It was a landmark day at Carlisle United as the Piatak era got under way.

And the Blues' new American owners received a huge welcome from fans at the 10,000+ crowd at Brunton Park.

From a rapturous reception on the pitch to mingling with fans before the 1-1 draw with Charlton Athletic...photographers Barbara Abbott and Ben Holmes were there to capture all the memorable scenes.

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