They battled their way through Storm Barra in the vain hope of a Carlisle United victory.

Some 133 Blues supporters travelled to Mansfield Town to watch Keith Millen's team go down to a 1-0 defeat.

United's travelling supporters have had little to cheer this season - but their dedication to the cause continues.

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Photographer Richard Parkes was at the One Call Stadium to snap the Blue Army.

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Manager Keith Millen paid tribute to the travelling supporters after the game.

He said: "I thank them first of all. It’s atrocious, the weather, and for them to brave coming down here is fantastic.

"The players, staff and myself, we all appreciate them being here, that’s why I made sure we went over to them.

"They clapped us off the pitch. I think the fans can see what the players are doing, what effort they’re putting in.

"Hopefully that gives them some belief in what we’re trying to do.

"I want them to still back us if they can, still come and follow us. The fans away from home have been brilliant. I really appreciate it."