Just back *merged*

To the hotel.
Never saw that coming at half time.
Cumbrian curry and a few beers later methinks.

Amazing...different team selection with what looked like three centre halfs. Mills in midfield. Town not in any defensive danger for first 30 mins and it took a cruel deflection to put their lad in for their goal. Town pretty toothless going forward. Poor service but not much moveme nt up top.  I'm not sure what Biggy said to them at half time but all doubts about there being the capability to come up with a plan B should be banished forever. Bogle remembered he was a bloody good player finding strength and movement and Carlisle just couldn't handle him. Yusef (spelling) showed you dont have to sacrifice a football brain for speed. He took his goal really well and seemed to gel with Bogle instantly. At the other end Henderson made a world class save first half and then upped the ante with an even better one in the second half as Carlisle tried to get back in it. They hit the post which was karma for the first half richochet but Town led magnificently by Collins (and Pearson) quite easily held out in the lstter stages. Town denied a fourth direct from a corner but I'll settle for three. Bring on the monkey hangers..

EDIT:- Just seen their goal on the highlights...no deflection just a ball between the central defenders

Good on yer, and the other 400-odd who made the journey.  Came up very well on the wireless.

Thanks Barra. Good report, great performance, smashing result and super fans. What more could anyone want.

Safe journey home you fans.

Just on the replacement bus to Appleby then onto Leeds. Absolutely buzzing! Won't write a lot as on my smartphone but thought there wasn't much in it first half, we looked non existent in midfield and I was frustrated even without their goal, which was a blip on an otherwise magnificent defensive performance. Second half, whatever was said worked which fills me with hope. Bogle is brilliant. I think he'll go but live in hope that he won't. Anyway took a mate who lives up there and goes to many games, usually in the away end as its mates who support other teams he goes with  (he's not a Carlisle fan). He was buzzing, said it was the best atmosphere he's seen by far and by the second half was joining in all the songs. UTM!!

Cheers Barra.

Great win against a team who should be in the top 7 come the business end of the season. Biggys plan B worked a treat, and fantastic for Adi to get on the score sheet with his debut.

3-0 and 3-1 wins at top two teams,

Shows what we can do,

Looking forward to the 2nd half of the season,

Wembley is NOT out of the question.. ( again )  

Taken from The Cumbians Forum 'Matchday Thread'

We've been poor this half but Grimsby are a decent side.

Wouldn't mind Bogle or their goalkeeper that we had once.

Appleby lovely little station,pity you are going over one of the most scenic lines in the country in the dark.

Quoted from friskneymariner

Appleby lovely little station,pity you are going over one of the most scenic lines in the country in the dark.

Was on that line in the summer, it's stunning. Take it the stretch to Carlisle is still closed?

"Appleby lovely little station,pity you are going over one of the most scenic lines in the country in the dark"

Luckily I came up on the train morning, clear blue skies, you're right its a stunning journey. Had to stop myself getting off and heading up Pen-y-ghent.

"Was on that line in the summer, it's stunning. Take it the stretch to Carlisle is still closed?"

Yeah but past the stunning Yorkshire Dales stretch. I changed at armanthwaite for a 30 min bus ride. Still be nice when they fix the whole line, think that's due for March this year.

Can anyone confirm was Davies in midfield with Disley?

I've heard Tondeur saying Comley was sitting in front of the back 3 so assume it was Davies in midfield and Mills right wing-back?

I think JT kept saying Mills was in midfield with Davies at RWB

Mills in midfield? Wonder if MB will keep him in midfield for hartlepool

Well donen Marcus Bignob. Great result today for you and the tream and the fans. Been a bit of negativity the last couple of weeks on here but hope this should stop some of it. People forget that he has had a real difficult run of games since he took over with nearly all of them being in the top 5 or 6 when we played them. Add to that we travelled to the west country 3 times and now a long one to carlisle I think he has done pretty well with what he has. However, the biggest plus for me is his enthusiasm and humour that comes across in the interviews. he really does seem to be a peoples person which I am sure will help the team as a unit long term.

Fair play Marcus against Blackpool I couldn't see the plan today it seems you started with a plan it sort of worked but then changed it to go for the win, credit were credits due

Had a great day, sang my heart out with our fans. Only thing that drunk me off was reading the opening comments on the match thread regarding team selection..........UTM

In fairness to him dapperz in his post match interview after Blackpool he did say he likes to make the changes if its not going to plan (plan A) but he couldn't because by half time he had to make two subs through injury and therefore couldn't risk a third in case another injury came along and we went down to 10 men. It doies appear that he is a lot more willing and prepared to ring the changes earlier than PH would, you could almost set your clock by his subs. Similarly today he made quite a lot of changes  from Blackpool even though many doubted his wisdom once the team was announced today. I think it is sometimes wrong for people to just slate the manager for the changes he makes when in reality he  made the adjustments in respect of how he anticipated our opponents would play based on his research of them. I think people just see it as changes because it didn't work last time or because he doesn't know his best team rather than trysting him to make the decisions based on proper research.

Quoted from Magsinrio

In fairness to him dapperz in his post match interview after Blackpool he did say he likes to make the changes if its not going to plan (plan A) but he couldn't because by half time he had to make two subs through injury and therefore couldn't risk a third in case another injury came along and we went down to 10 men. It doies appear that he is a lot more willing and prepared to ring the changes earlier than PH would, you could almost set your clock by his subs. Similarly today he made quite a lot of changes  from Blackpool even though many doubted his wisdom once the team was announced today. I think it is sometimes wrong for people to just slate the manager for the changes he makes when in reality he  made the adjustments in respect of how he anticipated our opponents would play based on his research of them. I think people just see it as changes because it didn't work last time or because he doesn't know his best team rather than trysting him to make the decisions based on proper research.

Yeah I agree , I had no problem with the team sheet today or the likely formation he went with and it proved he was right To ring the changes

Don't want to create a new thread but when I listened to MB post match the other day the way he spoke about wanting width, 2 upfront but three in the middle straight away in my head I said 3-5-2? I didn't think much of it as noone else really said about it... For me if you have the right players it can be an effective formation. So happy we won, almost gave the Mrs a heart attack when I screamed out when they read the result out, well done all that went I hear you was loud and proud as always!
UTM

I did not go today, I can only comment on the goals which were showed on sky.  For me Bogle has to have the ball at his feet running at defenders, not lump up to him and try to hold up and bring players in, Lenny style.

It a lot easier for defenders to cope Bogle if the ball is lump to him, this tactic just frustrates him. He is a far better player when he runs at defenders, defenders backing off, allowing him to at least the chance to have a shot at the goal.

Well done to all the team, time to put the monkey hangers to the sword on Saturday.

First half - Town controlled the opening exchanges and moved the ball around really well, without creating any real changes but it set the tone of the performance.
Bit disappointing when Carlisle scored, as the goal didn't come as a result of any pressure.

Second half - Bogle showed his pace and finishing ability - exceptional.
When Yussoff came on, suddenly there were 2 strikers with pace. This on the back of the way Grimsby set up as a defensive unit was an ideal outlet for counter attack - which worked.

Carlisle were stunned in to action, when the 3rd goal went in but Town defended really well. As last man, Henderson made some brilliant saves and, in particular, his decision making at corners and crosses coupled with his ability to catch the ball to relieve any pressure was eye catching and definitely would give the defenders much confidence in him.

Well done the manager for setting up this team for this game - well done the team for implementing the game plan.

When I saw the team I thought that's interesting,

At HT I thought I hope Adi comes on,

At the end of the game I thought how lucky we are to have Marcus,

AND

Omar  

BUT

All the players today deserve a pat on the back, well done lads.

Long day and 400 mile drive today so not been home long.
Thought we played well first half hour and their goal was against the run of play.  Deeno made a good save after that as they came alive after the goal.
At half time felt we were very much still in it as our central 3 midfielders dominated.
Three good goals and could have had more, although they hit the post and Deeno made another great save.
Thought the formation worked and Marcus out thought them as they struggled to keep possession.  All worked really hard and Omar and Adi look like an exciting prospect.
Fans were amazing as usual and great celebrations at the end.
Looking forward to Hartlepool.
The best thing though - is I think we can get better 👍

Got back just over an hour ago and I think my toes have only just thawed. Anyway we did ok in the first half an hour until they caught us on the back foot by winning a header in midfield and then flicking it through the middle of Collins and Pearson for their lad to slot home. Was slightly unfair on us to go in at half time behind since it was a pretty even first 45 minutes, although we never properly tested their keeper. Boyce missed our best chance with a header at the far post which looked easier to score than miss.

Disley added a lot of composure to the midfield and Comley did a great job breaking up play infront of our back line. I was worried we wouldn't have much width with no recognised wingers, but Davies and especially Andrew were brilliant at getting up and down the field from their wingback positions. Mills looked alright in midfield and had a few half decent shots from distance which their keeper dealt with comfortably. All 4 centre halves who got on the pitch did a solid job today, the goal the only real blemish. Boyce deserves a lot of credit for coming back in after a long time out and putting in a very good performance. Gowling who replaced him late on also put himself about well with some important blocks and tackles. Henderson was superb again - made a brilliant save in the first half just after they scored to tip a free header over the bar and claimed just about every cross coming anywhere close to him. The highlight though came shortly after we'd gone 2-1 ahead when he somehow managed to tip the ball away from Ibehre who looked like he should have had a tap in from about 3 yards. Incredible goalkeeping.

Bogle was quiet in the first half but came alive in the second, making a mug of their left back with his strength to power past and nutmeg the keeper for our equaliser. Vernon then went off after an anonymous performance for Yussuf who immediately looked a threat with his direct running and link-up play with Bogle. His hard work resulted in the corner which Andrew beautifully curled in for Omar to nod in his second. Carlisle started throwing players forward leaving them exposed at the back which Bogle and Yussef took advantage of. Yussef flicked a high ball to Bogle who returned it with a clever backheel right into his path. Clean through Adi outpaced their defenders, shifted it onto his left foot and slotted it past the keeper to put us 3-1 up. We rode our luck a bit as they tried to make a comeback with Devitt hitting the inside of the post before it bounced back into Henderson's arms, but for all their late possession that was the only real chance they created. Fantastic celebrations from all supporters and players at the final whistle with Henderson jumping around and throwing his gloves into the crowd like we'd won the league! An absolutely fantastic second half performance and a brilliant result.

I've been critical of some of the recent performances but all I can say about today's performance is Bloody Magnificent.

Terrific win. I thought we were unlucky to be behind at half-time on the balance of play, but gave Carlisle a lesson in finishing after the break. Bogle was helped by some pretty weak defending but his first goal, in particular, was superbly taken and the immediate signs of a partnership with Yussuf, who took his goal just as well, were hugely promising.

What a win, made sweeter with Kev Drinkell co-commentator on RH

Chrisblor's report nails it for me.

Struggled to create much in the first half despite dominating possession. That isn't something we have said very often this season but Omar and Adi, once he came on, came alive and terrorised them in the 2nd period. Didn't one of their central defenders comment about Omar's attitude after the game a BP. Basically saying he ain't all that. I bet he has revised his thoughts now.

Henderson made a couple of great saves, Pearson was excellent as were Comley and Andrew. If Brandon's loan cannot be extended then I for one want to thank the lad.  Londoner who had no qualms about coming up north( as he did last season) shows a lot about his attitude. He does a lot of shielding work that goes unnoticed at times, stopping balls being played into the feet of strikers. Love us to get him for longer if possible. If not then McAllister should be back very soon.

UTM

Quoted from The Yard Dog

I did not go today, I can only comment on the goals which were showed on sky.  For me Bogle has to have the ball at his feet running at defenders, not lump up to him and try to hold up and bring players in, Lenny style.

It a lot easier for defenders to cope Bogle if the ball is lump to him, this tactic just frustrates him. He is a far better player when he runs at defenders, defenders backing off, allowing him to at least the chance to have a shot at the goal.

Well done to all the team, time to put the monkey hangers to the sword on Saturday.

Agree entirely. Didn't think we had much chance , then when I saw the team sheet I didn't think we had any chance. Thanks Marcus you proved me wrong again

Quoted from Chrisblor

Got back just over an hour ago and I think my toes have only just thawed. Anyway we did ok in the first half an hour until they caught us on the back foot by winning a header in midfield and then flicking it through the middle of Collins and Pearson for their lad to slot home. Was slightly unfair on us to go in at half time behind since it was a pretty even first 45 minutes, although we never properly tested their keeper. Boyce missed our best chance with a header at the far post which looked easier to score than miss.

Disley added a lot of composure to the midfield and Comley did a great job breaking up play infront of our back line. I was worried we wouldn't have much width with no recognised wingers, but Davies and especially Andrew were brilliant at getting up and down the field from their wingback positions. Mills looked alright in midfield and had a few half decent shots from distance which their keeper dealt with comfortably. All 4 centre halves who got on the pitch did a solid job today, the goal the only real blemish. Boyce deserves a lot of credit for coming back in after a long time out and putting in a very good performance. Gowling who replaced him late on also put himself about well with some important blocks and tackles. Henderson was superb again - made a brilliant save in the first half just after they scored to tip a free header over the bar and claimed just about every cross coming anywhere close to him. The highlight though came shortly after we'd gone 2-1 ahead when he somehow managed to tip the ball away from Ibehre who looked like he should have had a tap in from about 3 yards. Incredible goalkeeping.

Bogle was quiet in the first half but came alive in the second, making a mug of their left back with his strength to power past and nutmeg the keeper for our equaliser. Vernon then went off after an anonymous performance for Yussuf who immediately looked a threat with his direct running and link-up play with Bogle. His hard work resulted in the corner which Andrew beautifully curled in for Omar to nod in his second. Carlisle started throwing players forward leaving them exposed at the back which Bogle and Yussef took advantage of. Yussef flicked a high ball to Bogle who returned it with a clever backheel right into his path. Clean through Adi outpaced their defenders, shifted it onto his left foot and slotted it past the keeper to put us 3-1 up. We rode our luck a bit as they tried to make a comeback with Devitt hitting the inside of the post before it bounced back into Henderson's arms, but for all their late possession that was the only real chance they created. Fantastic celebrations from all supporters and players at the final whistle with Henderson jumping around and throwing his gloves into the crowd like we'd won the league! An absolutely fantastic second half performance and a brilliant result.

Pleased for him. Hope it does his confidence a power of good..

I asked about Boyce just before Xmas glad to see him back in the frame I think we have a good footballer in there somewhere when fit.

Thoroughly enjoyed my trip to just down the road - the equivalent of a home game for me.

Thoughts on the game. Thought we were looking very good for the first ten minutes and then just rank awful for the rest of the first half. Second half a totally different attitude from the players and we steamrollered them. Good to get the goal back early on but the game changed completely with the introduction of Yussuf who bought genuine pace and trickery into the forward line alongside Omar - and boy, did those two enjoy playing together! If we can keep Omar through to the end of the season and the two of them injury free I think we'll be scoring a lot more goals yet.

Fans were totally brilliant, loud and proud the whole game. A real benefit to the club. How many were there in total, we reckoned about 500 but I see elsewhere a guesstimate of just 400. Enjoyed meeting up with barralad again and spending the game in his company, always an "extra" for me. Re the "You're just a bus stop in Scotland" song ,- wtf's up with bus stops in Scotland?