We progressed to the 2nd round of the FA cup at the third attempt at Grays, where the irony was that despite the 1pm kick off, the floodlights were on for the full game. We will remember those two trips in years to come. I personally witnessed two things I had never seen before - an abandonment due to floodlight failure and the disallowed rebound from the penalty.

If we can overcome Crewe there is another trip to the New Den on 3rd January....

Swindon 6th December ko 3pm

There is no discount for advanced purchase of tickets priced at £20 adults , £15 seniors and students , £9 U16's. If you wish to use the Ticket Deposit Scheme please order with me by 5pm Monday 1st December.

I already have orders from Dave Croxford, Alan Millington**, Paul Watson , Dave Brown**, Ken Hullock**, Geoff Graham, Neil Nixon, Mike Carruthers**, Ian Brown**, David Kennedy** & Andy Dixon.

Tickets will be distributed at Tap & Barrel, 115 Manchester Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 2AJ. This is close to the ground and a map is on our website http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/travel/venues/away.html.

The Groupsave train will be £18.50 for adults and £1 for children travelling on the 1100 from Paddington. Please register your interest with me. ** indicates already registered

A warm welcome to the Branch to Aidan Wharton who is our first ever member from Jersey. He will be flying into Southampton airport for this game. To save him hiring a car are there any members who can offer him a lift on the day ? If so please get in touch with me.

Xmas Social

We have been invited to join our friends from the Plymouth Argyle London Supporters Branch on Thursday 11th December 2008 from 6.30 at the Hoop and Grapes, 80 Farringdon Street, London EC4A 4BL.

There is a Pasty and Chips meal (veg alternative ) and a Darts competition. Can anyone interested let Tony Little know at social@carlislelondonbranch.org.

Leicester (home) 13th December ko 3pm

We have listened to members and due to the popularity of this match we will arrange tickets for this home game. Please order by 5pm Thursday 11th December and remember to clearly specify which part of BP you want to go in and ages of children if applicable. Unless specified upon ordering, tickets will be distributed at the Linton Holme pub from 1pm.

Northampton 20th December ko 3pm

If you fancy a run out in a 1030 kick off against Northampton fans please let Chris Tembey know at football@carlislelondonbranch.org.

There will be a buffet at 1315 at the Thomas A Beckett for the players and spectators. If anyone else would like to be catered for please let me know.

For those travelling by train the groupsave train will be the 1146 from Euston at a cost of £11.20 for adults and £1 for children please contact Alan Millington at information@carlislelondonbranch.org.

I await ticket prices but will take orders.

Hit The Bar - The Opposition View

If anyone has friends, family, colleagues that support Northampton, Huddersfield, Oldham, Leeds or Hartlepool - can you ask them to write "The Opposition View" for Hit The Bar. This can include: What is going well, What is going badly, Who are your stars, Who are your dogs, Where you think you will end up this season, What you think of your manager, How you think the game against Carlisle will go.

Email to Dave Brown : editor@carlislelondonbranch.org before the deadline of Monday December 8th.

What have you made of the season so far ? Tell us what you think and see your comments in print. It's your mag, so please contribute pictures, reports, letters and general craic.

Mascots

Are there any Brunton Blues who would like to be mascots at Southern away games ? We have places for most remaining games so please let Ian Jardine know at mascots@carlislelondonbranch.org if you fancy a day to remember.

Social

Dates for your diaries are all included in our Branch calendar on the website at http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/news/calendar.html.

Keep the faith

Simon Clarkson


*** 30th November 1991 - United remained 92nd in the football league despite a home win against Maidstone United ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).

A supporters’ match has been arranged against Peterborough, the game will kick off at 10.30am and the venue will be confirmed in due course. After this game we have been invited back to:

Ebeneezers
Grove Street
Woodston
Peterborough
PE2 9AG


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This is only a few minutes walk from the ground, serves cheap beer & sandwiches, and has a very friendly atmosphere for both home and away fans. As there is a limited capacity London Branch membership cards will have to be shown on the door. There is a chippy about 20 yards away as well.

Register your interest with Chris Tembey at football@carlislelondonbranch.org.

It was a question of so near and yet so far at Millwall when despite a dogged defensive display, we lost out to a last minute goal.


Grays 29th November ko 1pm

Please note the early kick off, so ensuring floodlights won't be needed. The group train travel will be the 1035 from Fenchurch Street. Group save tickets will be £4 return for adults if travelling in a group of four and £1 for children. Please let me know if you are doing group travel by 5pm on friday. Already registered for group travel are Alan Millington, Malcolm Magee - Brown and Ken Hullock.

The meeting place for those travelling on the train will be the Liberty Bounds Pub close to Tower Hill tube station where you can enjoy a cooked breakfast that should set you up for the day

http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/24/243/Liberty_Bounds/Tower_Hill

Match tickets will be on sale at the ground and tickets from the previous abandoned game are valid. There are no advanced ticket sales for this game.

Prices are: £13 - adults, £8 - Senior, £10 - Student, £8 - 11-16 year olds and £4 for under 11s.

The meeting place at Grays will be the Bricklayers Arms pub next to the ground.

http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/33/33066/Bricklayers_Arms/Grays

Car Sharing - If anyone is looking for a lift to Grays or if you have space in your car please contact me and I will coordinate car sharing.

Swindon Town 6th December ko 3pm

There is no discount for advanced purchase of tickets priced at £20 adults , £15 seniors and students , £9 U16's. If you wish to use the Ticket Deposit Scheme please order with me by 5pm Monday 1st December. I already have orders from Dave Croxford, Alan Millington & Dave Brown.

The Groupsave train will be £18.50 for adults and £1 for children travelling on the 1100 from Paddington. Please register your interest with me.

Northampton 20th December ko 3pm

If you fancy a run out in a 1030 kick off against Northampton fans please let Chris Tembey know at football@carlislelondonbranch.org.

There will be a buffet at 1315 at the Thomas a Beckett for the players and spectators. If anyone else would like to be catered for please let me know.

For those travelling by train the groupsave train will be the 1146 from Euston at a cost of £11.20 for adults and £1 for children please contact Alan Millington at information@carlislelondonbranch.org.

Hit The Bar - The Opposition View

If anyone has friends, family, colleagues that support Northampton, Huddersfield, Oldham, Leeds or Hartlepool - can you ask them to write "The Opposition View" for Hit The Bar. This can include: What is going well, What is going badly, Who are your stars, Who are your dogs, Where you think you will end up this season, What you think of your manager, How you think the game against Carlisle will go.

Email to Dave Brown : editor@carlislelondonbranch.org before the deadline of Monday December 8th.

What have you made of the season so far ? Tell us what you think and see your comments in print. It's your mag, so please contribute pictures, reports, letters and general craic.

Social

Dates for your diaries are all included in our Branch calendar on the website at http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/news/calendar.html

Keep the faith and up to date with what's going on in the Branch as our website is like the team - on the up !


*** 26th November 1991 - Andy Barnsley ( 2 ) and Tony Fyfe score for United but they are knocked out of the FA Cup 5-3 by Crewe ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).


Simon Clarkson

That's more like it. Consecutive home wins and a clean sheet from new loanee goalkeeper Tim Krul helped to keep out the cold at Brunton Park.

Milwall 25th November ko 7.45pm

Tickets will be distributed at the Barrow Boy & Banker outside London Bridge Station http://www.citypublife.co.uk/Site/pubintro.php?pubID=354

For those who have not ordered tickets you can pay on the gate and are priced at £20 adults, £13 seniors, U16 £11 & U12 £8.

If there are any Juniors who would like to take a penalty on the pitch at half time please contact me.

Grays 29th November ko 1pm

Please note the early kick off, so ensuring floodlights won't be needed. The group train travel will be the 1035 from Fenchurch Street. Group save tickets will be £4 return for adults if travelling in a group of four and £1 for children. Please let me know if you are doing group travel.

The meeting place for those travelling on the train will be the Liberty Bounds Pub close to Tower Hill tube station where you can enjoy a cooked breakfast that should set you up for the day.

http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/24/243/Liberty_Bounds/Tower_Hill

Match tickets will be on sale at the ground and tickets from the previous abandoned game are valid. There are no advanced ticket sales for this game.

Prices are: £13 - adults, £8 - Senior, £10 - Student, £8 - 11-16 year olds and £4 for under 11s.

The meeting place at Grays will be the Bricklayers Arms pub next to the ground.

http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/33/33066/Bricklayers_Arms/Grays

Car Sharing - If anyone is looking for a lift to Grays or if you have space in your car please contact me and I will coordinate car sharing.

Swindon Town 6th December ko 3pm

There is no discount for advanced purchase of tickets priced at £20 adults , £15 seniors and students , £9 U16's. If you wish to use the Ticket Deposit Scheme please order with me by 5pm Monday 1st December. I already have orders from Dave Croxford, Alan Millington & Dave Brown.

Groupsave will be £18.50 for adults and £1 for children travelling on the 11am train from Paddington. Please register your interest with me.

Book Corner

'On This Day' *** and 'Nice One Skip' are both now available. Both would make ideal Christmas presents. Contact me for details.

Mascots

Are there any Brunton Blues who would like to be mascots at Southern away games ? We have places for most remaining games including Grays, so please let Ian Jardine know at mascots@carlislelondonbranch.org if you fancy a day to remember.

Social

Dates for your diaries are all included in our Branch calendar on the website at http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/news/calendar.html.

If you fancy a run out in a 1030 kick off on 20th December against Northampton fans please let Chris Tembey know at football@carlislelondonbranch.org.

Keep the faith and up to date with what's going on in the Branch as our website is like the team - on the up !


*** 22nd November 1955 - A crowd of 19,305 at Brunton Park saw the first ever FA cup game to be played under floodlights ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).


Simon Clarkson

The abandonment of the Grays game last night certainly caused some confusion amongst the crowd. Why was there no electrician on site when they had a floodlight failure last week ? I know we were losing and playing poorly but this is another example of where the fans are big losers.

Rumours that the Grays replay would take priority over the Millwall game next week, proved unfounded as the decision is to play at Grays on the 2nd round day - Saturday 29th Novemeber. Don't be surprised if it's an early kick off.....

Milwall 25th November ko 7.45pm

Tickets are priced at £20 adults, £13 seniors, U16 £11 & U12 £8. Please order your tickets before 5pm TODAY. Tickets will be distributed at the Barrow Boy & Banker outside London Bridge Station http://www.citypublife.co.uk/Site/pubintro.php?pubID=354

I have orders from Dave Croxford, Alan Millington, Allan Stamper, Geoff Graham, Dave Brown, Ian Brown, Tony Little, Ken Hullock, Chris Tembey, David Kennedy, Sarah Norris, Chris Holmes, Jonathan McCloughlin, Andy Dixon, Alan Baldwin, Mike Carruthers, Malcolm Magee-Brown & Dave Nicholson.

Swindon Town 6th December ko 3pm

Groupsave will be £18.50 for adults and £1 for children travelling on the 11am train from Paddington. Please register your interest with me. I await match ticket prices.

Book Corner

Please can those who pre ordered 'On This Day' the CUFC book written by Andy Hall at the discounted price, contact me to arrange payment of the £8 and delivery.

In addition, Andy Hall is bringing a book out with Peter McConnell next week. It's called - ‘Nice One Skip’ and is a collection of anecdotes from his life - football wise it covers fantastic periods with Leeds and us. It retails at £11-95, but is offered to LB members at £10, if ordered through the Branch. Please let me know if you would like a copy. It's an ideal Christmas present

Mascots

Are there any Brunton Blues who would like to be mascots at Southern away games ? We have places for most remaining games including Millwall, so please let Ian Jardine know at mascots@carlislelondonbranch.org if you fancy a day to remember.

Branch Meeting

The next meeting will be tomorrow Thursday 20th November at the Civil Service Club. All members welcome. Please contact with Al Millington at information@carlislelondonbranch.org if you are coming along.

Keep the faith and up to date with what's going on in the Branch at www.carlislelondonbranch.org . Our website is like the team - on the up !


Simon Clarkson

After a 70 day wait we got a deserved victory through a high tempo performance against Brighton, that put the smile back on Carlisle fans faces. Gregg Abbott's post match interview said it all, even though he had nearly lost his voice - the desire has returned.

Grays Athletic Tuesday 18th November ko 7.45pm

The group train travel will be the 17.32 from Fenchurch Street. Group save tickets will be £4 return for adults if travelling in a group of four and £1 for children. As time may be tight after work Al Millington will purchase the group save tickets on the morning of the game. Anyone who wishes to travel with the group and take advantage of group save discount please email him at information@carlislelondonbranch.org by 2pm Monday 17/11/08.

The meeting place for those travelling on the 17.32 train will be the Liberty Bounds Pub close to Tower Hill tube station.
http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/24/243/Liberty_Bounds/Tower_Hill

If the 17.32 train is a little early for you then Mike Driver is looking to organise group travel on a later train. Please contact Mike at Michael.Driver@dkib.com if you wish to travel later in the evening.

Match tickets will be on sale at the ground on the night. There are no advanced ticket sales for this game.

Prices are: £13 - adults, £8 - Senior, £10 - Student, £8 - 11-16 year olds and £4 for under 11s.

The meeting place at Grays will be the Bricklayers Arms pub next to the ground.

http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/33/33066/Bricklayers_Arms/Grays

Car Sharing - If anyone is looking for a lift to Grays or if you have space in your car please contact Simon on chairman@carlislelondonbranch.org who will coordinate car sharing for the game.

Milwall 25th November ko 7.45pm

Tickets are priced at £20 adults, £13 seniors, U16 £11 & U12 £8. Please order your tickets before 5pm Wednesday 19th November. Tickets will be distributed at the Barrow Boy & Banker outside London Bridge Station http://www.citypublife.co.uk/Site/pubintro.php?pubID=354

I have orders from Dave Croxford, Alan Millington, Allan Stamper, Geoff Graham, Dave Brown, Ian Brown, Tony Little, Ken Hullock & Chris Tembey.

Swindon Town 6th December ko 3pm

Groupsave will be £18.50 for adults and £1 for children travelling on the 11am train from Paddington. Please register your interest with me. I await match ticket prices.

Book Corner

Please can those who pre ordered 'On This Day' the CUFC book written by Andy Hall at the discounted price, contact me to arrange payment of the £8 and delivery.

In addition, Andy Hall is bringing a book out with Peter McConnell next week. It's called - ‘Nice One Skip’ and is a collection of anecdotes from his life - football wise it covers fantastic periods with Leeds and us. It retails at £11.95, but is offered to LB members at £10, if ordered through the Branch. Please let me know if you would like a copy. It's an ideal Christmas present.

Mascots

Are there any Brunton Blues who would like to be mascots at Southern away games ? We have places for most remaining games including Millwall, so please let Ian Jardine know at mascots@carlislelondonbranch.org if you fancy a day to remember.

Branch Meeting

The next meeting will be this Thursday 20th November at the Civil Service Club. All members welcome. Please contact with Al Millington at information@carlislelondonbranch.org if you are coming along.


Keep the faith and up to date with what's going on in the Branch at www.carlislelondonbranch.org . Our website is like the team - on the up !


Simon Clarkson

The dismal and indeed fortunate draw last Saturday provides us southern based blues an opportunity to take in a spot of Tuesday night FA Cup action.

Grays Athletic Tuesday 18th November ko 7.45pm

Train Info

The group train travel will be the 17.32 from Fenchurch Street. Group save tickets will be £4 return for adults if travelling in a group of four and £1 for children. As time may be tight after work I will purchase the group save tickets on the morning of the game. Anyone who wishes to travel with the group and take advantage of group save discount please email me at information@carlislelondonbranch.org by Monday 17/11/08.

The meeting place for those travelling on the 17.32 train will be the Liberty Bounds Pub close to Tower Hill tube station.
http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/24/243/Liberty_Bounds/Tower_Hill.

If the 17.32 train is a little early for you then Mike Driver is looking to organise group travel on a later train. Please contact Mike at Michael.Driver@dkib.com if you wish to travel later in the evening.

Tickets

Match tickets will be on sale at the ground on the night. There are no advanced ticket sales for this game.

Prices are: £13 - adults, £8 - Senior, £10 - Student, £8 - 11-16 year olds and £4 for under 11s.

The meeting place at Grays will be the Bricklayers Arms pub next to the ground.

http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/33/33066/Bricklayers_Arms/Grays

Car Sharing

If anyone is looking for a lift to Grays or if you have space in your car please contact Simon on chairman@carlislelondonbranch.org who will coordinate car sharing for the game.

General travel and ground info for Grays is now up on our website.

www.carlislelondonbranch.org

Lets hope for an improved performance from the boys!

Up The Blues!

Al - Info Officer

A hardy bunch of London Branch members braved the elements at Gender Green Lane to see the FA cup 1st round tie between Sutton United and Notts County. The 2pm kick off caused an anxious watching of the tv as Carlisle trailed to Grays. Just as hope faded , the bleep of a text caused delirium in Sutton cricket club as cries of " Gary Madine is a goal machine " caused consternation amongst the locals. Oh the magic of the FA cup.

Pictured left to right are David Mitchell, Dave Croxford, Iain Davidson, Sam Clarkson, Alan Millington, Simon Clarkson & Alex Mitchell.

Following the rather fortunate draw yesterday the replay against Grays will be played on Tuesday 18th November at The New Recreation Ground, kick-off 19:45. The winners will be at home to Crewe in round 2.

I await ticket news but the away end holds 500.

The Group travel train will be the 17.32 from Fenchurch Street at a cost of £8 for adults and £1 for children. plan your journey here www.thetrainline.com/Buy_Tickets/Matrix/Display_Matrix.asp?T2ID=157_200811914849.

You can order tickets with me on the basis that they will be available in advance priced at £13 for adults, Senior £8, Students (with valid ID): £10 'Children (11 - 16): £8 & Children (8 - 11) with valid proof of age £4

I have ticket orders from Dave Croxford, Alan Millington & Iain Davidson.

Travel information can be found here.

Milwall 25th November ko 7.45pm

Tickets are priced at £20 adults, £13 seniors, U16 £11 & U12 £8. Please order your tickets before 5pm Wednesday 19th November. Tickets will be distributed at the Barrow Boy & Banker outside London Bridge Station http://www.citypublife.co.uk/Site/pubintro.php?pubID=354.

I have ticket orders from Dave Croxford, Alan Millington & Allan Stamper.

Mascots

Are there any Brunton Blues who would like to be mascots at Southern away games ? We have places for most remaining games including Millwall, so please let Ian Jardine know at mascots@carlislelondonbranch.org if you fancy a day to remember.

Branch Meeting

The next meeting will be on the Thursday 20th November at the Civil Service Club. All members welcome. Please contact with Al Millington at information@carlislelondonbranch.org if you are coming along.


Keep the faith


Simon Clarkson

After a disappointing 1-1 draw at home to Grays Athletic, the replay is set up for Tuesday 18th November. The winners have a home tie against Crewe Alexandra.

Check out the travel details for the replay.

A few hardly souls from the London Branch are taking in a spot of FA cup action in the Capital this weekend. Watching non league Sutton United V Notts County at Sutton's Borough Sports ground. If any branch members would like to join us please email Simon at chairman@carlislelondonbranch.org.

Kick Off is 2pm and tickets will be available on the day priced: £12 adults, £7 seniors and £5 under 16s.

http://www.suttonunited.net/

The Meeting place will be the Robin Hood pub between Sutton mainline station and the ground. The pub serves a range of real ales, food, and has a heated beer garden which children are allowed in.

www.robinhoodsutton.co.uk

Up The Blues!

Al - Info Officer