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 ' ).