News to 1/3/10
POSTED 1st MARCH 2010
FINE WIN FOR UNDER 11s
City's under 11s beat Northbank 6-3 yesterday at the Sheepmount. Their goals were scored by Luke Moore 3, Kieran Mason 2 & Callum Gawith. Man of the match was awarded to the whole team but special mention must go to Luke Moore who scored a hat-trick and was brilliant throughout the match.
MESSAGEBOARD FIGURES DROP AGAIN
City's messageboard was viewed 7,821 times during February, the lowest total since last April. It seems as if a small band of posters are using the board regularly and hopefully we can expand these numbers.
UNDER 14s WHITES PHOTOS
Photos from the game between Harraby Athletc and City's under 14s Whites on 20th February can be seen here. These images are supplied by Keltic Rose Services.
POSTED 28th FEBRUARY 2010
CITY SLUMP TO FRIENDLY DEFEAT
City's senior side were beaten 4-0 by Gretna in a friendly yesterday afternoon, played on the 3G pitch at Newton Rigg. Gretna were ahead within 7 minutes as a long goal-kick from Mitchell beat the City defence and Carmichael, linked with a move to Partick Thistle, scored easily. Gretna thought they had added a second in the 15th minute but referee Ian Milburn waved play on after the ball bounced back out of the City net. However, it only took two minutes before a goal was given, when a right-wing corner was smashed into the net from the edge of the City box.
In the spell just before half-time, Gretna's Nicholson hit the bar before Rayson scored with a delightful dummy past English. Ten minutes into the second half, Hill conceded a penalty and McMath added Gretna's fourth goal. At times, City were chasing shadows as the young Gretna squad looked streets ahead of the normal Alliance standard. However, it was still a good work-out as the weather continues to make the season very difficult.
The City starting eleven were- English, Rooke, Foster, Hill, Yallop, Driver, Cherry, Heath, Bell, Major, Simpson. The substitutes were- Sanko, Gawith, Moore, Williams, Shore, Upex, Bellas, Todd & Harding. Photos from the game are here.
After gaining their first point of the season last weekend, City's under 14s Whites beat Warwick Wanderers 9-1 yesterday at the Sheepmount. The goals came from Ross Gray 2, Sam Watson 2, Niall Keyes, Will Sanderson, Chris Hope, Tommy Sendall & Ali Thomson. Man of the match was Josh Butler who had a fantastic game in central defence.
POSTED 26th FEBRUARY 2010
UPDATED @ 8.00 PM
We can confirm that City's senior side have no Alliance or cup game tomorrow. The league committee have changed Harraby Catholic Club's fixture, by sending them to Murton rather than Blyth Town. City have arranged a friendly against Gretna, that will be played on the 3G surface at Newton Rigg.
UPDATED @ 3.00 PM
City's game at Walker Central is off tomorrow, due to the weather conditions. There is a possibility that City will meet Harraby Catholic Club at the Sheepmount in round 2 of the Challenge Cup. Harraby's planned league game at Blyth Town is apparently in doubt, whilst City's pitch at the Sheepmount is presently fit for play.
We will confirm as soon as we can.
NORTHERN ALLIANCE PREVIEW
City's Alliance side travel to Walker Central in the Northern Alliance tomorrow (k.o. 2.30). Walker were league champions in both of the last two seasons, and they also started this season in fine form. That form included a 2-1 win at the Sheepmount in August, when ex-professional Paul Stoneman scored a late winner. However, Walker's form has dipped recently and they have just one win in their last seven league games.
Walker have stated their intention to move up to the Northern League, if they finish in a high enough position. They will be hard pushed to do that as both Killingworth and Heaton Stannington have four games in hand with just a few points to make up.
City will also be looking to improve their recent poor away form, as they have just one point from the last four trips. Three of those games have seen City fail to score.
COUNTY LEAGUE PREVIEW
City's County League side travel to Parton United reserves tomorrow, hoping to complete a long drawn-out cup tie. The first leg of this divisional cup tie was played way back on 29th August 2009, when City won 10-1.
CUMBRIA WOMENS' LEAGUE ACTION
On Sunday at the Sheepmount, City's Ladies are due to meet Harraby Ladies (k.o 2.00). Harraby enjoyed a fine run in the Ladies FA cup earlier this season, and they are also challenging for the league title, so it will be a tough task for the City side.
POSTED 25th FEBRUARY 2010
FEBRUARY DRAW WINNER
The £100 winner in City's February draw is number 154. We will supply full details of the winner as soon as we can.
CITY TOURNAMENT DETAILS
City's junior football tournament will be held over the weekend of 29th & 30th May, at Richard Rose Academy West (Morton School). Preparations are now well under way and invitations should be coming out soon. Full details will be available on this site in the near future.
Pictured right are last season's under 10s A in action against Yewdale in the 2009 tournament.
POSTED 24th FEBRUARY 2010
FRIENDLY MATCH POSTPONED
City's planned friendly at Gretna last night had to be postponed due to the freezing conditions. The match had been arranged to give both sides a much needed run-out, but City will now have to wait until Saturday when they travel to Walker Central.
COUNTY LEAGUE UPDATE
City's game last Saturday at Windscale Reserves was called-off, but one match in Division 1 did go ahead. Wigton Athletic beat Parton United Reserves 10-1, and Wigton have now played more league games than any other side. The league table is here.
POSTED 23rd FEBRUARY 2010
NEW ROLE FOR CITY WELFARE OFFICER
City's club Welfare Officer Paul Thompson has agreed to become the first chairman of the newly-formed County Welfare Officers association. This group will include the Welfare officers from all Charter Standard clubs in the county, and should provide some support for the demanding roles they take on within their clubs.
CHALLENGE CUP OPPONENTS KNOWN
The winners of City's 2nd round Challenge cup tie with Harraby Catholic Club will progress to meet Shankhouse in the next round. The game at the Sheepmount was cancelled for the third time on Saturday, amidst some claims that Harraby's Edgehill Road ground was playable. The two teams will now try again on Saturday 6th March at 2.00 at the Sheepmount.
Shankhouse had to switch their tie to Heddon's Bullocksteads ground, but they still ran out 1-0 winners. Heddon have only won once at home all season, and that was against 2nd-division Cullercoats Custom Planet in the League Cup.
UNDER 7s BEAT THE FREEZE
City's under 7s managed to play their game at the weekend, despite the freezing conditions. They beat Edenvale Kestrels 5-0 and a match report is here.
POSTED 22nd FEBRUARY 2010
SENIOR TEAM FRIENDLY ARRANGED
City's senior side have arranged a friendly at Gretna tomorrow evening (23rd February). The game at Raydale Park will kick off at 7.30 pm.
POSTED 21st FEBRUARY 2010
GOOD DAY FOR UNDER 14s WHITES
City's under 14s Whites gained their first point of the season yesterday, following a 1-1 draw with Harraby Athletic, at Hammonds Park. Tommy Sendall equalised for his side with ten minutes to go, and coach Mike Keyes said "In recent weeks the boys have played really well without having that little bit of luck you always need. Today, every player had a cracking game and it was impossible to select one of them for man of the match, which was given to the whole team. Well done lads"
THANKS TO GARY SKYNER
Carlisle City enjoyed a tremendous evening on Friday, including some fantastic comedy from Gary Skyner, who has overcome huge obstacles in his life.
Gary's website is here and we will include it on our links page.
WEATHER WINS AGAIN
Only one game was played yesterday in the Northern Alliance premier division, as the frosty weather again took its toll. Murton beat Newcastle University 2-0, moving them up four places in the table, to 10th. Murton have played ten of their last thirteen games at home, meaning they will have a lot of travelling to do before the end of the season.
Northern League games at Gillford Park and Penrith were also postponed. Penrith had to move their Cumberland Cup tie with Netherhall last Wednesday, to a neutral venue at Grasslot. Penrith won 7-0 and will now meet Aspatria on Tuesday 2nd March, at Frenchfields stadium.
POSTED 20th FEBRUARY 2010
GAME OFF AGAIN
City's Challenge Cup game with Harraby Catholic Club has been postponed today, following a heavy overnight frost. This is the third time the game has been cancelled.
SPEAKERS EVENING IS GREAT SUCCESS
Last night's Speakers evening with Alex Stepney and comedian Gary Sknyer was a huge success, with both guests proving to be very entertaining, as well as charming company. Alex, pictured signing autographs, talked about his goalkeeping career and the personalities he encountered, including George Best, Tommy Smith & the Kray brothers!
Gary, who is the second-born UK thalidomide victim, was a hilarious perfomer who had his audience in fits of laughter. The MC, Howard Nicholson, was his usual polished and professional self, and his act was also very funny.
The club are grateful to Upperby Institute for hosting the event, and to Andy Walker for all his efforts in putting the night together.
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