POSTED 6th APRIL 2011

ALLIANCE ACTION TONIGHT

There is a local derby in the Northern Alliance tonight as City meet Harraby Catholic Club, at Gillford Park (ko 6.15). The two sides drew 1-1 at the Sheepmount early in the season, and City will be looking for their first win in four games. Steven Bell is available for the last time, before starting a two-match suspension. For Harraby, ex-Northbank striker Sergio Royo seems to have been playing a leading role since joining the club.

AIMING FOR TOP SPOT IN COUNTY LEAGUE
City play Silloth tonight at the Sheepmount in County League division 1 (ko 6.30). A win will take City to the top of the table, above Borough, although Silloth still have a promotion chance themselves.

REGISTERED PLAYERS IN NORTHERN ALLIANCE
The league committee have released figures showing the numbers of players registered in the Northern Alliance this season. City have 52 players signed on, one of the highest numbers in the division. The club with the most players is Cramlington Town, with 60, whilst Ponteland have just 39. Cramlington also have the highest number of player transfers, taking 11 from other clubs. City have transferred in just two players during the season, both from Harraby Catholic Club. John Proudfoot never actually played a league game, and Adam Bradley has recently left to join Gillford Park.

POSTED 5th APRIL 2011

CUMBERLAND FA FESTIVAL
The Cumberland FA are holding their annual festival on 4th & 5th June at Frenchfields, Penrith. Clubs have to apply on just one application form, and if anyone is interested please let us know as soon as possible.

LONGHORN YOUTH LEAGUE FIXTURES
The fixtures for under 12s upwards for the month of April can be seen here.

VICTORY FOR GILLFORD PARK
In Northern League division 2 last night, Gillford Park beat Whickham 3-1, with two well-taken goals from Ryan Errington plus a super individual strike from Steve Skinner. They now meet Carlisle United on Wednesday in the semi-final of the Cumberland Cup.

ALLIANCE GAME ON WEDNESDAY
City's Alliance game with Harraby Catholic Club on Wednesday will be played at Gillford Park (k.o. 6.15). After-match refreshments will be in the Railway Club.

POSTED 2nd APRIL 2011

BAD DEFEAT FOR CITY

City lost 2-1 at home to Walker Central yesterday in the Northern Alliance. The game was played on Northbank's pitch at the Sheepmount, with City's pitch holding water following heavy overnight rain. A mistake by Ballantyne allowed Bulman to put Walker ahead after 50 minutes. James Hartley levelled for City in the 70th minute, but within 30 seconds Benny scored the winner for the visitors. The match report is here, with photos to follow.

UNDER 8s REPORT FROM NEWCASTLE
City's under 8s travelled yesterday to play a friendly with Newcastle City juniors. The game was played in three sets of 15 minutes, with Newcastle running out 4-2 winners. Coach warren Steele said "It was a fantastic match that could have gone either way. All the players showed a brilliant attitude and great commitment- they were a credit to our club". City will look to develop the link with Newcastle City.

POSTED 1st APRIL 2011

WEEKEND PREVIEW

In the Northern Alliance tomorrow, City are at home to Walker Central (k.o. 2.30). This is the first of two meetings between the sides in a fortnight, and Walker have a total of eighteen league games left to play. They were beaten 2-1 at Shankhouse on Wednesday evening and they have won only one of their six away games so far. City will be missing some players who have left early to go to Wembley for the Johnstones Paint trophy final.
In the County League, City travel to Parton United (k.o. 2.00). The league table has been amended following the resignation of South Workington, who only joined at the start of last season. The side will be without defender Dan Bulman, who is suspended.

The games in the CG youth league have been cancelled due to the Wembley final, and City Ladies also have no game this weekend.

CITY KEEPER ON THE MOVE
City keeper Adam Bradley, who has been unavailable for selection for the last few weeks, has left Northern League Penrith and joined Gillford Park. Defender Kelvin James, who played for City under 18s a few seasons ago, has moved in the opposite direction.

MESSAGEBOARD FIGURES
City's messageboard received 29,605 views during March, exceeding the previous high by almost 4,500. There were 185 comments posted, which is lower than during February.

POSTED 31st MARCH 2011

UNITED INTO SEMI-FINAL

Carlisle United beat Wigton Harriers 7-0 last night, to move into the semi-final of the County Cup. United were five up by half-time, and there is a quick turnaround for the semi-final, played next Wednesday (6th April) against Gillford Park. The winners will meet Netherhall in the final on a date to be arranged.

LADIES NIGHT

City's Ladies night, with entertainment provided by Adonis, takes place tomorrow evening in Upperby Instiitute. Tickets priced at £15 are still available.