Fin Back says Carlisle United’s fans have left him in no doubt about the importance of this weekend’s clash with Hartlepool.

A sell-out away following will be heading to the north east to watch Paul Simpson’s side take on Keith Curle’s Pools.

United’s encounters with the Monkey Hangers at Victoria Park, in one of the Blues’ shortest trips of the season, are usually lively affairs.

And Nottingham Forest loan wing-back Back says the Cumbrian faithful have let him know how crucial it is that the Blues perform.

“Games with a little bit of edge on it are always good,” he said.

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“I was out in the town on Sunday, and I was reminded that this is a big game.”

Back has impressed since joining the Cumbrians on a season-long loan from the Premier League.

And ahead of a 685-strong backing at the Suit Direct Stadium on Saturday, the 20-year-old says United’s supporters are playing a major part.

“They’re brilliant, they really are,” he said.

“The support they give us is amazing and even though the game wasn’t great last weekend [the 0-0 draw against Crewe Alexandra] they were still cheering us on and singing away.

“I give 100 per cent and I think the fans can see that. They’re just really good.”

Back says United must remain positive after their solid start to the season, which has them tenth in the table and with just one defeat from 11 games.

“There are plenty of positives and so much to build on with a relatively new group of players,” he added.

“Everything is positive and the feeling around the place is very good. We’re all looking forward to a big game on Saturday.

“The draws have been frustrating and we know we had chances to win those games, and we’ve been pushing on at the end to do that where the opposition team have been happy with the point.

“We’re really positive that the draws will be turned into wins very soon.”