Carlisle United Supporters Club


	We have signed a goalkeeper, Ben Williams from Crewe. Great to see that both he and our other signing Josh Gowling have both quoted the ambition of Carlisle United as their main reason for moving to Brunton Park. While fans demand multiple and what could well be rash signings, John Ward goes quietly about building his squad. He is vastly experienced around pre season dealings and it's far too early to worry about squad strength. Fixtures The Oldham ( H ) game has been brought forward 24hrs and will now be played on good Friday 10th April ko 3pm. We are now compiling a comprehensive match day travel service on our website. Please check there for travel arrangements including train options and our ticket collection meeting place. Prediction Competition You can find details of this seasons competition on on the prediction page >>> Any entries received BEFORE the AGM on 18th July are at the reduced cost of 2 for 4. All monies need to go to Bob Brookes but the competition will again be expertly managed by Ian Jardine. How will Leicester do with former United manager Nigel Pearson at the helm ? Keeping up with the gossip If you fancy a bit of banter with other Carlisle fans why not try out this group by sending an e mail to Carlisle-IML-subscribe@yahoogroups.com It's good craic and keeps you up with the gossip. Book Corner 1. Blue Army Neil Nixon is compiling a book on the Blue Army and is looking to as many supporters as he can reach to send him stories of their times following Carlisle United. The whole thing, including how to contribute, is explained in this document >>> 2. Carlisle United - On This Day A new book due out in September by our very own Andy Hall. Containing history, facts and figures from every day of the year (at least one entry for every single day, sometimes as many as 6 entries per day). Including debut goal scorers, hat-trick heroes, takeover tussles, promotion and relegation campaigns ... and much, much more, all contained in over 200 pages of fascinating facts and anecdotes. Any pre orders will receive a 15% discount on the 9.99 cover price. Please let me know if you would be interested in a copy. We can even arrange for Andy to sign them ! 3. Northern and Proud, A Real Manager Due out in September this is the football biography of Bob Stokoe including around forty pages on his time at CUFC, the good the bad and the ugly - as told to the author by himself in countless interviews prior to his sad death in 2004. I am attempting to get a discount on this one for LB members. AGM By now all members should have received notice of our AGM at 8pm on FRIDAY 18TH JULY at the Civil Service Club. Our membership fees currently remain the same but may be altered at the AGM . Don't forget your membership renewal includes being part of the Member of CUFC scheme. When renewing please remember to top up your Ticket Deposit and make a donation if possible. If you have had any problems opening any of the attachments or have not received the circulation, please contact Bob Brookes at membership@carlislelondonbranch.org To register your attendance ( as it's a members club ) and if you want to eat in the restaurant ( optional bar meals also available ) please let Dave Croxford know at information@carlislelondonbranch.org HTB Dave Brown is working on the next edition of Hit the Bar which we hope to have to you by mid July. I hope as many of you can contribute with thoughts from the season, letters, articles , photos from holidays ( wearing CUFC shirts of course ) and anything else of interest. Please send and any submissions to editor@carlislelondonbranch.org Up the Blues Simon Clarkson