It proved the final act of the Chris Beech era - a 3-0 defeat at Bristol Rovers which left Carlisle United third bottom of the Football League.
Photographer Richard Parkes was at the Memorial Stadium to capture the action on the pitch and in the dugout and directors' areas.
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