A crowd of only 4551 saw a much improved performance and a deserved win that lifted a bit of pressure. It's a home draw against Morecambe in the 1st round of the FA cup.

We are about to launch our annual raffle that will be drawn after the Brentford game on 16th January. There are some fantastic prizes as shown in the attached leaflet. If you won't be able to buy in person at any of the games please contact Ken Hullock at recruitment@carlislelondonbranch.org.

Brunton Park Diary

Oct 20th (Tue)

CELTIC RESERVES 1 CARLISLE UTD RESERVES 1 (friendly)
A late-arranged behind closed doors friendly ends all square thanks to Andy Cook’s belting 78th minute unstoppable right-footed half-volley across their keeper into the far top corner of the Celtic net. Tony Kane returned to right-back after his disappointing loan spell at Darlington (he was dropped from the team for the last two games of his spell) and Murphy had a good run out at centre-half. Offiong went off as a precautionary measure on 20 minutes with a tight hamstring to be replaced by Cook who again showed his qualities up front. Japanese international Kozi Mizuno had earlier given the lead for the Hoops on 49. The game was seen as a success by both management teams and it’s hoped that the same arrangement will be made in years to come.

Team: Adam Collin, Tony Kane, Jonny Blake, Steven Swinglehurst, Peter Murphy, Graham Kavanagh (Liam Davison 58), Gavin Rothery, Michael Burns, Richard Offiong (Andy Cook 20), Ryan Bowman, Conor Tinnion (Manny Richardson 58).

Along with Kane’s return, it’s confirmed that Kevin Gall also left Darlington after his short-term deal came to an end the day before. Gall had been on a month to month contract and scored two goals.

Oct 24th (Sat)

BURY YOUTH 2 CARLISLE UTD YOUTH 0
With Bowman still in the first-team squad, a depleted team go down at mid-table Bury to stay 5th in the table with both goals coming three minutes of the start and finish of the game.

CARLISLE UTD 2 SOUTHEND UTD 1
It may not have done Gareth Southgate much good with the Smoggies a few days earlier but Abbott isn’t complaining after a welcome three points at home. Pericard gets ahead of his marker and sweeps home a Dobie cross on 11 as the Cumbrians take the game to the visitors in one of their best half’s of football this season. Harte, having a much better game at centre half, crashes a header against the bar and Robson and a recalled Hurst cause problems down both wings. The good work is partially undone by a Pidgeley flap from a throw-in on 43 to send the teams in at 1-1. Both sides then struggle in the 2nd half but with 10 minutes left on the clock, a headed flick-on from Pericard finds Anyinsah 20 yards out and a crisp right-footed across the keeper sends everyone home happy.

*Player Ratings - Pidgeley 5.21, Horwood 6.79, Harte 6.79, Livesey 6.29, Keogh 7.96 (star man), Taiwo 6.39, Kavanagh 6.39, Hurst 6.14, Robson 6.64, Pericard 7.71, Dobie 7.39. Subs: Anyinsah 6.88.

* Taken as an average from the CUFC online messageboard .

Oct 25th (Sun)

With no Workington or Kendal to worry about after their defeats a day earlier and Barrow facing a trip to Chester City in a replay, the next best thing derby wise is drawn as Carlisle United are paired at home to the League’s current 89th best team, Morecombe, in the first round of the FA Cup. Unsurprisingly, Brunton Park’s office phone hasn’t been ringing off the hook with competing requests from the TV and satellite companies to cover the match live. Two goals from Kavanagh and some judicious spot-kick taking saw Carlisle eventually scrape past them in the same round of the Johnstone Paints trophy at the start of September. All four games against them have finished up as draws…..

Oct 26th (Mon)

The evening Reserve game at Accrington Stanley is postponed due to several hours of heavy rain.


250th Edition of HTB

The commemorative book will be heading off to the publishers shortly and hopefully available pre Christmas


As part of the Celebrations we are selling polo shirts as shown on our website http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/news/news.html

A limited stock are now available for purchase 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 polo shirt 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 will follow shortly.


Branch Meeting - 35th Anniversary

Our next meeting will be only a few days after the 35th anniversary of the creation of the Branch.

The meeting will be held at 8pm next Thursday 19th November at the Civil Service Club. Please register your attendance with Alan Millington at information@carlislelondonbranch.org particlarly should you wish to join us for a meal at 6.30pm. All members welcome.

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.


Branch member John Walker lives in Chesterfield and recommends The Chesterfield Arms at 40 Newbold Road (corner of Queen Street) S41 7PH.

http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/chesterfield/bar-pub/1364k7x/chesterfield-arms


If you are going and you want to meet up with John, contact him at walker.jf@sky.com


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.)

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


*** 26 October 2004 - A double from Magno Vieira plus one from Peter Murphy sealed a 3-1 victory over Hereford