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August 2004 WE ARE UNITED! Edition No. 6 The United Trust Carlisle United Official Supporters Club Ladies Player of the Season Bryony Young Players Player of the Season Matty Glennon receiving his award from Osbourne receiving her award from Paul Simpson and Billy Barr presented Claire Brown as the Junior Blues Player Dr John Howarth awards to Lee Hamilton and Paul Gardiner of the Season Away Player of the Season Matty Glennon Peter Murphy last years winner presenting Goal of the Season went to Paul Arnison receiving his award from Arthur Brown Matty Glennon with the CCUIST award for for his 30yd strike v Torquay, here being an outstanding achievement presented by Ted Swainson Simon Clarkson of the London Branch Paul Simpson presented the award for the Brendan McGill received his award from presenting their award to Brendan McGill Most Improved Player to Brendan McGill Andrew Jenkins as the Players Player of the Season Martin Vevers of Newcastle Breweries Derick Lacey receiving the Voice of the Helen Ross accepting the award on presenting the Player of the Season awards Match award from Phil Bell behalf of her legendary husband, Allan to Kevin Gray and Brendan McGill WE ARE UNITED! Page 1 August 2004 WE ARE UNITED! Edition No. 6 2004 Supporters’ Club Awards Ceremony nce again the Supporters Club’ Annual Awards be presented to Matty Glennon. Last year’s winner OCeremony was an evening not to be missed. This Peter Murphy who didn’t look as if he wanted to part with year there were awards to the current squad of players the award presented this award donated by the Trust. and a special category of Team of the Century, which The Goal of the Season had 5 contenders, Adam was voted for by members of the Supporters club. Rundle, Chris Billy, Paul Simpson, Paul Arnison and The evening started with standing ovation to the squad of Peter Duffield. The awards was presented by Ted 2003/4 this was followed by an even bigger welcome to Swainson who after each game repairs the pitch and Paul Simpson and Dennis Booth, who said that they had gets it ready for the next game - he is on record as hating to be reminded we had been relegated and not promoted goalkeepers but doesn’t mind when someone scores - hold onto your seats because when we do win that from 30 yards out, that way it saves his precious promotion there will be a party not to be forgotten. The goalmouth, that being the case he would have been capacity crowd then enjoyed a wonderful 5 course pleased with the recipient of the award donated by the Shepherd’s Inn meal of fish, soup, beef, selection of Supporters Club which was Paul Arnison’s 30 yeard shot sweets and coffee. v Torquay United. The Master of Ceremonies was a great favourite at The Supporters’ Club were delighted that the London Supporters’ Club functions John Bell. Branch wished to present their award at the ceremony. After the meal it was onto the Awards and this year there This was received by Brendan McGill and presented by were 13 individual awards to players, two special awards Simon Clarkson who recently moved south with his and 13 to members or representatives of those who had family but remains a loyal supporter of the Blues. been voted as Carlisle United’s team of the Century. The Most Improved Player of the Season was a category Dr Howart opened the evening by presenting awards to where we asked Paul Simpson to nominate one from any members of the Carlisle United Ladies team. These were squad at Carlisle who in his opinion had demonstrated the as follows: kind of determination, ability and passion he wants from the players at Carlisle United. Paul recorded on video why Players Player of the Season - Bryony Osbourne award donated by the he nominated this player who had been left out of the Supporters Club squad when Paul took charge at BP. Paul felt he should Leading Goal Scorer - Lynsey Edmondson award donated by Carlisle Glass explain his reasons for leaving this player out but was told by the player that he understood that it was up to him to The Most Improved Player of the Season - Shelly McNaught award donated by Carlisle Glass prove himself and make it so he did figure in future plans at the club. The person nominated to receive this award Manager’s Player of the Season - Fiona Buglas award donated by Carlisle Glass presented by Paul Simpson was Brendan McGill. The presentation then moved onto the Youth team Possibly one of the most sought after categories of members. In this category the Carlisle united youth team awards is to be recognised by your fellow players as their players each nominated the player they thought was the Player of the Season. A popular choice with his fellow most outstanding during the season. Two players tied for professionals was Brendan McGill who was presented this award, which was donated by the Supporters Club. with this award by Andrew Jenkins. The award was presented by Paul Simpson and Billy There was a warm welcome to Martin Vevers of Barr to Lee Hamilton and Paul Gardiner, two players Newcastle Breweries who sponsored and presented the we will be keeping an eye on in the future and lets hope main award of the evening. Four players were in that these awards are the first of many to come. contention for this award, however, two players were Claire Brown presented the Junior Blues Player of the some distance in front of the others and only one vote Season to Matty Glennon. This award was donated by separated them from each other. It was therefore The Supporters’ Club and voted for by members of the decided to award both players with the Supporters’ Club Junior Blues section. Player of the Season voted for by members of the Supporters’ Club. The four nominations were Peter The next award saw a person connected with the club for Murphy, Kevin Gray, Brendan McGill and Matty over 70 years present the award to the Away Player of Glennon. The awards went to Kevin Gray and Brendan the Season. Arthur Brown presented the award to McGill. Brendan McGill with joint second place to Matty Glennon and Lee Andrews. There is some considerable Phil Bell a member of the committee of the Supporters’ height difference between Arthur and Matty at one stage Club presented Derick Lacey with a special award in we thought Matty was going to pick Arthur up but the final recognition of his service and entertainment as the voice decision was for Matty to get on his knees. This brought of CUFC at both home and away matches. BBC Radio the house down, as did John Bells rendering of how Cumbria kindly assisted by producing a compilation of Arthur managed to obtain a salary rise from John Derick’s most memorable moments whilst following the Courtenay when he took control of the club. Blues. This year the CCUIST player of the season was awarded fro outstanding achievement during the season. It was felt that for his sheer professional ability whilst under pressure on 24 April in the 92nd minute the award should WE ARE UNITED! Page 2 August 2004 WE ARE UNITED! Edition No. 6 There was a very short address by the Chair of the The awards concluded there was a short auction to raise Supporters’ Club, Kate Rowley who echoed the thoughts funds. The highest price of £300 was paid for a pair of of all supporters when she said that our present position Matty Glennon’s gloves. was yet another episode in the rich tapestry of Carlisle During the evening a Special Edition of the Blues and United. Supporters would always be there for the team Star was on sale. Signed copies have also been until we are back in our rightful position in the football auctioned on the net. To everyone who purchased these league. She thanked the supporters for their loyalty, the a big thank you but to Random Winner the editor, players remaining loyal to the club, John Courtenay for scriptwriter, and designer of the Blues and Star a special his belief in the club and said he would always occupy a thanks for this special edition which he donated to the special place in the hearts of the supporters of Carlisle Supporters’ Club to raise funds, and even bigger thanks United. The biggest vote of thanks was saved for Paul to his wife who didn’t get her kitchen painted until the and Dennis who between them had returned edition was completed. Hopefully we will give you plenty professionalism, drive, determination, support and of reasons for articles this next season. encouragement to a squad who had taken some battering over the season. Accolades paid to Paul on Sky A topical quiz was compiled by George Graves which from viewers all over the country were quite rightly taxed the memories of the fans. deserved. The fast moving evening then moved onto the Cabaret As a gratitude for their support and sacrifices due to the and dancing which was to the fantastic Johnson and commitment of their husbands to Carlisle United Chris Time Machine. Fuller and Bob Lindsay presented flowers to Mrs The evening was a celebration and everyone left with the Simpson and Mrs Booth. belief the next season would be something special. if you John Bell handed over to Jim (Jazza) Boyle for the Team do not want to miss next years celebrations then keep an of the Century.