Contract Updates

Adam Collin (2 years) and Gavin Rothery (1 year) have both signed contracts this week. Still to decide on offers are Danny Graham, Tony Kane & David Raven.

Branch Meeting/AGM

Our next Branch meeting is on Thursday 25th June and the AGM on Friday 10th July. Both will be held at the Civil Service Club. Please register your attendance with Alan Millington at information@carlislelondonbranch.org.

Summer Social

All members are invited to a BBQ and family fun day at Tony Little's near Crawley on 4th July. Please let Tony know for catering purposes if you will be going social@carlislelondonbranch.org.

Key Dates

For all the forthcoming seasons key dates, follow this link http://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10361~1669828,00.html

Away Destinations

Can anyone help with meeting places for some of our new venues this season ? Please have a look on our website and drop me a line if you can help.

http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/travel/travel.html

Reward Points There is an update on the official site explaining the reward process as part of the Member of CUFC scheme. Remember ALL London Branch members are automatically part of this scheme at no extra cost.

http://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10361~1675089,00.html

Keep the Faith

Simon Clarkson


*** 29 May 2002 - John Courtenay & Brookes Mileson stated they were looking to work together if the opportunity arised but Michael Knighton remained silent ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).

Contract Updates

Ian Harte has signed a two year deal, with no decisions from the rest as yet.

Branch Meeting

Our next Branch meeting is tomorrow Thursday 21st May and will be held at the Civil Service Club. Please register your attendance with Alan Millington at information@carlislelondonbranch.org

Jugsy’s Birthday

Here's the itinerary for this Friday 22nd May:-

18:30 - Nightingale Inn; 97, Nightingale Lane, London, SW12 8NX
Start the celebration where my dad “The Tankard” ‘wet my head’ 40 years ago (Wandsworth Common BR turn right up (hill) Nightingale lane)
20:00+ - The Bedford; 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London, SW12 9HD
You’re having a laugh, its Comedy Night in the Bedford.
(Balham Station turn right at side exit)

Please let Jugsy know if you are going jcaseyenterprises@yahoo.co.uk


Simon Clarkson


*** 20 May 1993 - Captain Simon Davey signs a two year deal despite interest from Swindon & WBA ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).

With Leeds missing out on promotion there are plenty of ' big ' teams in league 1 next season. The fixtures are out on 17th June.

Contract Updates

Of the contracts up for renewal 6 have been offered new deals. No news yet on Michael Bridges but some clear indications of a reduced squad size and more potential involvement from ex Youth players.

Premier Club

Congratulations to Amanda Caddy and Mike Kilner who were both winners in this months Premier Club draw. You've got to be in it to win at and it's only 28p a day.

http://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/page/PremierClub/0,,10361~1654395,00.html

Jugsy’s Birthday

A message from Jugsy - " I know the youthful looks are still there, the 6 pack and the sparkling eyes, but would ya adam an eve it, I am gonna be 40 next month. My original proposal of Brazil, looks best left until my Golden years, so second best, I've decided to spend the evening in the same pub my dad 'wet my head' 40 years before hand. I checked it out , and it's still there, has a nice garden area and beer is reasonable too (Youngs brewery). I will follow this with a saunter to the Comedy Night at the Bedford Arms. Let me know whom (if any) you fancy attending (bring partners/mates etc...) as I may need to let "The Bedford" know about numbers, and pre-warn Nightingale if they'll need extra bar staff."

"I've been faulty for years, now its gonna be official"

Here's the itinerary:-

18:00 - Nightingale Inn; 97, Nightingale Lane, London, SW12 8NX
Start the celebration where my dad “The Tankard” ‘wet my head’ 40 years ago (Wandsworth Common BR turn right up (hill) Nightingale lane)
20:00+ - The Bedford; 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London, SW12 9HD
You’re having a laugh, its Comedy Night in the Bedford.
(Balham Station turn right at side exit)

Please let Jugsy know if you are going jcaseyenterprises@yahoo.co.uk

Blue Season Book

Neil Nixon is working on another Blueseason book covering the present league season. One thing he would like to add this time is a section with fan comments. He needs about a dozen dedicated fans to make some comments in the following categories:

Player of the season:

Best thing about this season:

Worst thing about this season:

If you could change one thing for next season, what would it be?

He will credit everyone whose responses appear in the book. Please send the answers directly to Neil Nixon on Facebook or e-mail them to nlnxn@aol.com

Branch Meeting/AGM

Both our next Branch meeting on Thursday 21st May and our AGM on Friday 10th July will be held at the Civil Service Club. Please register your attendance with Alan Millington at information@carlislelondonbranch.org.



Simon Clarkson


*** 15 May 2008 - A 90th minute goal by Leeds ends United promotion hopes ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).

Contract Updates

Of the contracts up for renewal 6 have been offered new deals. No news yet on Michael Bridges but some clear indications of a reduced squad size and more potential involvement from ex Youth players.

United World

This week saw the official announcement regarding the LB sponsorship of United World. Did you know that when you sign up CUFC get 65% of your subscription ?

http://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10361~1651241,00.html

Facebook

Did you know that Carlisle United have there very own official Facebook fans site ? Why not join up and keep up with the craic amongst supporters.

http://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10361~1649037,00.html

Theatre Trip

These are becoming very popular. Tony Little has organised another one to see Billy Elliott on 3rd June but availability can change rapidly so please get in touch with him ASAP if you are interested - social@carlislelondonbranch.org.

Blue Season Book

Neil Nixon is working on another Blueseason book covering the present league season. One thing he would like to add this time is a section with fan comments. He needs about a dozen dedicated fans to make some comments in the following categories:

Player of the season:

Best thing about this season:

Worst thing about this season:

If you could change one thing for next season, what would it be?

He will credit everyone whose responses appear in the book. Please send the answers directly to Neil Nixon on Facebook or e-mail them to nlnxn@aol.com.

Branch Meeting/AGM

Both our next Branch meeting on Thursday 21st May and our AGM on Friday 10th July will be held at the Civil Service Club. Please register your attendance with Alan Millington at information@carlislelondonbranch.org.



Simon Clarkson


*** 9th May 1999 - Thousands of Carlisle supporters woke up with a hangover after that goal on the previous day( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).

Jimmy Glass rounded off his weekend visit with a run out for the London Supporters’ Branch football team against a team made up of Scandanavian based Blues supplemented by some friends from Carlisle.

On the back of the highly successful day as main sponsors of the Millwall game, the London Branch had a good size squad to choose from and this proved to be significant as the training pitch at Brunton Park took its toll, with no doubt that the celebrations the previous day played their part on some tiring legs.

Jimmy Glass declined to play in goal and so was granted his wish to play as striker. His first touch was greeted with a crunching tackle but it was not long before the hero stroked in the first goal of the day. A corner led to the second goal as Jimmy crashed a volley into the roof of the net. The perfect end to the game came late on when inevitably it was Glass who completed his hat trick in front of an appreciative crowd. His legendary status had just increased even more and yet again it was his name on everyone’s lips as players and spectators enjoyed post match refreshments in the Sporting Inn.

London Branch Chairman Simon Clarkson said "Jimmy's hat trick did not come as a surprise as we all know that he has that magic touch. It was a great occassion that brought together exiled supporters and the perfect way to end a great weekend".

Click here to listen to an interview with Jimmy Glass carried out by London Branch junior, Ralph Wood, during the supporters’ match.

Photos of the match can be viewed here.

I don't think anyone could have written the script better. As sponsors on saturday, over 50 members had a fantastic day and the weekend just got better as Jimmy Glass starred for our supporters team in a game against the Scandanavian Branch before some of us finished off with a great night at the Awards Dinner.

I'm sure there are loads of great photos and memories that those in attendance can share in order to make the next edition of Hit the Bar a real cracker. Please therefore send as much as you can into Dave Brown before the deadline of Saturday at editor@carlislelondonbranch.org and anything that you are happy to see up on our website to Paul Parke at webmaster@carlislelondonbranch.org.

Blue Season Book

Neil Nixon is working on another Blueseason book covering the present league season. One thing he would like to add this time is a section with fan comments. He needs about a dozen dedicated fans to make some comments in the following categories:

Player of the season

Best thing about this season

Worst thing about this season

If you could change one thing for next season, what would it be?

He will credit everyone whose responses appear in the book. Please send the answers directly to Neil Nixon on Facebook or e-mail them to nlnxn@aol.com

Branch Meeting/AGM

Both our next Branch meeting on Thursday 21st May and our AGM on Friday 10th July will be held at the Civil Service Club. Please register your attendance with Alan Millington at information@carlislelondonbranch.org.


I will endeavour to keep the vhtb's going throughout the summer. Please send any snips you would like including to me as we start to prepare for the likes of Norwich, Southampton & Charlton. Bring it on !


Simon Clarkson


*** 4 May 1991 - Goals from Fyfe, Miller & Sendall secured a 3-1 win against Torquay ensuring United finished 20th in Division Four ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).