11th March
15th April
20th May
June date to be confirmed later ( in line with fixture release )
July AGM date to be confirmed later
19th August
16 September
21 October
18 November
December - No Meeting


Keep the faith,

Simon Clarkson


*** 18 February 2006 - United go top of the league with a 5-0 hammering of Rushden & Diamonds ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).

A cracking performance against MK Dons yesterday. It was nearly time to shave hair off for a second member Tony Little this week ( who's pledge was if we scored 6 ) following Ken Hullock's hair losing after making it to Wembley.

In what has turned out to be a brilliant week, the Branch has broken it's membership record with 10 year old Dylan McCormick becoming our 323rd Member.

Wembley

Tickets are priced at:-

Adult £24, £34 or £44
Concession £12, £17 or £22

* A concession is aged 16 years old and under or 65 years old and over

It goes without saying that if you want up to 9 tickets through the Branch you will need to ensure you have enough money in your TDS.

To top up, send a cheque payable to CUSCLB to Bob Brookes at 51 Lavender Grove, York YO26 5RX

In order to ensure you sit with other LB members please submit your orders to tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org by 3pm Thursday 18th Feb.

For Wembley matchday information keep checking our website http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/news/news_files/1415d3a33ae7e45769493bc373fd72a8-25.html

Here you will find details on Pre match meeting, Wembley travel and Merchandise.

Swindon - 20th February

Prices Seated: Adult £22
Senior (60+) £15
Junior (15 and under) £9
Young Person (16- 20 years with ID) £15


I have an orders from Alan Millington, Rob Lawson, Jim Lawman, Dave Brown, Dave Croxford, Mike Carruthers, Andy Dixon ( B ), Harold Bowron, Malcolm Roger & Paul Robson.

The Groupsave train will be the 1100 from Paddington.

**** Some members collected the vouchers in the Sun newspaper for cheap tickets. The only applicable away game is this one but the miserable sods at Swindon have made it a condition that tickets are bought IN PERSON at least 24 hours before. Therefore if anyone does know of someone who can get to Swindon ticket office prior to matchday, please get in touch.

Hartlepool - 23rd February

The Ground is reserved seating

Prices Seated: Adult £20
Senior (60+) £10
Junior (under 16 ) £10
Students (with ID) £10

Norwich Weekend

For those interested in a two night break around the Norwich game Mike Carruthers has initial quotes for The Holiday Inn and The Ramada hotels for two nights (Friday 7th & Saturday 8th May). Both hotels are about three miles from the City Centre. They are on bus routes with buses running at least half hourly through the day although less frequently in the evening. A taxi to the centre costs in the region of £7 to £8. The initial quote are £85 for the Ramada per person for two nights including full breakfast based on standard rooms. The Holiday Inn is £95 per person for two nights including full breakfast based on standard rooms. Links for both hotels are below. Please email summertrip@carlislelondonbranch.org by Friday 19th February if you are interested in coming along. Mike needs to know:

1. Names of those in your party
2. Your room requirements

Double Room
Twin Room (single travellers willing to share a twin please make this clear)
Single Room

Once he has responses he will confirm the prices and contact you again asking for money, this is the point at which you will be committed. At this stage we are not sure if an evening meal will be organised but he will consider this based on the size of the party.

Hotel links

http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/gb/en/nwinf/hoteldetail?dom=www.holidayinn.co.uk

http://www.ramadajarvis.co.uk/hotels/norwich.aspx

Please note Mike is on holiday until 19th February.

*** The club Awards Dinner is booked for the evening of Sunday 9th May. I have reserved just 6 places at this stage. Please let me know if you would like to go. I will need a willing volunteer to present our Award.

Fans' Forum - 19th March

The fans forum has been confirmed for Friday 19th March, the evening before the Southend game.

Live on Radio Cumbria, it's a 6pm start

For those staying over I have looked at two options:-

1. The hotel where the event is - The Rezidor Park Inn Hotel in Southend SS1 2AL

Dave Brown has agreed with the hotel prices for Friday March 19th of:

Twin Room including breakfast - £75 (compared to standard £109)
Family Room (2 adults, 1 under 17) including breakfast - £95 (compared to £119)
Single room price to be confirmed


www.southend-on-sea.parkinn.co.uk/
4 star hotel
Spa & health centre
Located close to sea front and pier

2. Travelodge 0.4 miles away £35 for room only - up to 3 adults

Anyone wishing to attend the Forum should contact media@carlisleunited.co.uk and I will co-ordinate hotel requests on behalf of the Branch. I have noted down as definites so far as Dave Croxford, Dave Brown, Nigel Moss, Mike Carruthers, Alan Millington & Ken Hullock.

London Branch Sponsored Game

We will be the match sponsors on Good Friday 2nd April for the 3pm ko against Bristol Rovers. We have 40 places in the sponsors lounge at only £25 per head which includes an optional stadium tour, matchday ticket, pre match food, free raffle and competitions.

At this stage places are restricted to members and one guest with all payments being taken from the TDS in March. Please let me know if you want to reserve a place.

Branch Meeting Dates for 2010

Please note that the March meeting has been brought forward one week.

11th March
15th April
20th May
June date to be confirmed later ( in line with fixture release )
July AGM date to be confirmed later
19th August
16 September
21 October
18 November
December - No Meeting


Keep the faith,

Simon Clarkson


*** 14 February 1998 - Jean-Claude Pagal plays his only game for United in the 1-1 home draw with Walsall ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).

**Updated 21st March***

Tickets

Anyone who still needs tickets can only collect in person from Brunton Park and must be on the database.

Pre Match Meeting

Civil Service Club ( CSC ) http://www.civilserviceclub.org.uk/index.htm

Tickets will be distributed here unless you make alternative arrangements.

From 9am members will be able to gather for a full breakfast selection and have access to the bar. A chance to mingle and enjoy the pre match build up.

We need to give the CSC an indication of who will be having breakfast so please get in touch.

Merchandise

Jugsy and Jon have finalised T-shirts, pens and balloons that will make up the contents of a £6.50 goody bag which will be paid for in advance from TDS.

There are only a few out of the 100 left now and are only available for collection at the CSC. Advanced orders are therefore essential.

Travel from CSC

From the Civil Service Club the quickest way to Wembley Park for the walk up Olympic Way (not Wembley Way, as most people seem to call it) is either Embankment to Baker St. on the Bakerloo, then either change to the Met. Line to Wembley Park or Jubilee Line to Finchley Road, then on to the Met. Line to Wembley Park. From the London Branch pre match meeting at the Civil service Club another option is to walk to Westminster and straight on to the Jubilee Line.

Chiltern stop extra trains at Wembley Stadium station on event days. If you are driving down from the North you could park at one of the station commuter car parks along the route (e.g. Warwick Parkway), then travel to Wembley usually without hassle.

Chiltern’s Aylesbury service by-passes Wembley Park and stops at Harrow-on-the-Hill; it is still fairly quick to cross platforms and travel back to Wembley Park.

We are running a Routemaster bus that is now fully booked with an 11am departure from the Civil service Club. The bus will be just one way thus allowing Members post match to head home rather than be compelled to return to Central London.

If you are willing to help with any of the Wembley co-ordination either on the day or in the run up, please get in touch at chairman@carlislelondonbranch.org.

What a night. So typical Carlisle and like so many, my head is sore this morning. I will circulate ticket details for Wembley ASAP and options for the day will be discussed at the Branch meeting tomorrow.

It goes without saying that if you want a ticket through the Branch you will need to ensure you have enough money in your TDS.

To top up, send a cheque payable to CUSCLB to Bob Brookes at 51 Lavender Grove, York YO26 5RX

Matchdays

There have been changes to away game dates and meeting venues so remember to check the London Branch website for all away day info throughout the season and to obtain your Ticket Deposit Scheme( TDS ) balance. http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org

You can order your match tickets for away games on our website or direct to tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org but remember that you must have sufficient money in your TDS.

Swindon - 20th February

Prices Seated: Adult £22
Senior (60+) £15
Junior (15 and under) £9
Young Person (16- 20 years with ID) £15


I have an orders from Dave Croxford, Mike Carruthers & Andy Dixon ( B ).

The Groupsave train will be the 1145 from Paddington priced around £21 for adults and £1 for U16's

**** Some members collected the vouchers in the Sun newspaper last week for cheap tickets. The only applicable away game is this one but the miserable sods at Swindon have made it a condition that tickets are bought IN PERSON at least 24 hours before. Therefore if anyone does know of someone who can get to Swindon ticket office prior to matchday, please get in touch.

Hartlepool - 23rd February

The Ground is reserved seating

Prices Seated: Adult £20
Senior (60+) £10
Junior (under 16 ) £10
Students (with ID) £10

Norwich Weekend

For those interested in a two night break around the Norwich game Mike Carruthers has initial quotes for The Holiday Inn and The Ramada hotels for two nights (Friday 7th & Saturday 8th May). Both hotels are about three miles from the City Centre. They are on bus routes with buses running at least half hourly through the day although less frequently in the evening. A taxi to the centre costs in the region of £7 to £8. The initial quote are £85 for the Ramada per person for two nights including full breakfast based on standard rooms. The Holiday Inn is £95 per person for two nights including full breakfast based on standard rooms. Links for both hotels are below. Please email summertrip@carlislelondonbranch.org by Friday 19th February if you are interested in coming along. Mike needs to know:

1. Names of those in your party
2. Your room requirements

Double Room
Twin Room (single travellers willing to share a twin please make this clear)
Single Room

Once he has responses he will confirm the prices and contact you again asking for money, this is the point at which you will be committed. At this stage we are not sure if an evening meal will be organised but he will consider this based on the size of the party.

Hotel links

http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/gb/en/nwinf/hoteldetail?dom=www.holidayinn.co.uk

http://www.ramadajarvis.co.uk/hotels/norwich.aspx

Please note Mike is on holiday from 12-19th February.

Fans' Forum - 19th March

The fans forum has been confirmed for Friday 19th March, the evening before the Southend game.

Live on Radio Cumbria, it's a 6pm start

For those staying over I have looked at two options:-

1. The hotel where the event is - The Rezidor Park Inn Hotel in Southend SS1 2AL

Dave Brown has agreed with the hotel prices for Friday March 19th of:

Twin Room including breakfast - £75 (compared to standard £109)
Family Room (2 adults, 1 under 17) including breakfast - £95 (compared to £119)
Single room price to be confirmed

To book call AFTER 1st MARCH when the hotel opens, reservations on 01702 455100 and mention Carlisle United London Branch to get the special rate. I will co-ordinate requests on behalf of the Branch if people would prefer.

www.southend-on-sea.parkinn.co.uk/
4 star hotel
Spa & health centre
Located close to sea front and pier

2. Travelodge 0.4 miles away £35 for room only - up to 3 adults

Anyone wishing to attend the Forum should contact media@carlisleunited.co.uk

London Branch Sponsored Game

We will be the match sponsors on Good Friday 2nd April for the 3pm ko against Bristol Rovers. We have 40 places in the sponsors lounge at only £25 per head which includes an optional stadium tour, matchday ticket, pre match food, free raffle and competitions.

At this stage places are restricted to members and one guest with all payments being taken from the TDS in March. Please let me know if you want to reserve a place.

250 Issues of HTB Book

The commemorative 250 issues of HTB book can be ordered using the attached form or directly from Dave Brown at book@carlislelondonbranch.org

Branch Meeting Dates for 2010

Please note that the February & March meetings have been brought forward one week.

11th February
11th March
15th April
20th May
June date to be confirmed later ( in line with fixture release )
July AGM date to be confirmed later
19th August
16 September
21 October
18 November
December - No Meeting


Keep the faith,

Simon Clarkson


*** 10 February 1998 - Matt Jansen signs for Crystal Palace ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).

After last minute heartache at Colchester, the performance at Huddesfield showed great spirit and should take us into tuesday's game with plenty of confidence.

The Brunton Park Diary now features on our website http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/news/bruntondiary.html

Remember to capture events on camera for our website webmaster@carlislelondonbranch.org , HTB editor@carlislelondonbranch.org and our regular page in the home programme i.jardine@btinternet.com.


JPT Area Final on TV

The second leg of the Northern Area JPT final is being shown live on Sky on Tuesday 9th Feb with a 7pm kick off.

We are again utilising the excellent facilities at the Civil Service Club. If there is anyone else interested in attending ( 40 + so far ) please contact Alan Millington at information@carlislelondonbranch.org

Polo shirts will be available on the night from Jon McLoughlin, so let him know at merchandise@carlislelondonbranch.org

There are also smaller social gatherings in Kent organised by Dave Russell-Graham (07791 845199) daverg8@hotmail.com and at Welwyn Garden City http://www.welwyngardencitycricketclub.com/contact.php
by Mick Driver michael.driver@bt.com , so get in touch if you want to watch the match with fellow Blues fans.

Fans' Forum - 19th March

The fans forum has been confirmed for Friday 19th March, the evening before the Southend game.

Live on Radio Cumbria, it's a 6pm start

For those staying over I have looked at two options:-

1. The hotel where the event is - The Rezidor Park Inn Hotel in Southend SS1 2AL

Dave Brown has agreed with the hotel prices for Friday March 19th of:

Twin Room including breakfast - £75 (compared to standard £109)
Family Room (2 adults, 1 under 17) including breakfast - £95 (compared to £119)
Single room price to be confirmed

To book call AFTER 1st MARCH when the hotel opens, reservations on 01702 455100 and mention Carlisle United London Branch to get the special rate. I will co-ordinate requests on behalf of the Branch if people would prefer.

www.southend-on-sea.parkinn.co.uk/
4 star hotel
Spa & health centre
Located close to sea front and pier

2. Travelodge 0.4 miles away £35 for room only - up to 3 adults

Anyone wishing to attend the Forum should contact media@carlisleunited.co.uk

London Branch Sponsored Game

We will be the match sponsors on Good Friday 2nd April for the 3pm ko against Bristol Rovers. We have 40 places in the sponsors lounge at only £25 per head which includes an optional stadium tour, matchday ticket, pre match food, free raffle and competitions.

At this stage places are restricted to members and one guest with all payments being taken from the TDS in March. Please let me know if you want to reserve a place.

A Great Cause

Long Term London Branch member Alistair Blackett and his fiance Jackie will be taking part in Cancer Research UK's Relay for Life, a 24 hour walking marathon, on 14 and 15 August at Swanwick in Derbyshire.

He will be doing this at Swanwick in Derbyshire as part of a team known as "Cocktail Crew".

The name stems from a non alcoholic bar that he will be running for the benefit of other participants and supporters selling juice/soft drinks etc the proceeds from which will all go to Cancer Research.

If you'd like to support Alistair, Jackie and their friends in this worthwhile endeavour you can do so by visiting their website http://www.donatetomyrelay.org/cocktailcrew

250 Issues of HTB Book

The commemorative 250 issues of HTB book can be ordered using the attached form or directly from Dave Brown at book@carlislelondonbranch.org

Matchdays

There have been changes to away game dates and meeting venues so remember to check the London Branch website for all away day info throughout the season and to obtain your Ticket Deposit Scheme( TDS ) balance. http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org

You can order your match tickets for away games on our website or direct to tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org but remember that you must have sufficient money in your TDS.

Swindon - 20th February

Prices Seated: Adult £22
Senior (60+) £15
Junior (15 and under) £9
Young Person (16- 20 years with ID) £15


I have an order from Dave Croxford.

The Groupsave train will be the 1145 from Paddington priced around £21 for adults and £1 for U16's

**** Some members collected the vouchers in the Sun newspaper last week for cheap tickets. The only applicable away game is this one but the miserable sods at Swindon have made it a condition that tickets are bought IN PERSON at least 24 hours before. Therefore if anyone does know of someone who can get to Swindon ticket office prior to matchday, please get in touch.


Hartlepool - 23rd February

The Ground is reserved seating

Prices Seated: Adult £20
Senior (60+) £10
Junior (under 16 ) £10
Students (with ID) £10


Branch Meeting Dates for 2010

Please note that the February & March meetings have been brought forward one week.

11th February
11th March
15th April
20th May
June date to be confirmed later ( in line with fixture release )
July AGM date to be confirmed later
19th August
16 September
21 October
18 November
December - No Meeting


Keep the faith.

Simon Clarkson


*** 7 February 1970 - A record 27,500 spectators at Brunton Park saw United lose 2-1 to Middlesborough in the 5th rd of the FA cup ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).

Another two goal lead blown but no injury time winner this weekend. The few Branch members that went to support our fellow Cumbrians, were treated to a 5 goal thriller and jubilant scenes at the end of the game. Thanks to Nigel Moss for organising a great day out.

Two deadline day loan signings - Ben Marshall from Stoke & Daryl Duffy from Bristol Rovers.

An interesting take on Olga the Fox in an article published in the Guardian this week http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2010/jan/29/carlisle-olga-the-fox-harry-pearson


The deadline for the next HTB is this weekend coming so please send in any snippets to Dave Brown ASAP editor@carlislelondonbranch.org.

Brunton Park Diary

Jan 26th (Tue)
Gateshead manager Ian Bogie will have another forward option to choose from when he picks his next side (sorry) as the legend that is Brian Wake joins the Conference team on a free from Greenock Morton. With 50 goals from 188 games, his record is nothing to be sniffed at.

EXETER CITY 2 CARLISLE UTD 3
OFFSIDEAGAIN, OFFTARGETAGAIN, OFFTODARLOAGAIN or whatever you want to call him finally scores!!!!!!
Enough said.

* Player Ratings: Collin 6.67, Keogh 6.33, Livesey 8.00 (star man), Harte 6.33, Horwood 7.00, Hurst 6.67, Thirlwell 5.67, Clayton 7.33, Robson 6.67, Kavanagh 5.67, Anyinsah 7.67. Subs: Madine and Offiong.

Jan 29th (Fri)
After some inevitable rumours linking him with a return to Carlisle, Lee Peacock joins Grimsby Town on an 18-month deal. The football’s going to be rubbish but the fish and chips will be terrific. Swindon’s decision to give him a free was ironically precipitated by Pericard’s arrival.

Jan 30th (Sat)
The Youth Team’s home match against Preston is called off due to a frozen pitch.

It’s confirmed that Carlisle took 20 year-old striker Jordan Connerton on a short trial during the week from Lancaster City. Several clubs have already been linked with the player including most recently Preston as well as Crewe, Swindon, Motherwell, Leeds and Derby. Described as strong with a good touch, great awareness and a quality finisher, Jordan already as 30 goals to his credit this season.

CARLISLE UTD 2 LEYTON ORIENT 2
The lessons from Tuesday aren’t learnt as two points are thrown away against the O’s. It had all started so well under a newly employed 4-4-2 system with a great move for Anyinsah’s opener on 14 and then Harte powered in a header from Robson’s corner just before half-time. Sloppy goals on 60 and 77 bring parity. Smokin’ Joe goes off early with an injury and is therefore a major doubt for the Tuesday game at Colchester.

* Player Ratings: Collin 7.00, Keogh 7.67 (star man), Livesey 6.00, Harte 6.67, Horwood 6.50, Hurst 5.67, Thirlwell 4.67, Clayton 7.17, Robson 6.00, Madine 4.33, Anyinsah 7.17. Sub: Offiong 3.50

Elsewhere it finishes AFC Wimbledon 2 Workington 3 to send the Reds into the quarter finals of the FA Trophy.

* Taken as an average from the CUFC online messageboard.
** Taken from CUFC online main report as no messageboard ratings


JPT Area Final on TV

Following the great result at Leeds in the first leg of the Northern Area JPT final we have been rewarded with the second leg being shown live on Sky on Tuesday 9th Feb with a 7pm kick off.

We are again looking to utilise the excellent facilities at the Civil Service Club. Can anyone interested in attending please contact Alan Millington at information@carlislelondonbranch.org.

Don't sit at home alone watching the game, treat yourself to a night out in the company of other Blues and some decent real ale.

MK Dons at Home - Saturday 13th Feb

As a one-off promotion, the Blues are offering love-sick supporters the chance to bring their partners to the League One fixture on Valentine's weekend for HALF-PRICE.

Fans who buy one ticket at normal price for anywhere in the ground will be able to get another with 50% off.

The offer also applies to season ticket holders - and will be open to both men and women of all ages, including seniors.

The Blues are even playing Cupid to junior supporters as the deal includes like-for-like tickets for youngsters.

Fans' Forum - 19th March

The fans forum has been confirmed for Friday 19th March, the evening before the Southend game.

Live on Radio Cumbria, it's a 6pm start

For those staying over I have looked at two options:-

1. The hotel where the event is - The Rezidor Park Inn Hotel in Southend SS1 2AL

Dave Brown has agreed with the hotel prices for Friday March 19th of:

Twin Room including breakfast - £75 (compared to standard £109)
Family Room (2 adults, 1 under 17) including breakfast - £95 (compared to £119)
Single room price to be confirmed

To book call AFTER 1st MARCH when the hotel opens, reservations on 01702 455100 and mention Carlisle United London Branch to get the special rate. I will co-ordinate requests on behalf of the Branch if people would prefer.

www.southend-on-sea.parkinn.co.uk/
4 star hotel
Spa & health centre
Located close to sea front and pier


2. Travelodge 0.4 miles away £35 for room only - up to 3 adults

Anyone wishing to attend the Forum should contact media@carlisleunited.co.uk.

London Branch Sponsored Game

We will be the match sponsors on Good Friday 2nd April for the 3pm ko against Bristol Rovers. We have 40 places in the sponsors lounge at only £25 per head which includes an optional stadium tour, matchday ticket, pre match food, free raffle and competitions.

At this stage places are restricted to members and one guest with all payments being taken from the TDS in March. Please let me know if you want to reserve a place.

A Great Cause

Long Term London Branch member Alistair Blackett and his fiance Jackie will be taking part in Cancer Research UK's Relay for Life, a 24 hour walking marathon, on 14 and 15 August at Swanwick in Derbyshire.

He will be doing this at Swanwick in Derbyshire as part of a team known as "Cocktail Crew".

The name stems from a non alcoholic bar that he will be running for the benefit of other participants and supporters selling juice/soft drinks etc the proceeds from which will all go to Cancer Research.

If you'd like to support Alistair, Jackie and their friends in this worthwhile endeavour you can do so by visiting their website http://www.donatetomyrelay.org/cocktailcrew

250 Issues of HTB Book

The commemorative 250 issues of HTB book can be ordered using the attached form or directly from Dave Brown at book@carlislelondonbranch.org

You can also order your polo shirts from Jon McLoughlin at merchandise@carlislelondonbranch.org . Please note Jon is on holiday this week.

Matchdays

There have been changes to away game dates and meeting venues so remember to check the London Branch website for all away day info throughout the season and to obtain your Ticket Deposit Scheme( TDS ) balance. http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org

You can order your match tickets for away games on our website or direct to tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org but remember that you must have sufficient money in your TDS

Colchester - Tuesday 2nd February ko 1945

This game is not all ticket and ticket prices remain the same on the day . For those going by train and looking to use the bus service to the ground you may need to produce a match ticket.

Prices Seated: Adults £20.00
Senior (60+) £13.00
21 & Under £13.00
16 & Under £8.00
11 & Under £5.00
7 & Under £3.00

I have ordered for Paul Robson, Peter Gorrod, Peter Smithson, Dave Brown, Alan Millington, Nigel Moss, Ian Brown, Mike Carruthers, Andy Dixon ( B ) Alan Baldwin, Ken Hullock & Jim Lawman.

Tickets will be distributed from 1830hrs at The Norfolk Arms, 132 North Station Road, Colchester CO1 1UZ

Huddersfield - 6th February

This game is not all ticket however the junior Under 8’s ticket will not be available to purchase on the day.

Prices Seated: Adult £22
Senior (60+) £13
Students £13
Juniors (U16) £10
Juniors (U8) £5

I have ordered for Alan Millington, Dave Brown, Mike Carruthers, Ken Hullock, Aidan Wharton, Allan Stewart, Paul Robson, Dave Croxford, Bob & Makiko Brookes,Barrie Spark & David Ross.

There is a change to our ticket distribution place - The Sportsman, 1 St Johns Rd HD1 5AY Tel 01484 421929 http://www.undertheviaduct.com/sportsman/

Branch Meeting Dates for 2010

Please note that the February & March meetings have been brought forward one week.

11th February
11th March
15th April
20th May
June date to be confirmed later ( in line with fixture release )
July AGM date to be confirmed later
19th August
16 September
21 October
18 November
December - No Meeting


Keep the faith,

Simon Clarkson


*** 1 February 1964 - Goals from Hughie McIlmoyle & Reg Davies in a 2-1 victory at Oxford, kept up Uniteds promtion push towards Division 3 ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).

Credit to the 139 Blues fans who made the trip to Exeter and witnessed our 8th consecutive Tuesday night win.

Andrew Jenkins was featured on the new Late Kick off programme that you can watch via this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00qfdr1/Late_Kick_Off_North_East_and_Cumbria_2010_Episode_2/

A Great Cause

Long Term London Branch member and former committee member Alistair Blackett and his fiance Jackie will be taking part in Cancer Research UK's Relay for Life, a 24 hour walking marathon, on 14 and 15 August at Swanwick in Derbyshire.

He will be doing this at Swanwick in Derbyshire as part of a team known as "Cocktail Crew".

The name stems from a non alcoholic bar that he will be running for the benefit of other participants and supporters selling juice/soft drinks etc the proceeds from which will all go to Cancer Research.

If you'd like to support Alistair, Jackie and their friends in this worthwhile endeavour you can do so by visiting their website http://www.donatetomyrelay.org/cocktailcrew

250 Issues of HTB Book

The commemorative 250 issues of HTB book can be ordered using the attached form or directly from Dave Brown at book@carlislelondonbranch.org

You can also order your polo shirts from Jon McLoughlin at merchandise@carlislelondonbranch.org . Please note Jon is on holiday this week.

Fans' Forum - 19th March

The fans forum has been confirmed for Friday 19th March, the evening before the Southend game.

Live on Radio Cumbria, it's a 6pm start

For those staying over I have looked at two options:-

1. The hotel where the event is - The Rezidor Park Inn Hotel in Southend SS1 2AL

Dave Brown has agreed with the hotel prices for Friday March 19th of:

Twin Room including breakfast - £75 (compared to standard £109)
Family Room (2 adults, 1 under 17) including breakfast - £95 (compared to £119)
Single room price to be confirmed

To book call AFTER 1st MARCH when the hotel opens, reservations on 01702 455100 and mention Carlisle United London Branch to get the special rate. I will co-ordinate requests on behalf of the Branch if people would prefer.

www.southend-on-sea.parkinn.co.uk/
4 star hotel
Spa & health centre
Located close to sea front and pier


2. Travelodge 0.4 miles away £35 for room only - up to 3 adults

Anyone wishing to attend the Forum should contact media@carlisleunited.co.uk

London Branch Sponsored Game

We will be the match sponsors on Good Friday 2nd April for the 3pm ko against Bristol Rovers. We have 40 places in the sponsors lounge at only £25 per head which includes an optional stadium tour, matchday ticket, pre match food, free raffle and competitions.

At this stage places are restricted to members and one guest with all payments being taken from the TDS in March. Please let me know if you want to reserve a place.

A big saving

Families can enjoy a day out at the football from the amazing price of only £9.50 for a family of four with a brand new offer launching this Saturday (January 30th) in The Sun.

Sun newspaper readers need to collect four out of the six tokens printed in the paper from Saturday January 30 to Friday February 5. Tickets for a family of four are available at £9.50, £19.50 or £29.50.
More details will be available in The Sun from Saturday January 30th.

Matchdays

There have been changes to away game dates and meeting venues so remember to check the London Branch website for all away day info throughout the season and to obtain your Ticket Deposit Scheme( TDS ) balance. http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org

You can order your match tickets for away games on our website or direct to tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org but remember that you must have sufficient money in your TDS.

Colchester - Tuesday 2nd February ko 1945

This game is not all ticket and ticket prices remain the same on the day . For those going by train and looking to use the bus service to the ground you may need to produce a match ticket.

Prices Seated: Adults £20.00
Senior (60+) £13.00
21 & Under £13.00
16 & Under £8.00
11 & Under £5.00
7 & Under £3.00

I have ordered for Paul Robson, Peter Gorrod, Peter Smithson, Dave Brown, Alan Millington, Nigel Moss, Ian Brown, Mike Carruthers, Andy Dixon ( B ) Alan Baldwin, Ken Hullock & Jim Lawman.

Tickets will be distributed from 1830hrs at The Norfolk Arms, 132 North Station Road, Colchester CO1 1UZ

Huddersfield - 6th February

This game is not all ticket however the junior Under 8’s ticket will not be available to purchase on the day.

Prices Seated: Adult £22
Senior (60+) £13
Students £13
Juniors (U16) £10
Juniors (U8) £5

I have orders from Alan Millington, Dave Brown, Mike Carruthers, Ken Hullock, Aidan Wharton, Allan Stewart, Paul Robson, Dave Croxford, Bob & Makiko Brookes & Barrie Spark.

The ticket order deadline is 5pm Monday 1st Feb

There is a change to our ticket distribution place - The Sportsman, 1 St Johns Rd HD1 5AY Tel 01484 421929 http://www.undertheviaduct.com/sportsman/


JPT Area Final on TV

Following the great result at Leeds in the first leg of the Northern Area JPT final we have been rewarded with the second leg being shown live on Sky on Tuesday 9th Feb with a 7pm kick off.

We are again looking to utilise the excellent facilities at the Civil Service Club. Can anyone interested in attending please contact Alan Millington at information@carlislelondonbranch.org.

Don't sit at home alone watching the game, treat yourself to a night out in the company of other Blues and some decent real ale.

MK Dons at Home - Saturday 13th Feb

As a one-off promotion, the Blues are offering love-sick supporters the chance to bring their partners to the League One fixture on Valentine's weekend for HALF-PRICE.

Fans who buy one ticket at normal price for anywhere in the ground will be able to get another with 50% off.

The offer also applies to season ticket holders - and will be open to both men and women of all ages, including seniors.

The Blues are even playing Cupid to junior supporters as the deal includes like-for-like tickets for youngsters.

Branch Meeting Dates for 2010

Please note that the February & March meetings have been brought forward one week.

11th February
11th March
15th April
20th May
June date to be confirmed later ( in line with fixture release )
July AGM date to be confirmed later
19th August
16 September
21 October
18 November
December - No Meeting


Keep the faith,

Simon Clarkson


*** 28 January 1993 - Andy Watson was sold for a bargain £30,000 and United only scored 17 goals in the remaining 18 games that season ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).