The addition of Vincent Pericard may be productive in the long term but the reality is we are already in a relegation scrap following a very poor first half performance at Yeovil. Gary Madine has today gone on loan to Coventry ( see diary Oct 15th ). Do they know something we don't ?

We are hoping to arrange an interview with Hughie Mac in the near future and asking people to send any questions that they would like us to ask to editor@carlislelondonbranch.org.

Yeovil Score Sweepstake

Al Millington was less than happy to win the £10 score sweepstake at the Aifield Tavern. He drew 3-1 to Yeovil.

Brunton Park Diary from 06/10/09

Oct 6th (Tue)
CARLISLE UTD 4 MACCLESFIELD 2 (JOHNSTONE PAINTS 2nd ROUND)
The glorious march to Wembley continues. Although a poor team, Macclesfield manage to score with their only attack as the game goes into injury time in the first half. In the second half, the team is galvanised when Dobie and Anyinsah come on. Robson scores again from range at the keeper’s near post, Dobie’s nets the second with a well taken finish when put through one on one. MBW scores with a rare header to make it 3-1 and minutes later, another defensive shambles sees MBW pull it back to Dobie for 4-1. Rooney scores a late consolation. Rothery doesn’t take his chance to impress during a rare start. Raven picks up an injury in the game and is doubtful for Saturday.

*Player Ratings - Collin 7, Keogh 7, Harte 6, Murphy 7, Raven (Horwood 21) 5, Rothery (Dobie 63) 5, Robson 8 (star man), Bridge-Wilkinson 7, Kavanagh 6, Taiwo 6, Offiong (Anyinsah 62) 5. Subs: Horwood 6, Anyinsah 6, Dobie 7

Oct 7th (Weds)
Rumours commence on Vincent Pericard joining the club with him possibly joining training as early as Thursday. These gather pace when he appears in the Directors’ box a few days later at the Norwich match.
Pericard’s last permanent club was Stoke where the Cameroon-born striker scored just four goals in 45 games in all competitions during his three years and was farmed out on loan to both Southampton and then Millwall. He played for Cardiff City in pre-season but wasn’t subsequently offered a deal.
Pericard started his career at French club St Etienne before Italian giants Juventus snapped up the promising youngster. Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp signed the French under-21 international initially on loan during the 2002-2003 season where his impressive performances led Redknapp to sign him on a permanent deal in the summer of 2003. After an injury-plagued three years at Fratton Park where he suffered a cruciate knee ligament injury and failed to score in his 14 outings, he was loaned out to Sheffield United and Plymouth Argyle before Portsmouth released him in 2006.
Stoke boss Tony Pulis made Pericard his first signing on a three-year deal on taking over as manager. Pericard endured a controversial spell at the Britannia Stadium as he was sentenced to four months in prison in August 2007 for lying over a speeding conviction. In March 2007, Pericard was snapped doing 103mph in a 70mph zone in his Mercedes CLK 500. He tried claiming his stepfather Jack Henri Pericard was behind the wheel, but what he didn’t know was that British police would track down Mr. Pericard Senior, and confirm that the stepdad had not set foot in the UK for over 3 years! Late in August, Pericard pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice, and was sentenced to 4 months in jail. He was let out early with an electronic tag but was subsequently re-arrested in the October after problems with the device.

Oct 8th (Thu)
Having been a player on the Carlisle rumour mill during August due to Kavanagh’s international connections, David Connelly turns down our offer of a new set of Pirelli’s and all the Tunnock tea cakes he can eat and signs for Southampton.

Oct 10th (Sat)
BURNLEY YOUTH 0 CARLISLE UTD YOUTH 4
A 4-0 thumping away win against the old enemy with Ryan Bowman continuing his run with a hat-trick and 17-year old trialist Mani Richardson the scorers. The Ghanaian-born attack minded player played last season for Dunstable Town having had trials with Southend and Ipswich after being released by Norwich City’s academy. One quote from the Burnley main site stated “Lightening fast striker Mani Richardson looked a constant threat as he darted around the Clarets' half.”

CARLISLE UNITED 0 NORWICH CITY 1
Even the incentive of being Saturday nights ‘star-match’ on the BBC League programme immediately after the Ukraine v England highlights fails to sufficiently inspire the team towards victory. Taiwo tackles his heart out and once again, chances come and go without someone with the necessary killer instinct to take them. In the end, Livesey and Kavanagh are nutmegged by a soft cross leaving Hoolahan with an easy finish.

*Player Ratings - Pidgeley 7.0, Horwood 6.67, Harte 4.17, Livesey 5.67, Keogh 7.50, Taiwo 8.67 (star man), Kavanagh 3.83, Hurst 4.33, Robson 7.5, Anyinsah 6.17, Dobie 7.33. Subs: MBW 6.80, Offsideagainiong 5.60

Oct 12th (Mon)
In the draw for the 4th and final FA Cup qualifying round, it’s Workington v Rushden & Diamonds and Barrow v Chester City. Kendal make up the trio after disposing of Guiseley in a reply, the reward being an away tie at Nuneaton.

CARLISLE UTD RESERVES 2 ROCHDALE RESERVES 3
The top-of-the-table clash goes the way of the visitors despite goals from Gary Madine and Ryan Bowman as Carlisle lose their 100% record. A young side was fielded with the defence in particular very inexperienced containing as it did a 16-year old, two 17-year olds and an 18-year old, Ben Richards-Everton making his second-string debut as part of the back-line. Old-boy Adam ‘Let’s Get Ready To’ Rundle featured and impressed for Rochdale on his return from injury.

Team: Adam Collin, Jonny Blake, Steven Swinglehurst, Jamie Cleary, Ben Richards-Everton, Marc Bridge-Wilkinson (Manny Richardson 46), Gavin Rothery, Liam Davison, Gary Madine, Richard Offiong, Conor Tinnion (Ryan Bowman 65).

Oct 13th (Tue)
Pericard’s signature is confirmed on an initial 3-month contract.

Oct 14th (Wed)
It’s confirmed by the club that as a nominated training facility and international team base for one of the teams, Carlisle is officially backing Sunderland’s bid to be one of the chosen grounds should England’s 2018 WC bid be successful. Darlington, Hartlepool and Middlesborough would offer similar facilities as part of the overall bid on behalf of the Black Cats.

Oct 15th (Thu)
In perhaps one of the most surprising stories of the season, it’s rumoured that Gary Madine is being lined up for a shock three-month loan move to Championship side Coventry City.

Cumbrian extremists take note – the “Ooh Arr A” or Cornish Republican Army has launched a new campaign to scare students out of the county, along with second homers. The chilling words "Penryn has had enough of students" with the tag CRA were visible to visitors to University College Falmouth's open day. The CRA are, of course, the successors to the Cornish National Liberation Army, who are of course the successors to the Cornish Liberation Army and probably in the past, the Cornish Peoples Popular Front.

Oct 16th (Fri)
The Youth team draw Accrington Stanley out of the bag for the First Round of the FA Youth Cup in a repeat of the 2nd Round game last season. On that occasion, Carlisle won 3-0 as Andy Cook and Ryan Bowman netted in the first-half and Liam Davison scored after the interval. This year the team have already won 3-1 at Accrington in the league in early September, Bowman with a brace and Matt Osmond being the goalscorers in that match. Ties are scheduled to take place by November 7th.

Oct 17th (Sat)
CARLISLE UTD YOUTH 3 MORECOMBE YOUTH 0
Even with Bowman joining the first-team squad on the long trip to Yeovil, Carlisle are far too strong for Morecambe and record their 6th win to stay in touch with the leaders. With their attack held well at bay (insert joke here), goals from Mark Sloan, Manny Richardson and Liam Davison gave opposition keeper Adam Bee a busy time (stop now – Ed) over the 90 minutes.

Andy Cook comes off the bench to score the second in Barrow’s 2-0 win over Ebbsfleet. A Paul Arnison goal secures the location of any intruders.

YEOVIL TOWN 3 CARLISLE UNITED 1
The team play like strangers in the first half with Horwood and Harte in particular having a torrid time down the flanks. An early second-half penalty converted by Harte gives some hope and a couple of chances for what would probably be an undeserved equaliser come and go before Yeovil wrap it up in the 87th. Players who seemed to going well a few weeks ago (e.g. Hurst, Anyinsah) seem to be going backwards.

*Player Ratings (only one person had the heart to post any!)- Pidgeley 5, Horwood 4, Harte 5, Livesey 3, Keogh 6, Taiwo 8 (joint star man), MBW 6, Robson 8 (joint star man), Anyinsah 2, Pericard 2, Dobie 5. Subs: Hurst 3, Offsideagainiong 1

* Taken as an average from the CUFC online messageboard bar Macclesfield (CUFC online report).


250th Edition of HTB


Does anyone have any pictures of Branch members in previous decades that can be included in the commemorative book?

Please send your submissions to Ian Jardine at i.jardine@btinternet.com


As part of the Celebrations to commemorate 250 editions of hit the Bar ! , the London Branch are selling polo shirts as modelled by some members in the attached photo from Yeovil.

A limited stock are now available for purcase priced at £15 each in sizes M, L, XL & XLL

Wherever possible we will look to distribute the shirts by hand at away games starting at Bristol Rovers but should you be unable to make any of the games we will arrange for them to be posted to you in time for Christmas.

Please place your orders at merchandise@carlislelondonbranch.org.


There will be an event on 16th January after the Brentford game where we will celebrate the 250 isues. More information on this event will follow shortly.


Matchdays

I do not have London Branch members 14 digit Teamcard numbers which I need to quote when ordering match tickets, thus accrueing loyalty points. Please therefore send me them if you use the Ticket Deposit Scheme. If you have renewed your LB membership you should have received a Teamcard posted direct to you by CUFC. Please let me know if you have missed out and I will chase it up.

Remember to check the London Branch website for all away day info throughout the season and to obtain your Ticket Deposit Scheme balance. http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org

You can order your match tickets for away games on our website or direct to tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org.

Chesterfield ( JPT ) Tuesday 10th November ko 7.30pm

It's pay on the gate for this 7.30pm kick off

Standing: Adults - £10, Concessions - £7, Juveniles U15 - £1.

Seated: Adults - £12, Concessions - £8, Juveniles U15 - £1.


Bristol Rovers 14th November

I still await ticket prices but already have orders from Dave Croxford & Aidan Wharton.

Groupsave travel will be available for this trip from Paddington to Bristol Parkway with the 1045 service looking the most likely and an approximate cost of £25 for adults.

A Free Night at the Races

I have been invited to bring as many guests as I can manage on Wednesday 4th November 2009 to a free night at Kempton Park races. First race usually starts at 1750hrs and the last race is about 2120hrs.

Kempton Park Railway station is 45 minutes on the Waterloo to Shepperton Line . Car Parking is free at the course if you want to drive. The racecourse is at the London end of the M3. A bar will remain open after racing for about an hour after the last race.

Please let me know if you would like to attend - you are free to bring friends, relatives etc.just let me know how many so we can confirm details with the Racecourse executive and arrange badges/tickets etc.

Next Supporters' Game

Ahead of the proposed game against Gillingham on 5th December a warm up has been arranged against some of Ryan “I got the winner at Orient” Wilson's work colleagues.

Saturday November 7th 2009 ( FA Cup 1st rd )

Haileybury, Hertford Heath, Herts SG13 7PX

The idea being:

Game – Showers – Afternoon watching the goals fly in on Soccer Saturday

(OK, this is just an excuse for a game of footy and a social gathering.)

*Please note that this date is subject to change depending on the FA Cup 1st Round draw which will be made on or around 24th October. If the Blues should draw a Southern based team –or attractive opposition regardless- the date will be put back to Nov 21st (CUFC Home to Swindon).

All available players please contact Chris Tembey football@carlislelondonbranch.org ASAP but ALL WELCOME – even if it’s just to join for the afternoon!

When replying, please state availability (where possible) for both dates....just in case!

Simon Clarkson will co-ordinate Groupsave train travel from Kings Cross to Hertford North at around £6-7 each and £1 for children. Contact him at travel@carlislelondonbranch.org

Christmas Get Together

There will be a social gathering after the Gillingham game on 5th December at the Buckingham Arms , 62 Petty France, Westminster. If you want to attend please contact social@carlislelondonbranch.org.


Keep the faith,

Simon Clarkson


*** 19 October 1974 - Train, Martin and F. Clarke are the goalscorers in a 3-0 home drubbing of eventual Champions Derby County