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CUOSC say now is the perfect time for more fans to join them (photo: Barbara Abbott)

CUOSC: Why now is the perfect time for Blues fans to come and join us
The weekly column from Carlisle United's supporters' trust issues an appeal for more members after the recent CUOSC AGM and elections.

United's supporters trust has five new board members (photo: Barbara Abbott)

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Chloe Kelly, right, celebrates England's winning goal (photos: PA)

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Jamie Devitt, centre, shares a joke with United team-mates (photo: Barbara Abbott)

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New Carlisle Racecourse general manager Helen Willis

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Owen Moxon drives forward against Morecambe (photos: Barbara Abbott)

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Paul Simpson speaks to his players after the Morton game (photo: Amy Nixon)

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Jamie Devitt, left, continues to press his claims for a deal (photos: Barbara Abbott / Ben Holmes)

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Last summer's attacking signings have all now gone. Clockwise from top left: Tristan Abrahams, Zach Clough, Brad Young, Manasse Mampala (photos: Barbara Abbott / Richard Parkes)

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John Stevenson MP:

John Stevenson MP: "The more young working families we have in Carlisle, the better it will become"

Kristian Dennis scores for Carlisle at Penrith (photo: Barbara Abbott)

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Paul Simpson (photo: Ben Holmes)

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United fans have asked questions of directors about the recent past

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Dean Henderson (photo: PA)

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United fans only have access to some directors at the latest forum (photo: Barbara Abbott)

PREMIUM Comment: Once more there will be a void at the latest Carlisle United fans forum

Paul Simpson (photo: Ben Holmes)

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Paul Simpson (photo: Richard Parkes)

PREMIUM Comment: Why Simmo deserves maximum faith from Blues fans over contract calls

Simpson: Has called for businesses to back Carlisle United (photo: Barbara Abbott)

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Danny Livesey, who made 333 appearances for United, has announced his retirement (photos: News & Star / Barbara Abbott)

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Paul Simpson: a manager fans can believe in (photo: Ben Holmes)

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CUOSC say they would love Dynel Simeu to get a goal this weekend (photo: Barbara Abbott)

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Fans celebrate as United beat Mansfield on Easter Monday. Photo: Barbara Abbott

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Readers voice concerns over housing boom in Cumbria

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Readers have their say on Government wind farm plans

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United's 1996/7 promotion and Wembley heroes pose outside the Viceroy Restaurant

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United have yet to score three goals in a league game this season (photo: Barbara Abbott)

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Simpson: Has turned things around

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Paul Simpson has spoken confidently in the media when explaining his views on the long-term situation at Carlisle United (photo: Barbara Abbott)

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Unclear: There appears no immediate sign of the debt situation at Brunton Park being resolved (photo: Richard Parkes)

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Barton: Award winner (photo: Ashley Crowden/JMP)

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United directors at Tranmere. Photo: Richard Parkes

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Emotion: Simeu celebrates at Barrow, left, Tranmere, top right and Leyton Orient, bottom right (photos: Richard Parkes)

PREMIUM Comment: Blues loan star Simeu's mad celebrations are just what the game needs

Paul Simpson's respected football background and Carlisle United connections made his return an instant hit with the public (photo; Richard Parkes)

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CUOSC say the Blues - and fans - must do everything in their power to persuade Paul Simpson to stay at Brunton Park beyond this season. Photo: Ben Holmes

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Paul Simpson deserves to walk tall after this remarkable turnaround at Brunton Park. Photo: Barbara Abbott

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Simeu's celebrations have become an iconic feature of United's revival (photo: Richard Parkes)

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Fans enjoy the win at Barrow (photo: Richard Parkes)

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That moment: Jordan Gibson celebrates his winner, left, as United fans go potty (photos: Barbara Abbott / Ben Holmes)

PREMIUM Comment: The sort of mad moment that makes this stupid game worthwhile

Blues supporters display one of the new fans' flags in the Warwick Road End (photo: Ben Holmes)

Column CUOSC: Fan behaviour under microscope as Blues bid to complete survival job

Paul Simpson has so far declined to be drawn on the longer term at Carlisle United (photo: Richard Parkes)

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Paul Simpson on the touchline - Pic by : Richard Parkes.

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David Holdsworth, right, left Carlisle last week after the club hierarchy decided they no longer wanted the director of football position (photo: Richard Parkes)

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Paul Simpson (photo: Richard Parkes)

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Paul Simpson pictured with Carlisle United chairman Andrew Jenkins in 2005

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Paul Simpson: Returned yesterday as Carlisle United manager (photo: Stuart Walker)

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Paul Simpson: After leading the Blues to glory in 2005 and 2006, he has returned to try and keep the club in the Football League

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Keith Millen and David Holdsworth have left Carlisle United. Who will now steer the Blues? (photo: Barbara Abbott)

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United are battling for their Football League lives (photo: Barbara Abbott)

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United fans: desperate to see improvement (photo: Barbara Abbott)

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United celebrate their late equaliser at Colchester (photo: Barbara Abbott)

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Questions: United bosses (photo: Barbara Abbott)

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