The Colchester postponement means another Southern based night game for 2010, following the re-arrangement of the Exeter game to 26th Jan. The pools panel result was for a home win for Colchester so does that stop my hair threatening run of clean sheets ?

The 250th issue of Hit The Bar should have arrived and I am sure you will agree it is a great read. Dave really appreciates some feedback and remember to keep those contributions coming in, particularly those pictures in colours all around the world - editor@carlislelondonbranch.org

The JPT permutations for the second leg to be played at Brunton Park are best explained in this article

http://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10361~1909043,00.html

Listen to the last BBCRC sports show of the year here including a great tribute to Derek Lacey from 22 mins in http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p005jw7h/BBC_Radio_Cumbria_Sport_%28Friday%29_18_12_2009/

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 NOW SOLD OUT IN THE AWAY END.

I have tickets for Aidan Wharton, Paul Robson, Jim Lawman, Mike Carruthers *, 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 *, John Tilley, Alan Baldwin, Chris Holmes, Gary Elliott, James Potter.

I will be at BP on boxing day, so should you prefer to collect your tickets then, let me know. Already requested*

The remaining 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.

Brentford - 16th January

I await ticket prices but already have orders from Michael Simpson, Mike Carruthers, Dave Croxford & Alan Millington. Tickets will be distributed at the Brewery Tap, 47 Catherine Wheel Road, Brentford TW8 4BD

Ticket order deadline is 5pm Monday 11th Jan.


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

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


Keep the faith and have a great Christmas.

Simon Clarkson


*** 20 December 2005 - All 22 players ended up taking a penalty in the JPT game against Tranmere with United shading it on the night ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).