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Tom and Patty Piatak chat to fans at Brunton Park

How Carlisle United takeover is making headlines in the USA

Reds boss Danny Grainger and his side are glad to be back home at last

Free-scoring Reds aim to put on a show back on home soil

fans - Carlisle United v Charlton Athletic, Photographer Ben Holmes, Brunton Park, SkyBet League One, NO UNAUTHORISED USE.

Gallery 3 Even more fan photos from the Blues' first game under the Piataks!

The Piatak family pictured at Monday's media session at Brunton Park

Blues directors: why we're convinced Piataks are right for Carlisle United

Gallery In pictures: Carlisle United fans - and Piataks - at Reading

Andrew Jenkins, right, pictured with new owner Tom Piatak

Andrew Jenkins handed new title at Carlisle United after takeover

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A new era is under way at Brunton Park

BLACK FRIDAY: Last chance to get unlimited Blues coverage for £6

Manager Jim Nichols, far left, and players such as Josh Simpson, left, and Jordan Holt, right, face Charnock Richard in the FA Vase on Saturday

Carlisle City out to continue history-making run in FA Vase

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The Piatak family have said they will embrace CUOSC and United's fanbase

CUOSC The message from new Blues owners that is music to our ears

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Interview Jenna Piatak: Carlisle United can have a 'global' impact

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Jenna and Nick talk to the News & Star

LISTEN Jenna Piatak and Nick DeMasi on a new Carlisle United era

We are marking the 50th anniversary of United's historic 1973/74 season with a weekly feature

1973/74 special Carlisle United's road to the top: big freeze and Bobby Robson

Fans on the pitch after the Bradford game in May

Carlisle United fined over play-off pitch invasion

Paul Simpson on the touchline at Reading

Listen Simmo: 'It's been a proper eye-opener...'

Reading boss Ruben Selles

Opposition view Reading boss assesses his side's thrashing of Carlisle United

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Latest from Blues boss on keeper deal and free agent hunt

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Ex-Blues: former Carlisle United captain Feeney suffers 'freak' injury

Simpson said Reading's first half goals were

Reaction 'It worried me' - Simmo on Blues' 5-1 thrashing at Reading

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Philip Day, back right, was involved in the setting up of Eden Valley Sport Limited in 2019, a company intended as a vehicle for a Carlisle United takeover

Day company linked to failed Blues takeover fails to trade again

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United's disconsolate players reflect the mood at Reading

Big match verdict A Royal hiding that highlights the struggle ahead for Carlisle United

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Joe Garner, right, was injured in the early stages of the game

Blues boss gives update on Garner injury - and new suspension blow

Joe Garner goes off injured in the ninth minute

Report Carlisle United thrashed and Garner limps off at Reading

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Reading v Carlisle United

Reading v Carlisle United - as it happened

Will Lewis Wing, left, help Reading fly off with the points - or can Joe Garner, right, help the fruit salad-clad Blues tuck in?

Can Joe make it a right Royal night for Blues at Reading? Bookies' verdict

Patty Piatak, front right, with son Tom II at the Charlton game

Interview Patty Piatak: Our commitment to Carlisle United and the community

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Listen Patty Piatak: 'Wonderful opportunities for the people of Carlisle...'

United's Tony Larkin, right, in aerial action at Reading as Paul Bannon, second left, looks on

Nostalgia special Remembering Carlisle United's last encounter with Reading - 41 years ago

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fans - Carlisle United v Charlton Athletic, Brunton Park, Skybet League1, 251123 - Photographer Barbara Abbott, NO UNAUTHORISED USE

Gallery 2 More fan photos from Carlisle United v Charlton!

Paul Simpson's Carlisle play at Reading's Select Car Leasing Stadium for the first time tonight

Blues players walk suspension tightrope in Reading clash

The Piatak family spoke to the media at Brunton Park this morning

Big interview Piatak: We'll invest to make Carlisle United a regional powerhouse

United loanee Kai Nugent, scored for Annan in a nine-goal thriller while, top right, ex-Blues man Tristan Abrahams hit a hat-trick while Jason Kennedy, bottom right, was also among the goals this weekend

Loan watch and ex-Blues: Nugent on target in cup thriller

Tom Piatak snr with Nigel Clibbens

LISTEN Tom Piatak: 'Now it's going to be full steam ahead...'

fans - Carlisle United v Charlton Athletic, Photographer Ben Holmes, Brunton Park, SkyBet League One, NO UNAUTHORISED USE.

Gallery 1 In pictures: Carlisle United fans at the Charlton game!

Carlisle United celebrate Sam Lavelle's equaliser against Charlton

'Day belonged to the new era' - fans react to Blues' game v Charlton

Tom Piatak snr at Brunton Park

Exclusive 'We've bought the debt' - Piatak confirms crucial part of Blues deal

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Howard Falshaw, left, has chronicled United's journey from 2021 to 2023 in a new book, right

'Despair to delirium' - new book charts Carlisle United's incredible revival

Listen Simmo: 'Hopefully something will happen very soon...'

Michael Appleton

Opposition view Charlton boss reacts to his side's failure to beat Carlisle United

Josh Emmanuel in action during the Charlton game

'Delighted with him' - Simmo hails Blues debut star

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Terry Venables took England to the Euro 1996 semi-finals and won the FA Cup with Tottenham

Former England and Tottenham manager Terry Venables dies aged 80

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Piataks on the pitch before the match - Carlisle United v Charlton Athletic, Brunton Park, Skybet League1, 251123 - Photographer Barbara Abbott, NO UNAUTHORISED USE

Gallery In pictures: Piataks at their first game as Carlisle United owners

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Paul Simpson on the touchline during the Charlton game

Carlisle United boss hopes to seal new signing this week

Sam Lavelle turns to celebrate after his equaliser

Big match verdict Blues dig deep for draw on remarkable Brunton Park occasion

The Piataks on the pitch before the game

WATCH: Brunton Park's amazing welcome for Carlisle United's new owners

Ablade suffered the injury against Harrogate, Paul Simpson said

Striker sidelined for months in latest Blues injury blow

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Sam Lavelle, left, scored the first United goal under the new regime to earn a point against his former club. Right, owner Tom Piatak snr in the directors' box

Report Lavelle earns Carlisle United a point as 10,000 welcome Piataks

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Carlisle United v Charlton Athletic - as it happened

Carlisle United v Charlton Athletic - as it happened!

Can Crystal Palace loanee Luke Plange, left, strike for United against the Eagles' south London rivals today - or will Miles Leaburn, right, help Charlton spoil the party?

Can Blues give the Piataks a winning start? Bookies' verdict

Owen Windsor pictured celebrating his goal for Carlisle against Port Vale in February 2022

Ex-Blues: former Carlisle United frontman makes non-league switch

Tom Piatak and his family have impressed with how they've set out their vision for United

Opinion A new Blues vision - but give us the short-term too, Tom

The Piatak family, left, are attending their first game as United owners. Top right, Paul Simpson has called on fans to give the Americans a big welcome while, bottom right, 15-goal Alfie May and Charlton are the opponents

'Give them a big Cumbrian welcome' - new era dawns at Carlisle United

Tom Piatak holds a copy of Thursday's News & Star which reported the takeover completion on the front page

Tom Piatak: It's going to be an 'electric' weekend at Carlisle United

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Clockwise from top left: Jenna and Alice Piatak, Nick DeMasi, Patty Piatak and Tom Piatak II

Listen 'We are here to stay' - Piataks talk about Carlisle United takeover

Tom Piatak talks to the News & Star at Brunton Park

Listen New Carlisle United owner Tom Piatak on the Blues