VHTB - 25/01/10
25/01/10 19:59
It was back to league action and reality against Stockport. The 3 match suspension for Scott Dobie must surely up the ante for a new striker ? It was also so close and yet so far for LB member Harold Bowron who was a whisker from winning a new car on the pitch at half time.
Social - This Saturday
A message from Nigel Moss - " A few months ago I mentioned the possibility of a LB day out to watch Barrow play at AFC Wimbledon. This idea was met with a warm response with several of you showing an interest. It is with great regret I announce this game has been cancelled due to AFC Wimbledon's home match in the FA Trophy!! However due to one of those wonderful football quirks their opposition on saturday is Workington Reds!!!
I am planning on going to cheer on our cumbrian friends and as always the more the merrier so is anyone else interested contact me " nigemoss@yahoo.co.uk.
AFC Wimbledon V Workington Reds
Saturday 30th January 2010
KO 3pm
Brunton Park Diary
Jan 18th (Mon)
Man City’s highly rated England U20 Adam Clayton returns to Carlisle on loan for the rest of the season from with Mancini declaring that Adam needs to work further on looking stylish in a cashmere scarf with moleskin gloves and matching accessories in order to fit in with his first-team plans.
Jan 19th (Tues)
LEEDS UNITED 1 CARLISLE UNITED 2 - JPT NORTHERN FINAL FIRST LEG
Despite starting as 7/1 outsiders, just over 13,000 witness a clinical win at Elland Road to leave Carlisle in the driving seat but by no means home and hosed for a glamour final at Wembley. It’s wasn’t one way traffic by any means and Beckford was at his prolific best in missing three good chances. However, a great move and finish by Kavanagh gave the initial and after a wobble when Leeds equalised, Anyinsah came on to power in a header on 83 for the winner.
Sky TV will be showing the second leg live at 7pm on Tuesday, February 9th.
* Player Ratings: Pidgeley 6.50, Keogh 7.33 (star man), Livesey 6.17, Harte 6.67, Horwood 6.83 , Hurst 6.17, Taiwo 6.50, Kavanagh 7.17, Clayton 7.00, Robson 7.00, Dobie 5.50, Sub: Anyinsah 5.00.
Jan 20th (Weds)
ROCHDALE RES 1 CARLISLE UTD RESERVES 0
A strong looking Carlisle side surprisingly lose to Rochdale as a scuffed left-footed shot bobbles horribly over Gillespie on the half hour.
Team: Gillespie, Kane, Blake, Thirlwell (Lakeland 71), Aldred, Murphy, Bowman (McKenna 63), Burns, Offiong, Bridge-Wilkinson, Tinnion.
Jan 21st (Thu)
It’s confirmed that talks between Carlisle and Coventry over Gary Madine’s future are still ongoing with little progress being made in agreeing a valuation that meets the needs of both parties.
Meanwhile, another player with an uncertain future and at least seven midfielders ahead of him seems to be Michael Burns as he moves on a one-month loan to Stafford Rangers. Stafford compete in the Blue Square North with Workington and he joins another former old boy in the shape of centre-half Craig McAughtrie. The 28-year-old has re-joined Stafford Rangers on loan until the end of the season from Eastwood Town. McAughtrie, who made 214 appearances for Rangers and scored 21 goals in a five-year spell, left Rangers in 2007 for Staffordshire rivals Tamworth and he has since played for King’s Lynn, who have now folded.
Millwall join 23 other league clubs in being linked with a move for Joe Garner.
Jan 23rd (Sat)
OLDHAM YOUTH 4 CARLISLE UTD YOUTH 3
Ryan Bowman scored twice to keep the score level at 2-2 at half time but a second half strike from Steven Swinglehurst wasn’t enough to prevent the home side from taking an exciting 4-3 win.
CARLISLE UTD 0 STOCKPORT COUNTY 0
More frustration in the post-Pericard era as a succession of strikers are rolled onto the pitch to try their luck at the Fon Williams goal. After a poor first half, Hurst hits the base of the post with a lob and the ball rolls across the face of the goal. Two strong penalty shouts are turned down and the referee etches his performance in the memories of the Brunton Park faithful even further as he sends Dobie off on 72 after the forward is wrestled down once more. Offiong’s misery continues with a poor effort when he should have opened his account and in the dying seconds, Clayton’s drive is denied by Fon Willams again.
* Player Ratings: Collin 7 (=star man), Keogh 6, Livesey 5.5, Harte 5.75, Horwood 5, Hurst 5, Taiwo 5, Kavanagh 5, Clayton 7 (=star man), Robson 5, Anyinsah 7 (=star man).
United’s Head of Youth Development Eric Kinder secures the signatures of four of David Wilkes’ Centre of Excellence U16 players for next season’s Youth squad as they join already-signed Mark Beck (centre forward) and Lance McGlen (centre half). Josh Todd (central midfielder), Dan Jones (centre forward), David Symington (central midfielder or right back) and Adam Gill (wide right or wide left) are all Cumbrians and will team up with the squad in July. Todd and Jones have already been involved with the U18s and Gill and Symington have played in trial games.
* 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.
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.
I have copies of signed Stan Bowles biographies for Peter Smithson, Chris Holmes & Chris Tembey. There are only 2 left at £5 each. It's first come first served and they can be delivered to any away game.
Fans' Forum
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.
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
Exeter - 26th January
Tickets for this game can only be purchased through the turnstiles on the night of the game.
Prices Standing: Adult £15
St James Road Away Terrace Senior (60+) £10
Students (with valid NUS) £10
Under 18s £5
Prices Seated: Adult £17
Stagecoach Stand Senior £12
Under 18s £6
Our pre match meeting place is the Wells Tavern, 31 Well Street, Exeter EX4 6QL
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
The ticket order deadline is 5pm Wednesday 27th Jan
I have orders from Paul Robson, Peter Gorrod, Peter Smithson, Dave Brown, Alan Millington & Nigel Moss.
If you are interested in Groupsave travel on the 1720 from Liverpool Street please let me know.
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.
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/.
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
*** 25 January 1992 - A penalty from Andy Watson in the 1-1 draw against Halifax would be the last point collected until March ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).
Social - This Saturday
A message from Nigel Moss - " A few months ago I mentioned the possibility of a LB day out to watch Barrow play at AFC Wimbledon. This idea was met with a warm response with several of you showing an interest. It is with great regret I announce this game has been cancelled due to AFC Wimbledon's home match in the FA Trophy!! However due to one of those wonderful football quirks their opposition on saturday is Workington Reds!!!
I am planning on going to cheer on our cumbrian friends and as always the more the merrier so is anyone else interested contact me " nigemoss@yahoo.co.uk.
AFC Wimbledon V Workington Reds
Saturday 30th January 2010
KO 3pm
Brunton Park Diary
Jan 18th (Mon)
Man City’s highly rated England U20 Adam Clayton returns to Carlisle on loan for the rest of the season from with Mancini declaring that Adam needs to work further on looking stylish in a cashmere scarf with moleskin gloves and matching accessories in order to fit in with his first-team plans.
Jan 19th (Tues)
LEEDS UNITED 1 CARLISLE UNITED 2 - JPT NORTHERN FINAL FIRST LEG
Despite starting as 7/1 outsiders, just over 13,000 witness a clinical win at Elland Road to leave Carlisle in the driving seat but by no means home and hosed for a glamour final at Wembley. It’s wasn’t one way traffic by any means and Beckford was at his prolific best in missing three good chances. However, a great move and finish by Kavanagh gave the initial and after a wobble when Leeds equalised, Anyinsah came on to power in a header on 83 for the winner.
Sky TV will be showing the second leg live at 7pm on Tuesday, February 9th.
* Player Ratings: Pidgeley 6.50, Keogh 7.33 (star man), Livesey 6.17, Harte 6.67, Horwood 6.83 , Hurst 6.17, Taiwo 6.50, Kavanagh 7.17, Clayton 7.00, Robson 7.00, Dobie 5.50, Sub: Anyinsah 5.00.
Jan 20th (Weds)
ROCHDALE RES 1 CARLISLE UTD RESERVES 0
A strong looking Carlisle side surprisingly lose to Rochdale as a scuffed left-footed shot bobbles horribly over Gillespie on the half hour.
Team: Gillespie, Kane, Blake, Thirlwell (Lakeland 71), Aldred, Murphy, Bowman (McKenna 63), Burns, Offiong, Bridge-Wilkinson, Tinnion.
Jan 21st (Thu)
It’s confirmed that talks between Carlisle and Coventry over Gary Madine’s future are still ongoing with little progress being made in agreeing a valuation that meets the needs of both parties.
Meanwhile, another player with an uncertain future and at least seven midfielders ahead of him seems to be Michael Burns as he moves on a one-month loan to Stafford Rangers. Stafford compete in the Blue Square North with Workington and he joins another former old boy in the shape of centre-half Craig McAughtrie. The 28-year-old has re-joined Stafford Rangers on loan until the end of the season from Eastwood Town. McAughtrie, who made 214 appearances for Rangers and scored 21 goals in a five-year spell, left Rangers in 2007 for Staffordshire rivals Tamworth and he has since played for King’s Lynn, who have now folded.
Millwall join 23 other league clubs in being linked with a move for Joe Garner.
Jan 23rd (Sat)
OLDHAM YOUTH 4 CARLISLE UTD YOUTH 3
Ryan Bowman scored twice to keep the score level at 2-2 at half time but a second half strike from Steven Swinglehurst wasn’t enough to prevent the home side from taking an exciting 4-3 win.
CARLISLE UTD 0 STOCKPORT COUNTY 0
More frustration in the post-Pericard era as a succession of strikers are rolled onto the pitch to try their luck at the Fon Williams goal. After a poor first half, Hurst hits the base of the post with a lob and the ball rolls across the face of the goal. Two strong penalty shouts are turned down and the referee etches his performance in the memories of the Brunton Park faithful even further as he sends Dobie off on 72 after the forward is wrestled down once more. Offiong’s misery continues with a poor effort when he should have opened his account and in the dying seconds, Clayton’s drive is denied by Fon Willams again.
* Player Ratings: Collin 7 (=star man), Keogh 6, Livesey 5.5, Harte 5.75, Horwood 5, Hurst 5, Taiwo 5, Kavanagh 5, Clayton 7 (=star man), Robson 5, Anyinsah 7 (=star man).
United’s Head of Youth Development Eric Kinder secures the signatures of four of David Wilkes’ Centre of Excellence U16 players for next season’s Youth squad as they join already-signed Mark Beck (centre forward) and Lance McGlen (centre half). Josh Todd (central midfielder), Dan Jones (centre forward), David Symington (central midfielder or right back) and Adam Gill (wide right or wide left) are all Cumbrians and will team up with the squad in July. Todd and Jones have already been involved with the U18s and Gill and Symington have played in trial games.
* 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.
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.
I have copies of signed Stan Bowles biographies for Peter Smithson, Chris Holmes & Chris Tembey. There are only 2 left at £5 each. It's first come first served and they can be delivered to any away game.
Fans' Forum
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.
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
Exeter - 26th January
Tickets for this game can only be purchased through the turnstiles on the night of the game.
Prices Standing: Adult £15
St James Road Away Terrace Senior (60+) £10
Students (with valid NUS) £10
Under 18s £5
Prices Seated: Adult £17
Stagecoach Stand Senior £12
Under 18s £6
Our pre match meeting place is the Wells Tavern, 31 Well Street, Exeter EX4 6QL
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
The ticket order deadline is 5pm Wednesday 27th Jan
I have orders from Paul Robson, Peter Gorrod, Peter Smithson, Dave Brown, Alan Millington & Nigel Moss.
If you are interested in Groupsave travel on the 1720 from Liverpool Street please let me know.
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.
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/.
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
*** 25 January 1992 - A penalty from Andy Watson in the 1-1 draw against Halifax would be the last point collected until March ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).
VHTB - 18/01/10
18/01/10 21:10
Despite a disappointing result at Brentford the post match event was a massive success. Over 80 attendees celebrating the fantastic 250 issues of HTB book were treated to good Cumbrian craic, a fascinating Q & A session with Stan Bowles and an impromptu forum with club officials. Some unexpected players kit donated by the club was auctioned and over 20 prizes distributed in the raffle with the top prize a VIP day for 4 at Brunton Park being scooped by James Potter. Any other raffle winners not in attendance will be notified directly. A full list of winners is at the end of this message.
Can anyone who took pictures please send them to:-
Dave Brown for HTB - editor@carlislelondonbranch.org
Paul Parke for our website webmaster@carlislelondonbranch.org
Ian Jardine for the programme mascots@carlislelondonbranch.org
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 . An incredible 80 have been sold so far !
Loan SIgning
Adam Clayton has re-signed on loan for the rest of the season.
Fans' Forum
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 Park Inn Hotel in Southend SS1 2AL
http://www.rezidorparkinn.com/cs/Satellite?c=Page&language=en&pagename=ParkInn/Page/parkinnFrontpage
For B & B it looks like £89 for single, £109 for double and £119 for family room ( one guest U17 )
2. Travelodge 0.4 miles away £35 for room only - up to 3 adults
Anyone wishing to go should contact media@carlisleunited.co.uk
** We are currently scoping out hotel deals in the area. Let me know if you want information or if you find a good deal.
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.
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
Exeter - 26th January
Tickets for this game can only be purchased through the turnstiles on the night of the game.
Prices Standing: Adult £15
St James Road Away Terrace Senior (60+) £10
Students (with valid NUS) £10
Under 18s £5
Prices Seated: Adult £17
Stagecoach Stand Senior £12
Under 18s £6
Our pre match meeting place is the Wells Tavern, 31 Well Street, Exeter EX4 6QL
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
The ticket order deadline is 5pm Wednesday 27th Jan
If you are interested in Groupsave travel on the 1720 from Liverpool Street please let me know.
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.
The ticket order deadline is 5pm Monday 1st Feb
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
*** 18 January 1975 - A 2-1 victory over Ipswich at Brunton Park with goals from Clarke and Laidlaw meant that had Ipswich won this game they would have lifted the title ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).
250th HTB Centenary Event
Raffle Prizes
1st VIP Day at Brunton Park James Potter
2nd Carlisle United shirt ( Pericard ) Vince ( Jon McLoughlin’s guest )
3rd Carlisle United shirt ( Neal ) Rob Lawson
4th Carlisle United shirt ( Carlton ) Carlisle United Director
5th 35th Anniversary Polo shirt Jonathan McLoughlin
6th St George T-shirts Nigel Moss
Ray Cuneen
Des Cass
Alex Mitchell
10th Exxxiles poloshirt Alan Baldwin
Ellie Hullock
Malcolm Roger
13th 250 Issues of HTB Book Alun Hullock
14th Heritage Drinking vessel featured on ‘Time Team’ Aidan Wharton
15th Carlisle United Autograph Book Iain Davidson
16th 100th issue of HTB Andrew Latanowski
Asun S
Nigel Moss
Mick Simpson
Laura Spark
21st Vintage Carlisle United Shirt Dave Russell-Graham
21st Vintage Carlisle United Shirt Mike Whitehead
Auction
Ian Harte’s shorts raised £ 22 Steve Brown
Evan Horwood shirt raised £60 Jonathan McLaughlin
Scott Dobie shirt raised £64 Ken Hullock
Can anyone who took pictures please send them to:-
Dave Brown for HTB - editor@carlislelondonbranch.org
Paul Parke for our website webmaster@carlislelondonbranch.org
Ian Jardine for the programme mascots@carlislelondonbranch.org
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 . An incredible 80 have been sold so far !
Loan SIgning
Adam Clayton has re-signed on loan for the rest of the season.
Fans' Forum
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 Park Inn Hotel in Southend SS1 2AL
http://www.rezidorparkinn.com/cs/Satellite?c=Page&language=en&pagename=ParkInn/Page/parkinnFrontpage
For B & B it looks like £89 for single, £109 for double and £119 for family room ( one guest U17 )
2. Travelodge 0.4 miles away £35 for room only - up to 3 adults
Anyone wishing to go should contact media@carlisleunited.co.uk
** We are currently scoping out hotel deals in the area. Let me know if you want information or if you find a good deal.
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.
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
Exeter - 26th January
Tickets for this game can only be purchased through the turnstiles on the night of the game.
Prices Standing: Adult £15
St James Road Away Terrace Senior (60+) £10
Students (with valid NUS) £10
Under 18s £5
Prices Seated: Adult £17
Stagecoach Stand Senior £12
Under 18s £6
Our pre match meeting place is the Wells Tavern, 31 Well Street, Exeter EX4 6QL
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
The ticket order deadline is 5pm Wednesday 27th Jan
If you are interested in Groupsave travel on the 1720 from Liverpool Street please let me know.
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.
The ticket order deadline is 5pm Monday 1st Feb
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
*** 18 January 1975 - A 2-1 victory over Ipswich at Brunton Park with goals from Clarke and Laidlaw meant that had Ipswich won this game they would have lifted the title ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).
250th HTB Centenary Event
Raffle Prizes
1st VIP Day at Brunton Park James Potter
2nd Carlisle United shirt ( Pericard ) Vince ( Jon McLoughlin’s guest )
3rd Carlisle United shirt ( Neal ) Rob Lawson
4th Carlisle United shirt ( Carlton ) Carlisle United Director
5th 35th Anniversary Polo shirt Jonathan McLoughlin
6th St George T-shirts Nigel Moss
Ray Cuneen
Des Cass
Alex Mitchell
10th Exxxiles poloshirt Alan Baldwin
Ellie Hullock
Malcolm Roger
13th 250 Issues of HTB Book Alun Hullock
14th Heritage Drinking vessel featured on ‘Time Team’ Aidan Wharton
15th Carlisle United Autograph Book Iain Davidson
16th 100th issue of HTB Andrew Latanowski
Asun S
Nigel Moss
Mick Simpson
Laura Spark
21st Vintage Carlisle United Shirt Dave Russell-Graham
21st Vintage Carlisle United Shirt Mike Whitehead
Auction
Ian Harte’s shorts raised £ 22 Steve Brown
Evan Horwood shirt raised £60 Jonathan McLaughlin
Scott Dobie shirt raised £64 Ken Hullock
VHTB - 14/01/10
14/01/10 20:31
Brunton Park Diary
Jan 8th (Fri)
Millwall is confirmed as off. Several transfer rumours do the rounds including Coleman wishing to make Madine’s move to Coventry a permanent one, Murphy going off to Shrewsbury or one of any number of interested parties and Scott Dobie being linked with a loan move to Aberdeen that turns about a case of mistaken identity by one of the local papers. Stephen Dobbie of Swansea City was supposedly the correct party involved in the rumour – you couldn’t make it up.
Jan 12th (Tue)
Ahead of the Southend Utd away game on March 20th, it’s announced that a live fans forum will take place on the Friday evening at the Park Inn Hotel from 1730. A number of club representatives will be present to field questions and shoe throwing will be strictly forbidden on the night.
Although nothing appears to have been announced at this time, it would be an idea to have it organised so that either the hosting hotel or one/two nearby were doing a special deal for fans travelling with the intention of attending both the forum and the match.
As anticipated a week earlier, Pericard confirms his decision to turn down the generous offer to stay as the alleged top earner at frozen, windswept, oft-flooded, Brunton Park to take up a footballer-for-hire position at a club likely to be somewhere near his friends and family in the south. Fool!
The N&S tips five players on our radar as possible replacements for Pericard. Although making a brief sub appearance in the Birmingham cup tie, the final name has been linked with a loan move to lowly Brighton having seemingly fallen out of favour at the City Ground
ENOCH SHOWUNMI, 27, Leeds United.
LEWIS GUY, 24, Doncaster Rovers
SCOTT VERNON, 26, Colchester United
TRESOR KANDOL, 28, Leeds United
JOE GARNER, 21, Nottingham Forest
Other names mentioned on the messageboard include Kevin Kyle (ex-Sunderland), presently at cash-strapped Kilmarnock, free agent Michael Misfud (ex-Coventry) and Richard Brodie, the prolific York City striker.
Jan 13th (Weds)
One man definitely on the move is part-keeper, part-blockade Matty Glennon with his release by Huddersfield allowing him to join Bradford City.
Peter Murphy reveals his frustration at being dropped after the Norwich victory and then not featuring in the Everton game in an interview with the News and Star.
It’s reported that GA is hoping to imminently arrange a friendly to give vital pitch time on grass to key players who are returning from injury or lacking match sharpness and in particular, Thirlwell, Offiong, Anyinsah and Bridge-Wilkinson.
Fans' Forum
The fans forum has been confirmed for 19th March, the evening before the Southend game.
Live on Radio Cumbria, it's an early start ie 6pm.
For those staying over I have looked at two options:-
1. The hotel where the event is - The Park Inn Hotel in Southend SS1 2AL
http://www.rezidorparkinn.com/cs/Satellite?c=Page&language=en&pagename=ParkInn/Page/parkinnFrontpage
For B & B it looks like £89 for single, £109 for double and £119 for family room ( one guest U17 )
2. Travelodge 0.4 miles away £35 for room only - up to 3 adults
Anyone wishing to go should contact media@carlisleunited.co.uk.
** We are currently scoping out hotel deals in the area, so by all means let me know if you want information or if you find a good deal.
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.
Brentford - 16th January
This game is NOT all ticket and prices remain the same on match day however, student tickets will not be available on the day so must be purchased in advance.
The Ground is unreserved seating & terracing.
Prices Seated: Adult £21.00
Students (with ID) £13.00
Seniors (60+) £15.00
Junior (Under 16’s) £5.00
Prices Terracing: Adult £20.00
Students (with ID) £12.00
Senior (60+) £14.00
Junior (Under 16’s) £5.00
I have ordered for Michael Simpson, Mike Carruthers, Dave Croxford, Alan Millington, Barry Newsome, Allan Stamper * , Bob Brookes, Iain Davidson, Jason Boswell, Richard Wood, Alan Baldwin, Andrew Dobinson,Nigel Moss, Jim Lawman, Andy Dixon ( B ), Ian Jardine , Ken Hullock & Mike Whitehead. Unless specified I have ordered seats. Denotes terracing *
Tickets will be distributed at the Brewery Tap, 47 Catherine Wheel Road, Brentford TW8 4BD
Post Match Event
At this stage we expect the event to go ahead even if the Brentford game is postponed with in excess of 60 attendees.
The commemorative 250 issues of HTB book will be available at the event, can be pre ordered using the attached form or directly from Dave Brown at book@carlislelondonbranch.org.
You can also order your polo shirts at merchandise@carlislelondonbranch.org.
A limited amount of autobiographies of our star guest Stan Bowles will be available at the event that will be attended by several former HTB editors and representatives from Carlisle United.
Trains back from Brentford to Waterloo run every 15 minutes with a journey time of 30 - 35 minutes until 22.24 at which point they change to every half hour
Leeds (A) - Tuesday 19th January (JPT Area Final)
I have ordered tickets for Sandy McIntyre, Paul Parke & Laura Spark.
Adult £16
60+ £12
U16 £8
Please contact CUFC direct if you need a ticket.
Exeter - 26th January
Tickets for this game can only be purchased through the turnstiles on the night of the game.
Prices Standing: Adult £15
St James Road Away Terrace Senior (60+) £10
Students (with valid NUS) £10
Under 18s £5
Prices Seated: Adult £17
Stagecoach Stand Senior £12
Under 18s £6
Our pre match meeting place is the Wells Tavern, 31 Well Street, Exeter EX4 6QL
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
The ticket order deadline is 5pm Wednesday 27th Jan
If you are interested in Groupsave travel on the 1720 from Liverpool Street please let me know.
Branch Meeting Dates for 2010
Please note that the January & February meetings have been brought forward one week.
*The March meeting has also been brought forward due to the fans forum being confirmed for the 19th March.
14th January
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
*** 14 January 1986 - A shock in the FA cup 3rd rd as United beat QPR 1-0 with the winner coming from John Cooke ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).
Jan 8th (Fri)
Millwall is confirmed as off. Several transfer rumours do the rounds including Coleman wishing to make Madine’s move to Coventry a permanent one, Murphy going off to Shrewsbury or one of any number of interested parties and Scott Dobie being linked with a loan move to Aberdeen that turns about a case of mistaken identity by one of the local papers. Stephen Dobbie of Swansea City was supposedly the correct party involved in the rumour – you couldn’t make it up.
Jan 12th (Tue)
Ahead of the Southend Utd away game on March 20th, it’s announced that a live fans forum will take place on the Friday evening at the Park Inn Hotel from 1730. A number of club representatives will be present to field questions and shoe throwing will be strictly forbidden on the night.
Although nothing appears to have been announced at this time, it would be an idea to have it organised so that either the hosting hotel or one/two nearby were doing a special deal for fans travelling with the intention of attending both the forum and the match.
As anticipated a week earlier, Pericard confirms his decision to turn down the generous offer to stay as the alleged top earner at frozen, windswept, oft-flooded, Brunton Park to take up a footballer-for-hire position at a club likely to be somewhere near his friends and family in the south. Fool!
The N&S tips five players on our radar as possible replacements for Pericard. Although making a brief sub appearance in the Birmingham cup tie, the final name has been linked with a loan move to lowly Brighton having seemingly fallen out of favour at the City Ground
ENOCH SHOWUNMI, 27, Leeds United.
LEWIS GUY, 24, Doncaster Rovers
SCOTT VERNON, 26, Colchester United
TRESOR KANDOL, 28, Leeds United
JOE GARNER, 21, Nottingham Forest
Other names mentioned on the messageboard include Kevin Kyle (ex-Sunderland), presently at cash-strapped Kilmarnock, free agent Michael Misfud (ex-Coventry) and Richard Brodie, the prolific York City striker.
Jan 13th (Weds)
One man definitely on the move is part-keeper, part-blockade Matty Glennon with his release by Huddersfield allowing him to join Bradford City.
Peter Murphy reveals his frustration at being dropped after the Norwich victory and then not featuring in the Everton game in an interview with the News and Star.
It’s reported that GA is hoping to imminently arrange a friendly to give vital pitch time on grass to key players who are returning from injury or lacking match sharpness and in particular, Thirlwell, Offiong, Anyinsah and Bridge-Wilkinson.
Fans' Forum
The fans forum has been confirmed for 19th March, the evening before the Southend game.
Live on Radio Cumbria, it's an early start ie 6pm.
For those staying over I have looked at two options:-
1. The hotel where the event is - The Park Inn Hotel in Southend SS1 2AL
http://www.rezidorparkinn.com/cs/Satellite?c=Page&language=en&pagename=ParkInn/Page/parkinnFrontpage
For B & B it looks like £89 for single, £109 for double and £119 for family room ( one guest U17 )
2. Travelodge 0.4 miles away £35 for room only - up to 3 adults
Anyone wishing to go should contact media@carlisleunited.co.uk.
** We are currently scoping out hotel deals in the area, so by all means let me know if you want information or if you find a good deal.
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.
Brentford - 16th January
This game is NOT all ticket and prices remain the same on match day however, student tickets will not be available on the day so must be purchased in advance.
The Ground is unreserved seating & terracing.
Prices Seated: Adult £21.00
Students (with ID) £13.00
Seniors (60+) £15.00
Junior (Under 16’s) £5.00
Prices Terracing: Adult £20.00
Students (with ID) £12.00
Senior (60+) £14.00
Junior (Under 16’s) £5.00
I have ordered for Michael Simpson, Mike Carruthers, Dave Croxford, Alan Millington, Barry Newsome, Allan Stamper * , Bob Brookes, Iain Davidson, Jason Boswell, Richard Wood, Alan Baldwin, Andrew Dobinson,Nigel Moss, Jim Lawman, Andy Dixon ( B ), Ian Jardine , Ken Hullock & Mike Whitehead. Unless specified I have ordered seats. Denotes terracing *
Tickets will be distributed at the Brewery Tap, 47 Catherine Wheel Road, Brentford TW8 4BD
Post Match Event
At this stage we expect the event to go ahead even if the Brentford game is postponed with in excess of 60 attendees.
The commemorative 250 issues of HTB book will be available at the event, can be pre ordered using the attached form or directly from Dave Brown at book@carlislelondonbranch.org.
You can also order your polo shirts at merchandise@carlislelondonbranch.org.
A limited amount of autobiographies of our star guest Stan Bowles will be available at the event that will be attended by several former HTB editors and representatives from Carlisle United.
Trains back from Brentford to Waterloo run every 15 minutes with a journey time of 30 - 35 minutes until 22.24 at which point they change to every half hour
Leeds (A) - Tuesday 19th January (JPT Area Final)
I have ordered tickets for Sandy McIntyre, Paul Parke & Laura Spark.
Adult £16
60+ £12
U16 £8
Please contact CUFC direct if you need a ticket.
Exeter - 26th January
Tickets for this game can only be purchased through the turnstiles on the night of the game.
Prices Standing: Adult £15
St James Road Away Terrace Senior (60+) £10
Students (with valid NUS) £10
Under 18s £5
Prices Seated: Adult £17
Stagecoach Stand Senior £12
Under 18s £6
Our pre match meeting place is the Wells Tavern, 31 Well Street, Exeter EX4 6QL
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
The ticket order deadline is 5pm Wednesday 27th Jan
If you are interested in Groupsave travel on the 1720 from Liverpool Street please let me know.
Branch Meeting Dates for 2010
Please note that the January & February meetings have been brought forward one week.
*The March meeting has also been brought forward due to the fans forum being confirmed for the 19th March.
14th January
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
*** 14 January 1986 - A shock in the FA cup 3rd rd as United beat QPR 1-0 with the winner coming from John Cooke ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).
VHTB - 12/01/10
12/01/10 17:46
It's our first Branch meeting of 2010 at 8pm on Thursday at the Civil Service Club. Please let Alan Millington know if you are coming at information@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.
Brentford - 16th January
This game is NOT all ticket and prices remain the same on match day however, student tickets will not be available on the day so must be purchased in advance.
The Ground is unreserved seating & terracing.
Prices Seated: Adult £21.00
Students (with ID) £13.00
Seniors (60+) £15.00
Junior (Under 16’s) £5.00
Prices Terracing: Adult £20.00
Students (with ID) £12.00
Senior (60+) £14.00
Junior (Under 16’s) £5.00
I have orders from Michael Simpson, Mike Carruthers, Dave Croxford, Alan Millington, Barry Newsome, Allan Stamper * , Bob Brookes, Iain Davidson, Jason Boswell, Richard Wood, Alan Baldwin, Andrew Dobinson,Nigel Moss, Jim Lawman, Andy Dixon ( B ), Ian Jardine , Ken Hullock & Mike Whitehead. Unless specified I have ordered seats. Denotes terracing *
Tickets will be distributed at the Brewery Tap, 47 Catherine Wheel Road, Brentford TW8 4BD
Post Match Event
The attached advert gives a flavour of what to expect at our commemorative event after the Brentford game . Over 60 have booked places with Mike Carruthers at event@carlislelondonbranch.org with monies taken from the Ticket deposit Scheme unless otherwise agreed.
At this stage we expect the event to go ahead even if the Brentford game is postponed.
The commemorative 250 issues of HTB book will be available at the event, can be pre ordered using the attached form or directly from Dave Brown at book@carlislelondonbranch.org
You can also order your polo shirts at merchandise@carlislelondonbranch.org
A limited amount of autobiographies of our star guest Stan Bowles will be available at the event that will be attended by several former HTB editors and representatives from Carlisle United.
Leeds (A) - Tuesday 19th January (JPT Area Final)
I have ordered tickets for Sandy McIntyre, Paul Parke & Laura Spark.
Adult £16
60+ £12
U16 £8
Please contact CUFC direct if you need a ticket.
Exeter - 26th January
Tickets for this game can only be purchased through the turnstiles on the night of the game.
Prices Standing: Adult £15
St James Road Away Terrace Senior (60+) £10
Students (with valid NUS) £10
Under 18s £5
Prices Seated: Adult £17
Stagecoach Stand Senior £12
Under 18s £6
Our pre match meeting place is the Wells Tavern, 31 Well Street, Exeter EX4 6QL
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
The ticket order deadline is 5pm Wednesday 27th Jan
If you are interested in Groupsave travel on the 1720 from Liverpool Street please let me know.
Branch Meeting Dates for 2010
Please note that the January & February meetings have been brought forward one week.
*The March meeting may also be brought forward should the fans forum be confirmed for the 19th March.
14th January
11th February
18th 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
*** 11 January 1908 - United play their first ever 1st rd FA cup game - a 2-2 draw at home to Brentford ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).
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.
Brentford - 16th January
This game is NOT all ticket and prices remain the same on match day however, student tickets will not be available on the day so must be purchased in advance.
The Ground is unreserved seating & terracing.
Prices Seated: Adult £21.00
Students (with ID) £13.00
Seniors (60+) £15.00
Junior (Under 16’s) £5.00
Prices Terracing: Adult £20.00
Students (with ID) £12.00
Senior (60+) £14.00
Junior (Under 16’s) £5.00
I have orders from Michael Simpson, Mike Carruthers, Dave Croxford, Alan Millington, Barry Newsome, Allan Stamper * , Bob Brookes, Iain Davidson, Jason Boswell, Richard Wood, Alan Baldwin, Andrew Dobinson,Nigel Moss, Jim Lawman, Andy Dixon ( B ), Ian Jardine , Ken Hullock & Mike Whitehead. Unless specified I have ordered seats. Denotes terracing *
Tickets will be distributed at the Brewery Tap, 47 Catherine Wheel Road, Brentford TW8 4BD
Post Match Event
The attached advert gives a flavour of what to expect at our commemorative event after the Brentford game . Over 60 have booked places with Mike Carruthers at event@carlislelondonbranch.org with monies taken from the Ticket deposit Scheme unless otherwise agreed.
At this stage we expect the event to go ahead even if the Brentford game is postponed.
The commemorative 250 issues of HTB book will be available at the event, can be pre ordered using the attached form or directly from Dave Brown at book@carlislelondonbranch.org
You can also order your polo shirts at merchandise@carlislelondonbranch.org
A limited amount of autobiographies of our star guest Stan Bowles will be available at the event that will be attended by several former HTB editors and representatives from Carlisle United.
Leeds (A) - Tuesday 19th January (JPT Area Final)
I have ordered tickets for Sandy McIntyre, Paul Parke & Laura Spark.
Adult £16
60+ £12
U16 £8
Please contact CUFC direct if you need a ticket.
Exeter - 26th January
Tickets for this game can only be purchased through the turnstiles on the night of the game.
Prices Standing: Adult £15
St James Road Away Terrace Senior (60+) £10
Students (with valid NUS) £10
Under 18s £5
Prices Seated: Adult £17
Stagecoach Stand Senior £12
Under 18s £6
Our pre match meeting place is the Wells Tavern, 31 Well Street, Exeter EX4 6QL
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
The ticket order deadline is 5pm Wednesday 27th Jan
If you are interested in Groupsave travel on the 1720 from Liverpool Street please let me know.
Branch Meeting Dates for 2010
Please note that the January & February meetings have been brought forward one week.
*The March meeting may also be brought forward should the fans forum be confirmed for the 19th March.
14th January
11th February
18th 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
*** 11 January 1908 - United play their first ever 1st rd FA cup game - a 2-2 draw at home to Brentford ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).
VHTB - 05/01/10
05/01/10 20:27
Dave Brown would love a couple of lines from Everton attendees summing up their thoughts of the day out. Please send them to editor@carlislelondonbranch.org.
Brunton Park Diary
Thanks again to Mike Kilner who will keep us up to date with what's going on around Brunton Park.
Jan 2nd (Sat)
EVERTON 3 CARLISLE UTD 1 – FA CUP 3rd ROUND
The class of 2009/10 fall short of repeating the heroics of 74/5 but only by the narrowest of margins in playing terms after matching Everton all over the pitch for 90 minutes in an enthralling cup tie. In the end, Carlisle were possibly no more than Howard’s fingertips away from the 4th round after getting enough on the ball to divert Livesey’s penalty-edge volley onto the bar. Although at fault for the first with a back pass straight out of a football bloopers DVD, Clayton’s all action show led the way while Taiwo tackled every blue shirt in sight.
* Player Ratings: Collin 7, Keogh 7.88, Livesey 8, Harte 8.25, Horwood 7.25, Hurst 7.88, Taiwo 8.5 (star man), Kavanagh 7.75, Clayton 8.13, Robson 8.13, Pericard 7.88 . Subs: Dobie, Anyinsah.
Barrow’s FA Cup run ends with a 3-0 defeat at Sunderland for whom Michael Liddle made his debut after coming on with 10 minutes to go. Left-back Liddle made 23 appearances for United last season.
Jan 4th (Mon)
It’s confirmed that Carlisle will face Leeds in the second leg of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy northern area final on Tuesday 9th February 2010 at Brunton Park. The tie, initially scheduled for the week beginning 15th February, has been brought forward following discussions with SKY TV, the Football League and with all of the clubs concerned. Sky will make a later decision on whether to broadcast the tie and the game will kick off at 7pm rather than 7-45pm if this is the case.
Negotiations with the clubs and representatives of Taiwo, Clayton and Pericard appear to be moving closer to a conclusion. In what could be excellent news, an agreement has been reached with Chelsea about Taiwo that may see the deal becoming a permanent one rather than just a further loan. In the mean time, he will continue to train with the squad with the hope that a deal will be finished very shortly.
With Mancini now in charge at Manchester City, fellow midfielder Adam Clayton has returned to his parent club at the request of the management team where they will keep hold of him for two weeks so that they can complete their assessment of him. United still have the option to extend Clayton’s loan deal for a further one-month period or to complete a half season loan deal that would keep him at the club until the end of the 2009/10 campaign.
Pericard remains in talks with the club and is expected to make a decision after the game against Millwall on Saturday. This however remains in major doubt due to the present weather and forecast and the club are seeking permission from the league to inspect on Thursday morning, the time when Millwall were planning to set off on their journey to Cumbria – what were they using, sledges and huskies??
Jan 5th (Tue)
It’s reported by Sky Sports that Pericard has turned down the offer to stay at Carlisle with a view to announcing his new club early next week.
* Taken as an average from the CUFC online messageboard.
** Taken from CUFC online main report as no messageboard ratings
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.
Brentford - 16th January
This game is NOT all ticket and prices remain the same on match day however, student tickets will not be available on the day so must be purchased in advance.
The Ground is unreserved seating & terracing.
Prices Seated: Adult £21.00
Students (with ID) £13.00
Seniors (60+) £15.00
Junior (Under 16’s) £5.00
Prices Terracing: Adult £20.00
Students (with ID) £12.00
Senior (60+) £14.00
Junior (Under 16’s) £5.00
I have orders from Michael Simpson, Mike Carruthers, Dave Croxford, Alan Millington, Barry Newsome, Allan Stamper * , Bob Brookes, Iain Davidson, Jason Boswell, Richard Wood & Alan Baldwin.
Tickets will be distributed at the Brewery Tap, 47 Catherine Wheel Road, Brentford TW8 4BD
Ticket order deadline is 5pm Monday 11th Jan. Unless specified I will order seats. Denotes terracing *
Post Match Event
The attached advert gives a flavour of what to expect at our commemorative event after the Brentford game . Please book your places with Mike Carruthers at event@carlislelondonbranch.org by 5pm Thursday 7th January. Monies will be taken from your Ticket deposit Scheme.
At this stage we expect the event to go ahead even if the Brentford game is postponed.
The commemorative 250 issues of HTB book will be available at the event, can be pre ordered using the attached form or directly from Dave Brown at book@carlislelondonbranch.org.
You can also order your polo shirts at merchandise@carlislelondonbranch.org.
Leeds (A) - Tuesday 19th January (JPT Area Final)
I have ordered tickets for Sandy McIntyre, Paul Parke & Laura Spark.
Branch members can go direct to CUFC and have priority as Teamcard holders until Thursday when tickets go on general sale.
Adult £16
60+ £12
U16 £8
Branch Meeting Dates for 2010
Please note that the January & February meetings have been brought forward one week.
*The March meeting may also be brought forward should the fans forum be confirmed for the 19th March.
14th January
11th February
18th 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 and have a Happy New Year,
Simon Clarkson
*** 5 January 1929 - United legend Alf Ackerman was born on this day ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).
Brunton Park Diary
Thanks again to Mike Kilner who will keep us up to date with what's going on around Brunton Park.
Jan 2nd (Sat)
EVERTON 3 CARLISLE UTD 1 – FA CUP 3rd ROUND
The class of 2009/10 fall short of repeating the heroics of 74/5 but only by the narrowest of margins in playing terms after matching Everton all over the pitch for 90 minutes in an enthralling cup tie. In the end, Carlisle were possibly no more than Howard’s fingertips away from the 4th round after getting enough on the ball to divert Livesey’s penalty-edge volley onto the bar. Although at fault for the first with a back pass straight out of a football bloopers DVD, Clayton’s all action show led the way while Taiwo tackled every blue shirt in sight.
* Player Ratings: Collin 7, Keogh 7.88, Livesey 8, Harte 8.25, Horwood 7.25, Hurst 7.88, Taiwo 8.5 (star man), Kavanagh 7.75, Clayton 8.13, Robson 8.13, Pericard 7.88 . Subs: Dobie, Anyinsah.
Barrow’s FA Cup run ends with a 3-0 defeat at Sunderland for whom Michael Liddle made his debut after coming on with 10 minutes to go. Left-back Liddle made 23 appearances for United last season.
Jan 4th (Mon)
It’s confirmed that Carlisle will face Leeds in the second leg of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy northern area final on Tuesday 9th February 2010 at Brunton Park. The tie, initially scheduled for the week beginning 15th February, has been brought forward following discussions with SKY TV, the Football League and with all of the clubs concerned. Sky will make a later decision on whether to broadcast the tie and the game will kick off at 7pm rather than 7-45pm if this is the case.
Negotiations with the clubs and representatives of Taiwo, Clayton and Pericard appear to be moving closer to a conclusion. In what could be excellent news, an agreement has been reached with Chelsea about Taiwo that may see the deal becoming a permanent one rather than just a further loan. In the mean time, he will continue to train with the squad with the hope that a deal will be finished very shortly.
With Mancini now in charge at Manchester City, fellow midfielder Adam Clayton has returned to his parent club at the request of the management team where they will keep hold of him for two weeks so that they can complete their assessment of him. United still have the option to extend Clayton’s loan deal for a further one-month period or to complete a half season loan deal that would keep him at the club until the end of the 2009/10 campaign.
Pericard remains in talks with the club and is expected to make a decision after the game against Millwall on Saturday. This however remains in major doubt due to the present weather and forecast and the club are seeking permission from the league to inspect on Thursday morning, the time when Millwall were planning to set off on their journey to Cumbria – what were they using, sledges and huskies??
Jan 5th (Tue)
It’s reported by Sky Sports that Pericard has turned down the offer to stay at Carlisle with a view to announcing his new club early next week.
* Taken as an average from the CUFC online messageboard.
** Taken from CUFC online main report as no messageboard ratings
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.
Brentford - 16th January
This game is NOT all ticket and prices remain the same on match day however, student tickets will not be available on the day so must be purchased in advance.
The Ground is unreserved seating & terracing.
Prices Seated: Adult £21.00
Students (with ID) £13.00
Seniors (60+) £15.00
Junior (Under 16’s) £5.00
Prices Terracing: Adult £20.00
Students (with ID) £12.00
Senior (60+) £14.00
Junior (Under 16’s) £5.00
I have orders from Michael Simpson, Mike Carruthers, Dave Croxford, Alan Millington, Barry Newsome, Allan Stamper * , Bob Brookes, Iain Davidson, Jason Boswell, Richard Wood & Alan Baldwin.
Tickets will be distributed at the Brewery Tap, 47 Catherine Wheel Road, Brentford TW8 4BD
Ticket order deadline is 5pm Monday 11th Jan. Unless specified I will order seats. Denotes terracing *
Post Match Event
The attached advert gives a flavour of what to expect at our commemorative event after the Brentford game . Please book your places with Mike Carruthers at event@carlislelondonbranch.org by 5pm Thursday 7th January. Monies will be taken from your Ticket deposit Scheme.
At this stage we expect the event to go ahead even if the Brentford game is postponed.
The commemorative 250 issues of HTB book will be available at the event, can be pre ordered using the attached form or directly from Dave Brown at book@carlislelondonbranch.org.
You can also order your polo shirts at merchandise@carlislelondonbranch.org.
Leeds (A) - Tuesday 19th January (JPT Area Final)
I have ordered tickets for Sandy McIntyre, Paul Parke & Laura Spark.
Branch members can go direct to CUFC and have priority as Teamcard holders until Thursday when tickets go on general sale.
Adult £16
60+ £12
U16 £8
Branch Meeting Dates for 2010
Please note that the January & February meetings have been brought forward one week.
*The March meeting may also be brought forward should the fans forum be confirmed for the 19th March.
14th January
11th February
18th 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 and have a Happy New Year,
Simon Clarkson
*** 5 January 1929 - United legend Alf Ackerman was born on this day ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).
VHTB - 03/01/10
03/01/10 10:49
A performance to be proud of yesterday on a great day out in Merseyside. Please put in your diaries a fans forum on 19th March ( evening before the Southend game ) which will be held at the team hotel. Full details will be released on the official site 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.
Brentford - 16th January
This game is NOT all ticket and prices remain the same on match day however, student tickets will not be available on the day so must be purchased in advance.
The Ground is unreserved seating & terracing.
Prices Seated: Adult £21.00
Students (with ID) £13.00
Seniors (60+) £15.00
Junior (Under 16’s) £5.00
Prices Terracing: Adult £20.00
Students (with ID) £12.00
Senior (60+) £14.00
Junior (Under 16’s) £5.00
I have orders from Michael Simpson, Mike Carruthers, Dave Croxford, Alan Millington, Barry Newsome, Allan Stamper * , Bob Brookes, Iain Davidson & Jason Boswell. Tickets will be distributed at the Brewery Tap, 47 Catherine Wheel Road, Brentford TW8 4BD
Ticket order deadline is 5pm Monday 11th Jan. Unless specified I will order seats. Denotes terracing *
Post Match Event
The attached advert gives a flavour of what to expect at our commemorative event after the Brentford game . Please book your places with Mike Carruthers at event@carlislelondonbranch.org and note that unless you have already paid by cheque, monies will be taken from your Ticket deposit Scheme.
As of 1st Jan, Mike had confirmations from Mike Kilner, Bob & Makiko Brookes, Dave Brown, Al Millington, Neil Nixon, Ian Jardine, Dave Croxford, Ken Hullock, Jim Lawman, Richard Wodd, Jon McLoughlin, Nigel Moss, Jez Garratt, Iain Davidson, Andrew Dobinson, Steve Kilner, Jason Casey, Barry Newsome & Mick Simpson.
The commemorative 250 issues of HTB book will be available at the event, can be pre ordered using the attached form or directly from Dave Brown at book@carlislelondonbranch.org.
You can also order your polo shirts at merchandise@carlislelondonbranch.org.
Leeds (A) - Tuesday 19th January (JPT Area Final)
Tickets are priced as below and so far I only have an order from Sandy McIntyre at 5pm Monday 4th Jan. After that Branch members can go direct to CUFC and have priority as Teamcard holders until Thursday when tickets go on general sale.
Adult £16
60+ £12
U16 £8
Branch Meeting Dates for 2010
Please note that the January & February meetings have been brought forward one week.
14th January
11th February
18th 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 and have a Happy New Year,
Simon Clarkson
*** 3 January 2004 - On loan striker Matty Fryatt scores his first goal for United in a 2-1 victory over Boston ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).
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.
Brentford - 16th January
This game is NOT all ticket and prices remain the same on match day however, student tickets will not be available on the day so must be purchased in advance.
The Ground is unreserved seating & terracing.
Prices Seated: Adult £21.00
Students (with ID) £13.00
Seniors (60+) £15.00
Junior (Under 16’s) £5.00
Prices Terracing: Adult £20.00
Students (with ID) £12.00
Senior (60+) £14.00
Junior (Under 16’s) £5.00
I have orders from Michael Simpson, Mike Carruthers, Dave Croxford, Alan Millington, Barry Newsome, Allan Stamper * , Bob Brookes, Iain Davidson & Jason Boswell. Tickets will be distributed at the Brewery Tap, 47 Catherine Wheel Road, Brentford TW8 4BD
Ticket order deadline is 5pm Monday 11th Jan. Unless specified I will order seats. Denotes terracing *
Post Match Event
The attached advert gives a flavour of what to expect at our commemorative event after the Brentford game . Please book your places with Mike Carruthers at event@carlislelondonbranch.org and note that unless you have already paid by cheque, monies will be taken from your Ticket deposit Scheme.
As of 1st Jan, Mike had confirmations from Mike Kilner, Bob & Makiko Brookes, Dave Brown, Al Millington, Neil Nixon, Ian Jardine, Dave Croxford, Ken Hullock, Jim Lawman, Richard Wodd, Jon McLoughlin, Nigel Moss, Jez Garratt, Iain Davidson, Andrew Dobinson, Steve Kilner, Jason Casey, Barry Newsome & Mick Simpson.
The commemorative 250 issues of HTB book will be available at the event, can be pre ordered using the attached form or directly from Dave Brown at book@carlislelondonbranch.org.
You can also order your polo shirts at merchandise@carlislelondonbranch.org.
Leeds (A) - Tuesday 19th January (JPT Area Final)
Tickets are priced as below and so far I only have an order from Sandy McIntyre at 5pm Monday 4th Jan. After that Branch members can go direct to CUFC and have priority as Teamcard holders until Thursday when tickets go on general sale.
Adult £16
60+ £12
U16 £8
Branch Meeting Dates for 2010
Please note that the January & February meetings have been brought forward one week.
14th January
11th February
18th 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 and have a Happy New Year,
Simon Clarkson
*** 3 January 2004 - On loan striker Matty Fryatt scores his first goal for United in a 2-1 victory over Boston ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).
VHTB - 31/12/09
02/01/10 16:18
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.
Everton - 2nd January
THIS MATCH IS SOLD OUT IN THE AWAY END.
I have tickets for Aidan Wharton, Paul Robson, Jim Lawman, Malcolm Roger, Dave Brown, Ken Hullock, , Alan Millington, Nigel Moss, Dave Croxford, Ian Brown, Geoff Graham, Tony Little, Mick Simpson, Barrie Spark, Liz Spark, Laura Spark, Bob Brookes, Makiko Kato Brookes, David Ross, Iain Davidson, Stuart Allington, Mike Kilner, Steve Kilner, Peter Smithson, Richard Wood, Robin Tasker, Rob Lawson, Allan Stewart, Alan Davidson, Paul Watson, Sarah Norris, Jon McLoughlin, Stan Cook, Iain Maclachlan, Ron Jones, Jason Casey, Andrew Jaworski, Sandy McIntyre, Mick Driver , Alan Baldwin, Chris Holmes, Gary Elliott, James Potter.
Tickets will be distributed between 1230 & 1330 at the The Fly in the Loaf, 35 Hardman Street, Liverpool L1 9AS. Full details on our website http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/travel/venues/everton.html
Please note food will not be available in the pub on the day but we will be given a very warm Cumbrian welcome. Please allow plenty of time to get from the pub to the ground as it is just under 3 miles.
There are major car parking restrictions on the day http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2007/08/12/fans-face-anfield-and-goodison-parking-ban-64375-19609561/
See ' Everton build up ' at the end of this message
Brentford - 16th January
This game is NOT all ticket and prices remain the same on match day however, student tickets will not be available on the day so must be purchased in advance.
The Ground is unreserved seating & terracing.
Prices Seated: Adult £21.00
Students (with ID) £13.00
Seniors (60+) £15.00
Junior (Under 16’s) £5.00
Prices Terracing: Adult £20.00
Students (with ID) £12.00
Senior (60+) £14.00
Junior (Under 16’s) £5.00
I have orders from Michael Simpson, Mike Carruthers, Dave Croxford, Alan Millington & Barry Newsome. Tickets will be distributed at the Brewery Tap, 47 Catherine Wheel Road, Brentford TW8 4BD
Ticket order deadline is 5pm Monday 11th Jan.
Post Match Event
The attached advert gives a flavour of what to expect at our commemorative event after the Brentford game . Please book your places with Mike Carruthers at event@carlislelondonbranch.org and note that you can if you wish pay using funds in your Ticket deposit Scheme.
Mike has confirmations from Mike Kilner, Bob & Makiko Brookes, Dave Brown, Al Millington, Neil Nixon, Ian Jardine, Dave Croxford, Ken Hullock, Jim Lawman, Richard Wodd, Jon McLoughlin, Nigel Moss, Jez Garratt, Iain Davidson, Andrew Dobinson, Steve Kilner, Barry Newsome & Mick Simpson.
The commemorative 250 issues of HTB book will be available at the event, can be pre ordered using the attached form or directly from Dave Brown at book@carlislelondonbranch.org.
You can also order your polo shirts at merchandise@carlislelondonbranch.org.
Leeds (A) - Tuesday 19th January (JPT Area Final)
Tickets are priced as below and will be ordered at 5pm on Monday 4th Jan. After that, Branch members must go direct to CUFC.
Adult £16
60+ £12
U16 £8
Branch Meeting Dates for 2010
Please note that the January & February meetings have been brought forward one week.
14th January
11th February
18th 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 and have a Happy New Year,
Simon Clarkson
*** 31 December 1994 - A second half goal from Dean Walling against Gillingham made it six straight wins for table topping United ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).
The Everton Build Up
The first undersoil heating installed at a British league ground was installed at Goodison Park in May 1958, so the game should go ahead.
This is an article from the Liverpool Echo reflecting on how we did the double over them in 74-75 http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2009/12/30/everton-v-carlisle-beware-the-ghosts-of-christmas-past-100252-25491935/2/
GOODISON PARK
Goodison Park was the first major football stadium built in England. Molineux (Wolves' ground) had been opened three years earlier but was still relatively undeveloped. St. James's Park, Newcastle, opened in 1892, was little more than a field. Only Scotland had more advanced grounds. Rangers opened Ibrox in 1887, while Celtic Park was officially inaugurated at the same time as Goodison Park.
Everton performed a miraculous transformation at Mere Green, spending up to £3,000 on laying out the ground and erecting stands on three sides. For £552 Mr. Barton prepared the land at 4½d a square yard. Kelly Brothers of Walton built two uncovered stands each for 4,000 people, and a covered stand seating 3,000, at a total cost of £1,460. Outside, hoardings cost a further £150, gates and sheds cost £132 10s and 12 turnstiles added another £7 15s to the bill.
The ground was immediately renamed Goodison Park and proudly opened on 24 August 1892, by Lord Kinnaird and Frederick Wall of the FA. But instead of an inaugural football match, the 12,000 crowd saw a short athletics meeting followed by a selection of music and a fireworks display. Everton's first game there was on 2 September 1892 when they beat Bolton 4-2.
The following description comes from "Out Of Doors", October 1892:
"Behold Goodison Park!...no single picture could take in the entire scene the ground presents, it is so magnificently large, for it rivals the greater American baseball pitches. On three sides of the field of play there are tall covered stands, and on the fourth side the ground has been so well banked up with thousands of loads of cinders that a complete view of the game can be had from any portion.
"The spectators are divided from the playing piece by a neat, low hoarding, and the the touch line is far enough from it to prevent those accidents which were predicted at Anfield Road, but never happened... Taking it all together , it appears to be one of the finest and most complete grounds in the kingdom, and it is hoped that the public will liberally support the promoters."
A year after moving, Everton were FA Cup finalists in 1893, then runners up again in the first Division in 1895. The ground was honoured in 1894 when Notts County beat Bolton in the FA Cup Final, watched by a disappointing crowd of 37,000, but everton were still the richest club in the country, and League gates such as the 30,000 which attended in February 1893 were still regarded as enormous.
Despite the initial developments, it was not long before Goodison Park was improved even further. A new Bullens road Stand was built in 1895 at a cost of £3,407 (although the original construction seems to have been more than adequate, unless the work involved only spectator facilities) and the open Goodison Road side was covered for £403.
Meanwhile competition in the city was reaching peak levels. Everton were again runners up in both the League and FA Cup, while across Stanley Park, Liverpool won their first Championship in 1901.
The Goodison Park of today really began to take shape after the turn of the century, beginning in 1907 with the building of the hideous and far too small Park End double-decker stand, at a cost of £13,000. It was designed by the club's architect, Henry Hartley, and the club would have lost problems with it subsequently. In 1909, the old large Main Stand on Goodison Road was built. Costing £28,000 it housed all the offices and players' facilities, and survived until 1971.
At the same time another £12,000 was spent on concreting over the terracing and replacing the cinder running track. The "Athletic News'" correspondent wrote in the summer of 1909, "Visitors to Goodison Park will be astonished at the immensity of the new double-decker stand". The architect was Archibold Leitch, and the front balcony bore his criss-cross trademark, which can still be seen on the Bullens Road Stand opposite, and was also a feature on the main stands at Ibrox and Roker Park for most of the 20th Century, until these grounds were modified or abandoned.
In recognition of the fact that the ground was by far the best equipped in England, Everton hosted the 1910 FA Cup Final replay between Newcastle and Barnsley. On this occasion 69,000 attended. Then on 13 July 1913, Goodison Park became the first League venue to be visited by a ruling monarch, when George V and Queen Mary came to inspect local schoolchildren at the ground.
During the First World War, Goodison was used by the Territorial Army for drill practice. Soon after, the US baseball teams Chicago White Sox and New York Giants played an exhibition match at the ground. One player managed to hit a ball right over the Main Stand.
The next major development took place in 1926, when at a cost of £30,000 another double-decker, similar to the Main Stand, was built on the Bullens Road Side opposite. Again, Leitch was the architect.
In the 1930's Everton borrowed an idea from Aberdeen FC, who they had visited for a friendly. At Pittodrie in 1931, trainer Donald Coleman had built the first ever dug-outs in the country, and probably the world. Not only did Coleman want shelter on the touchline, but also a worm's eye view of his players' footwork. From Pittodrie and Goodison Park the idea soon spread, and now the covered dug-out is a feature of almost every ground
Another Royal visit occurred in 1938. George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the present Queen Mother, came to Everton and saw the new Gwladys Street Stand, just completed for £50,000. Notice how costs had escalated over the years. Goodison Park thereby became the only ground in Britain to have four double-decker stands and was newly affirmed as the most advanced stadium in Britain. Some writers referred to it as "Toffeeopolis", after the club's nickname.
Goodison Park suffered quite badly during the Second World War, because it lies so near the Liverpool docks, and the club received £5,000 for repairs from the War Damage Commission. Shortly after the work was completed, Everton enjoyed their highest ever attendance, 78,299 for the visit of Liverpool in Division One, on 18 September 1948.
Floodlights came to both Liverpool clubs in October 1957. The Goodison Park set, which were originally mounted on four extremely tall pylons, were switched on for an Everton v Liverpool friendly on 9 October.
A year later the club spent £16,000 installing 20 miles of electric wire underneath the pitch. The system melted frost and ice most effectively, but the drains could not handle the extra load, so in 1960 the pitch was dug up and new drainage pipes laid.
The 1960s, like the 1930s saw Everton win the Championship twice and the FA Cup once, and in 1966 Goodison Park attained its peak of fame and fortune, staging five games in the magical World Cup, including group matches for Brazil and a hugely memorable quarter-final between North Korea and Portugal. No other English venue apart from Wembley staged so many World Cup games.
In preparation for the World Cup, the club had bought and demolished some of the Victorian terraced houses which stood behind the Park End Stand, in order to make a new entrance way from Stanley Park. The houses had originally been built by the club for players, and Dixie Dean had lived in one of them.
The next and (still) perhaps the most spectacular development was in 1971, when the 1909 double-decker Main Stand on Goodison Road was demolished to make way for a massive new three-tiered Main Stand. The old stand had cost £28,000 and was then considered immense. The new stand cost £1 million and was nearly twice the size, and was the largest in Britain until 1974, when Chelsea opened their mammoth East Stand, which cost twice as much and nearly brought financial ruin.
Because the Goodison Road Stand is so tall, the floodlight pylons were taken down and lamps put on gantries along the roof. The old-fashioned Bullens Road pitched roof was replaced by a much flatter modern roof and similar gantries installed there also. Anfield's lights followed the same pattern a year later.
When the Safety of Sports Grounds Act came into effect in 1977, Goodison Park's capacity was greatly reduced from 56,000 to 35,000, mainly due to outdated entrances and exits. So Everton had to spend £250,000 in order to reach a capacity of 52,800. The 1986 figure stood at 53,419, of which 24,419 were seated.
In the early 1980's the original corrugated roofing of the Gwladys Street Stand was replaced by blue cladding, giving the roof a rich colourful hue. Then, in 1987, the pitched roof was replaced by an upturned sloping roof extending out over the terracing below, which joined the roof of the Bullens Road, creating a continuous roof on two sides of the ground.
The next development was the conversion of Goodison to an all seater stadium, following the Taylor Report, in the aftermath of Hillsborough. This invoved seating the paddock, enclosure and Gwladys Street terracing. The Park End terracing remained but was only opened for big games. The reason for this was the intended redevelopment of the Park End. This came to fruition in the early part of 1994. The last time spectators stood on the terrace was on 19th January at the FA Cup 3rd Round replay against Bolton. The old stand was pulled down during February, with construction beginning soon after. The new stanley Park End Stand is a single tier cantilever stand with a capacity of 6,000. It also houses new facilities such as the Football in the community Scheme and the Supporters Club. The stand was opened on Saturday 17 September 1994 by David Hunt MP. A contribution of £1.3M was also given by The Football Trust.
The completion of the Park End brought Goodison Park's capacity up to 40,100, a figure exceeded by only the projected capacities of Old Trafford and Anfield, neither of which are in such a confined area as Goodison Park.
The next step will more than likely be to replace the wooden seats which remain in the Lower Bullens Stand and in parts of the Main Stand, bringing Goodison Park right up to date and back to its rightful place as one of the best stadiums in Britain.
GROUND DESCRIPTION
Anfield, at the top of Stanley Park, is a solid mass on the skyline while Goodison Park, at the foot of the gentle slope, is a gaunt cathedral among low terraced houses. Two such important clubs, so close, yet seemingly turning their backs on each other across the green expanse.
Goodison Park is difficult to see from street level, not merely because it no longer has those giant floodlight pylons. The tall Main Stand does not at first look like a football stand, but part of a factory or brewery perhaps. The main entrance is on Goodison Road, where on one side is an unbroken line of terraced houses, small shops and The Winslow public house, on the other the high wall of the stand. There is no room for a gate or a courtyard. Above the doors and windows are a succession of signs, pointing here and there, telling you where you are or how you can get to where you should be; one of those admirable grounds that likes to keep its public informed and does not assume that everyone is a regular.
Inside, the stand seems titanic. The front section, originally for standing, now houses the Family Enclosure, and is in part backed by a line of executive boxes. These were a later addition, similar to those at St Andrews or Portman Road. When the stand was built, the club either saw no demand for this kind of accommodation or were unable to afford them – Manchester United had built boxes earlier – so they have had to add boxes in a way which detracts from the original design of the stand. The middle tier houses, among others, the Directors Box, sponsors and their like, above which is the upper tier – The Top Balcony.
Unfortunately, because of the angle of Goodison Road, at the end closest to the Park End the back wall angles in towards the pitch, and creates the illusion that the stand is somehow falling down, because the top tier of seats falls away, row by row, into the corner in a most alarming way. Since the building of the new Park End Stand, these seats are not used because the roof extends out under the Main Stand roof and blocks the view of the Park End goal.
At this corner, between the Main Stand and the Park End is a tall rectangular block, clad in blue. It houses stairways vital for safety in such a large stand, but has the additional and detrimental effect of closing off that corner in darkness. The opposite end is much more impressive. A large expanse of glass pannelling is dramatically cut in half by the sloping rake of the Top Balcony, apparently suspended in air. Notice at the front the very compact dug-outs, and the barely visible players' tunnel in between.
This dominating, but scarcely attractive structure seats 10,155 in the upper tiers alone, more than the total capacity of several grounds in the lower divisions, plus 12 private boxes and the seating in the Family Enclosure.
From here, look down to the left to Goodison Park's most famous landmark, the church of St Luke the Evangelist. The church presses so far into the ground that its walls are just feet from the stands. Everton once tried to pay for its removal in order to gain extra space, but had they succeeded, a familiar landmark would have been sorely missed.
As it is, this corner is the most open of all. On the left is the Gwladys Street End, similar to the two ends at White Hart Lane, with a balcony frontage distinguished by thin blue vertical lines along white facings. The terracing held 14,200 before the seats were put in to comply with the Taylor Report, and it once had a distinctive crescent wall setback nearest the goal to prevent missile-throwing incidents. This would be a familiar sight to anyone who has seen the games played there during the 1966 World Cup. The roof extends out over the Gwladys Street Stand and joins the Bullens Road Stand roof in the opposite corner.
The Bullens Road stand, opposite the Main Stand, is in three tiers, the rear section of the terracing having been converted to form the Lower Bullens Stand some years ago. The old terracing in front has now gone too, replaced by seating post-Hillsborough. There is seating for 8,067 on the two levels, with the section closest to the Park End now used to house away fans from top to bottom. Notice particularly the distinctive balcony frontage, criss-crossed with blue steelwork on a facing of white wooden boards — a distincive trademark of Archibald Leitch. The seating in the upper tier, now much less gloomy with the up-turned roof, has the name "EVERTON' picked out in white seats among the blue.
The Park End Stand is the newest of the four, built in 1994. It differs from all the others in that it is a cantilever stand with only one tier of seating, compared to at least two in all the others. It seats 6,000 from pitch level up to a height matching that of the seats in the Upper Bullens Stand, with space in front for wheelchair-bound supporters. The electronic scoreboard is suspended beneath the roof, visible from everywhere in the ground except the Park End.
The Park End stands on its own, not physically joined to either the Bullens Road Stand or the Main Stand. It's roof level, however, meets that of the Bullens Road roof giving a sense of continuity to three sides. The gap between the Bullens Road Stand and the Park End allows air to flow over the pitch, helping to maintain one of the best playing surfaces in the country, and also provides Sky Sports with somewhere to build a temporary studio for televised games.
Goodison Park still has all the hallmarks of a fine stadium, and although it can no longer claim to be the most advanced in the country, it is certainly one of the best equipped. It has none of the grandeur or impression of space experienced at Hillsborough or Highbury and suffers from being hemmed in. Nevertheless, perhaps because of its crucial place in the history of football and football grounds, and the atmosphere which prevails here on special occasions, Goodison Park is still one of the best grounds in Britain. "Toffeeopolis" lives on!
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.
Everton - 2nd January
THIS MATCH IS SOLD OUT IN THE AWAY END.
I have tickets for Aidan Wharton, Paul Robson, Jim Lawman, Malcolm Roger, Dave Brown, Ken Hullock, , Alan Millington, Nigel Moss, Dave Croxford, Ian Brown, Geoff Graham, Tony Little, Mick Simpson, Barrie Spark, Liz Spark, Laura Spark, Bob Brookes, Makiko Kato Brookes, David Ross, Iain Davidson, Stuart Allington, Mike Kilner, Steve Kilner, Peter Smithson, Richard Wood, Robin Tasker, Rob Lawson, Allan Stewart, Alan Davidson, Paul Watson, Sarah Norris, Jon McLoughlin, Stan Cook, Iain Maclachlan, Ron Jones, Jason Casey, Andrew Jaworski, Sandy McIntyre, Mick Driver , Alan Baldwin, Chris Holmes, Gary Elliott, James Potter.
Tickets will be distributed between 1230 & 1330 at the The Fly in the Loaf, 35 Hardman Street, Liverpool L1 9AS. Full details on our website http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/travel/venues/everton.html
Please note food will not be available in the pub on the day but we will be given a very warm Cumbrian welcome. Please allow plenty of time to get from the pub to the ground as it is just under 3 miles.
There are major car parking restrictions on the day http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2007/08/12/fans-face-anfield-and-goodison-parking-ban-64375-19609561/
See ' Everton build up ' at the end of this message
Brentford - 16th January
This game is NOT all ticket and prices remain the same on match day however, student tickets will not be available on the day so must be purchased in advance.
The Ground is unreserved seating & terracing.
Prices Seated: Adult £21.00
Students (with ID) £13.00
Seniors (60+) £15.00
Junior (Under 16’s) £5.00
Prices Terracing: Adult £20.00
Students (with ID) £12.00
Senior (60+) £14.00
Junior (Under 16’s) £5.00
I have orders from Michael Simpson, Mike Carruthers, Dave Croxford, Alan Millington & Barry Newsome. Tickets will be distributed at the Brewery Tap, 47 Catherine Wheel Road, Brentford TW8 4BD
Ticket order deadline is 5pm Monday 11th Jan.
Post Match Event
The attached advert gives a flavour of what to expect at our commemorative event after the Brentford game . Please book your places with Mike Carruthers at event@carlislelondonbranch.org and note that you can if you wish pay using funds in your Ticket deposit Scheme.
Mike has confirmations from Mike Kilner, Bob & Makiko Brookes, Dave Brown, Al Millington, Neil Nixon, Ian Jardine, Dave Croxford, Ken Hullock, Jim Lawman, Richard Wodd, Jon McLoughlin, Nigel Moss, Jez Garratt, Iain Davidson, Andrew Dobinson, Steve Kilner, Barry Newsome & Mick Simpson.
The commemorative 250 issues of HTB book will be available at the event, can be pre ordered using the attached form or directly from Dave Brown at book@carlislelondonbranch.org.
You can also order your polo shirts at merchandise@carlislelondonbranch.org.
Leeds (A) - Tuesday 19th January (JPT Area Final)
Tickets are priced as below and will be ordered at 5pm on Monday 4th Jan. After that, Branch members must go direct to CUFC.
Adult £16
60+ £12
U16 £8
Branch Meeting Dates for 2010
Please note that the January & February meetings have been brought forward one week.
14th January
11th February
18th 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 and have a Happy New Year,
Simon Clarkson
*** 31 December 1994 - A second half goal from Dean Walling against Gillingham made it six straight wins for table topping United ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).
The Everton Build Up
The first undersoil heating installed at a British league ground was installed at Goodison Park in May 1958, so the game should go ahead.
This is an article from the Liverpool Echo reflecting on how we did the double over them in 74-75 http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2009/12/30/everton-v-carlisle-beware-the-ghosts-of-christmas-past-100252-25491935/2/
GOODISON PARK
Goodison Park was the first major football stadium built in England. Molineux (Wolves' ground) had been opened three years earlier but was still relatively undeveloped. St. James's Park, Newcastle, opened in 1892, was little more than a field. Only Scotland had more advanced grounds. Rangers opened Ibrox in 1887, while Celtic Park was officially inaugurated at the same time as Goodison Park.
Everton performed a miraculous transformation at Mere Green, spending up to £3,000 on laying out the ground and erecting stands on three sides. For £552 Mr. Barton prepared the land at 4½d a square yard. Kelly Brothers of Walton built two uncovered stands each for 4,000 people, and a covered stand seating 3,000, at a total cost of £1,460. Outside, hoardings cost a further £150, gates and sheds cost £132 10s and 12 turnstiles added another £7 15s to the bill.
The ground was immediately renamed Goodison Park and proudly opened on 24 August 1892, by Lord Kinnaird and Frederick Wall of the FA. But instead of an inaugural football match, the 12,000 crowd saw a short athletics meeting followed by a selection of music and a fireworks display. Everton's first game there was on 2 September 1892 when they beat Bolton 4-2.
The following description comes from "Out Of Doors", October 1892:
"Behold Goodison Park!...no single picture could take in the entire scene the ground presents, it is so magnificently large, for it rivals the greater American baseball pitches. On three sides of the field of play there are tall covered stands, and on the fourth side the ground has been so well banked up with thousands of loads of cinders that a complete view of the game can be had from any portion.
"The spectators are divided from the playing piece by a neat, low hoarding, and the the touch line is far enough from it to prevent those accidents which were predicted at Anfield Road, but never happened... Taking it all together , it appears to be one of the finest and most complete grounds in the kingdom, and it is hoped that the public will liberally support the promoters."
A year after moving, Everton were FA Cup finalists in 1893, then runners up again in the first Division in 1895. The ground was honoured in 1894 when Notts County beat Bolton in the FA Cup Final, watched by a disappointing crowd of 37,000, but everton were still the richest club in the country, and League gates such as the 30,000 which attended in February 1893 were still regarded as enormous.
Despite the initial developments, it was not long before Goodison Park was improved even further. A new Bullens road Stand was built in 1895 at a cost of £3,407 (although the original construction seems to have been more than adequate, unless the work involved only spectator facilities) and the open Goodison Road side was covered for £403.
Meanwhile competition in the city was reaching peak levels. Everton were again runners up in both the League and FA Cup, while across Stanley Park, Liverpool won their first Championship in 1901.
The Goodison Park of today really began to take shape after the turn of the century, beginning in 1907 with the building of the hideous and far too small Park End double-decker stand, at a cost of £13,000. It was designed by the club's architect, Henry Hartley, and the club would have lost problems with it subsequently. In 1909, the old large Main Stand on Goodison Road was built. Costing £28,000 it housed all the offices and players' facilities, and survived until 1971.
At the same time another £12,000 was spent on concreting over the terracing and replacing the cinder running track. The "Athletic News'" correspondent wrote in the summer of 1909, "Visitors to Goodison Park will be astonished at the immensity of the new double-decker stand". The architect was Archibold Leitch, and the front balcony bore his criss-cross trademark, which can still be seen on the Bullens Road Stand opposite, and was also a feature on the main stands at Ibrox and Roker Park for most of the 20th Century, until these grounds were modified or abandoned.
In recognition of the fact that the ground was by far the best equipped in England, Everton hosted the 1910 FA Cup Final replay between Newcastle and Barnsley. On this occasion 69,000 attended. Then on 13 July 1913, Goodison Park became the first League venue to be visited by a ruling monarch, when George V and Queen Mary came to inspect local schoolchildren at the ground.
During the First World War, Goodison was used by the Territorial Army for drill practice. Soon after, the US baseball teams Chicago White Sox and New York Giants played an exhibition match at the ground. One player managed to hit a ball right over the Main Stand.
The next major development took place in 1926, when at a cost of £30,000 another double-decker, similar to the Main Stand, was built on the Bullens Road Side opposite. Again, Leitch was the architect.
In the 1930's Everton borrowed an idea from Aberdeen FC, who they had visited for a friendly. At Pittodrie in 1931, trainer Donald Coleman had built the first ever dug-outs in the country, and probably the world. Not only did Coleman want shelter on the touchline, but also a worm's eye view of his players' footwork. From Pittodrie and Goodison Park the idea soon spread, and now the covered dug-out is a feature of almost every ground
Another Royal visit occurred in 1938. George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the present Queen Mother, came to Everton and saw the new Gwladys Street Stand, just completed for £50,000. Notice how costs had escalated over the years. Goodison Park thereby became the only ground in Britain to have four double-decker stands and was newly affirmed as the most advanced stadium in Britain. Some writers referred to it as "Toffeeopolis", after the club's nickname.
Goodison Park suffered quite badly during the Second World War, because it lies so near the Liverpool docks, and the club received £5,000 for repairs from the War Damage Commission. Shortly after the work was completed, Everton enjoyed their highest ever attendance, 78,299 for the visit of Liverpool in Division One, on 18 September 1948.
Floodlights came to both Liverpool clubs in October 1957. The Goodison Park set, which were originally mounted on four extremely tall pylons, were switched on for an Everton v Liverpool friendly on 9 October.
A year later the club spent £16,000 installing 20 miles of electric wire underneath the pitch. The system melted frost and ice most effectively, but the drains could not handle the extra load, so in 1960 the pitch was dug up and new drainage pipes laid.
The 1960s, like the 1930s saw Everton win the Championship twice and the FA Cup once, and in 1966 Goodison Park attained its peak of fame and fortune, staging five games in the magical World Cup, including group matches for Brazil and a hugely memorable quarter-final between North Korea and Portugal. No other English venue apart from Wembley staged so many World Cup games.
In preparation for the World Cup, the club had bought and demolished some of the Victorian terraced houses which stood behind the Park End Stand, in order to make a new entrance way from Stanley Park. The houses had originally been built by the club for players, and Dixie Dean had lived in one of them.
The next and (still) perhaps the most spectacular development was in 1971, when the 1909 double-decker Main Stand on Goodison Road was demolished to make way for a massive new three-tiered Main Stand. The old stand had cost £28,000 and was then considered immense. The new stand cost £1 million and was nearly twice the size, and was the largest in Britain until 1974, when Chelsea opened their mammoth East Stand, which cost twice as much and nearly brought financial ruin.
Because the Goodison Road Stand is so tall, the floodlight pylons were taken down and lamps put on gantries along the roof. The old-fashioned Bullens Road pitched roof was replaced by a much flatter modern roof and similar gantries installed there also. Anfield's lights followed the same pattern a year later.
When the Safety of Sports Grounds Act came into effect in 1977, Goodison Park's capacity was greatly reduced from 56,000 to 35,000, mainly due to outdated entrances and exits. So Everton had to spend £250,000 in order to reach a capacity of 52,800. The 1986 figure stood at 53,419, of which 24,419 were seated.
In the early 1980's the original corrugated roofing of the Gwladys Street Stand was replaced by blue cladding, giving the roof a rich colourful hue. Then, in 1987, the pitched roof was replaced by an upturned sloping roof extending out over the terracing below, which joined the roof of the Bullens Road, creating a continuous roof on two sides of the ground.
The next development was the conversion of Goodison to an all seater stadium, following the Taylor Report, in the aftermath of Hillsborough. This invoved seating the paddock, enclosure and Gwladys Street terracing. The Park End terracing remained but was only opened for big games. The reason for this was the intended redevelopment of the Park End. This came to fruition in the early part of 1994. The last time spectators stood on the terrace was on 19th January at the FA Cup 3rd Round replay against Bolton. The old stand was pulled down during February, with construction beginning soon after. The new stanley Park End Stand is a single tier cantilever stand with a capacity of 6,000. It also houses new facilities such as the Football in the community Scheme and the Supporters Club. The stand was opened on Saturday 17 September 1994 by David Hunt MP. A contribution of £1.3M was also given by The Football Trust.
The completion of the Park End brought Goodison Park's capacity up to 40,100, a figure exceeded by only the projected capacities of Old Trafford and Anfield, neither of which are in such a confined area as Goodison Park.
The next step will more than likely be to replace the wooden seats which remain in the Lower Bullens Stand and in parts of the Main Stand, bringing Goodison Park right up to date and back to its rightful place as one of the best stadiums in Britain.
GROUND DESCRIPTION
Anfield, at the top of Stanley Park, is a solid mass on the skyline while Goodison Park, at the foot of the gentle slope, is a gaunt cathedral among low terraced houses. Two such important clubs, so close, yet seemingly turning their backs on each other across the green expanse.
Goodison Park is difficult to see from street level, not merely because it no longer has those giant floodlight pylons. The tall Main Stand does not at first look like a football stand, but part of a factory or brewery perhaps. The main entrance is on Goodison Road, where on one side is an unbroken line of terraced houses, small shops and The Winslow public house, on the other the high wall of the stand. There is no room for a gate or a courtyard. Above the doors and windows are a succession of signs, pointing here and there, telling you where you are or how you can get to where you should be; one of those admirable grounds that likes to keep its public informed and does not assume that everyone is a regular.
Inside, the stand seems titanic. The front section, originally for standing, now houses the Family Enclosure, and is in part backed by a line of executive boxes. These were a later addition, similar to those at St Andrews or Portman Road. When the stand was built, the club either saw no demand for this kind of accommodation or were unable to afford them – Manchester United had built boxes earlier – so they have had to add boxes in a way which detracts from the original design of the stand. The middle tier houses, among others, the Directors Box, sponsors and their like, above which is the upper tier – The Top Balcony.
Unfortunately, because of the angle of Goodison Road, at the end closest to the Park End the back wall angles in towards the pitch, and creates the illusion that the stand is somehow falling down, because the top tier of seats falls away, row by row, into the corner in a most alarming way. Since the building of the new Park End Stand, these seats are not used because the roof extends out under the Main Stand roof and blocks the view of the Park End goal.
At this corner, between the Main Stand and the Park End is a tall rectangular block, clad in blue. It houses stairways vital for safety in such a large stand, but has the additional and detrimental effect of closing off that corner in darkness. The opposite end is much more impressive. A large expanse of glass pannelling is dramatically cut in half by the sloping rake of the Top Balcony, apparently suspended in air. Notice at the front the very compact dug-outs, and the barely visible players' tunnel in between.
This dominating, but scarcely attractive structure seats 10,155 in the upper tiers alone, more than the total capacity of several grounds in the lower divisions, plus 12 private boxes and the seating in the Family Enclosure.
From here, look down to the left to Goodison Park's most famous landmark, the church of St Luke the Evangelist. The church presses so far into the ground that its walls are just feet from the stands. Everton once tried to pay for its removal in order to gain extra space, but had they succeeded, a familiar landmark would have been sorely missed.
As it is, this corner is the most open of all. On the left is the Gwladys Street End, similar to the two ends at White Hart Lane, with a balcony frontage distinguished by thin blue vertical lines along white facings. The terracing held 14,200 before the seats were put in to comply with the Taylor Report, and it once had a distinctive crescent wall setback nearest the goal to prevent missile-throwing incidents. This would be a familiar sight to anyone who has seen the games played there during the 1966 World Cup. The roof extends out over the Gwladys Street Stand and joins the Bullens Road Stand roof in the opposite corner.
The Bullens Road stand, opposite the Main Stand, is in three tiers, the rear section of the terracing having been converted to form the Lower Bullens Stand some years ago. The old terracing in front has now gone too, replaced by seating post-Hillsborough. There is seating for 8,067 on the two levels, with the section closest to the Park End now used to house away fans from top to bottom. Notice particularly the distinctive balcony frontage, criss-crossed with blue steelwork on a facing of white wooden boards — a distincive trademark of Archibald Leitch. The seating in the upper tier, now much less gloomy with the up-turned roof, has the name "EVERTON' picked out in white seats among the blue.
The Park End Stand is the newest of the four, built in 1994. It differs from all the others in that it is a cantilever stand with only one tier of seating, compared to at least two in all the others. It seats 6,000 from pitch level up to a height matching that of the seats in the Upper Bullens Stand, with space in front for wheelchair-bound supporters. The electronic scoreboard is suspended beneath the roof, visible from everywhere in the ground except the Park End.
The Park End stands on its own, not physically joined to either the Bullens Road Stand or the Main Stand. It's roof level, however, meets that of the Bullens Road roof giving a sense of continuity to three sides. The gap between the Bullens Road Stand and the Park End allows air to flow over the pitch, helping to maintain one of the best playing surfaces in the country, and also provides Sky Sports with somewhere to build a temporary studio for televised games.
Goodison Park still has all the hallmarks of a fine stadium, and although it can no longer claim to be the most advanced in the country, it is certainly one of the best equipped. It has none of the grandeur or impression of space experienced at Hillsborough or Highbury and suffers from being hemmed in. Nevertheless, perhaps because of its crucial place in the history of football and football grounds, and the atmosphere which prevails here on special occasions, Goodison Park is still one of the best grounds in Britain. "Toffeeopolis" lives on!