1 October 2002 - United hope to go to court in the next two weeks to come out of administration. The joint administrator, David Elliott, is set to announce the court date tomorrow. Once Carlisle United come out of administration the club will have more freedom to buy and loan players. Roddy Collins denies reports that striker Trevor Molloy is on his way back to Brunton Park. Hull City turn down the offer of a loan move for goalkeeper Matt Glennon but manager Jan Molby says they would listen to an permanent offer. United will include a number of trialists in tomorrow nights friendly with Newcastle, they include: Burnley midfielder Lenny Johnrose, Wimbeldon defender Des Byrne and two strikers - Leeds United's Craig Farrell and Tottenham's John Sutton,who has played in both the under 19s and reserves squad. Other news - In Formula 3000, Tomas Enge has been stripped of his world title after testing positive for cannabis. Thierry Henry seals a new multi-million pound boot deal with Nike. The US says that negotiations between UN inspectors and Iraq may have to be put on hold until a new Security Council resolution is agreed. Hear'Say, the group formed after winning the ITV talent reality show, have split up less than two years after first entering the limelight, citing pressure and public abuse.
2 October 2002 - United hold a press conference at Brunton Park and the administrator says he expects the club to come out of administration within a week. Richie Foran will need an operation on his fractured cheekbone. Roddy Collins says he hopes to have at least two new players in the side to face Torquay on Saturday, one permanent and one loan signing. United win 3-1 in the friendly game at Brunton Park against Newcastle, with goals scored by trialists Farrell and Sutton and the third by Freeman. Other news - In the Champions League Liverpool beat Spartak Moscow 5-0. Arsenal beat Auxerre 1-0 and Real Madrid are held to a 3-3 draw by AEK Athens. In the Worthington Cup Wigan beat West Brom 3-1 whilst Coventry beat Rushden and Diamonds 8-0. President Bush reaches a deal with US congressional leaders which he says gives Iraq only limited time to comply fully with all UN demands. Lawyers acting for the alleged bomber Richard Reid say he plans to plead guilty to all eight charges against him. Reid, is accused of attempting to blow up a trans-Atlantic passenger jet carrying 197 people with explosives hidden in his shoes. At least 50,000 students are to have their A-level papers reviewed and possibly re-graded following an inquiry into alleged results fixing.
Friendly: Utd 3 - 1 Newcastle United
Carlisle United
27 Danny Naisbitt, 2 Brian Shelley, 3 Des Byrne, 4 Joe Gamble, 5 Michael Taylor, 6 Darren Kelly, 7 Brendan McGill, 8 John Burns, 9 John Sutton, 10 Craig Farrell, 11 Mark Magennis. Subs: All used Lee Andrews, Ryan Baldacchino, Stuart Whitehead, Will Macdonagh, Mark Birch,
Newcastle United
1 Adam Collin, 2 Steve Brennan, 3 Joe Kendrick, 4 Marc Eling, 5 Steve Taylor, 6 Christian Bassedas, 7 Brian Kerr, 8 Clarence Acuna, 9 Carl Court, 10 Peter Beardsley, 11 Jamie McClen. Subs: 12 Dizgo Gavilan, 13 Richard Offiong, 14 Calvin Zola, 15 Andy Ferrell, 17 Damon Robson, 18 Lee Norton, 19 Paul Dunn.
3 games comment. This was an entertaining game to watch and a fair result. All the trialists looked decent players, any or all of them would be useful additions to the side. Also good to see Ryan Baldacchino back and causing havoc in the toon defence.
3 October 2002 - The Darlington official website announce their club have signed Stuart Whitehead (IF true, so long and thanks Stu, you'll be missed). The Everton fc official website announce Leon Osman is to play for us on a months loan, and may be in Saturdays starting line up. Leon is a 21 year old creative midfielder who has impressed in their reserve team, scoring a 20-yard thunderbolt when Everton Reserves defeated Manchester United 1-0 in August. Other news - Barnsley are placed into administration. After their year in the premiership five years ago, things have been tough for the tykes, they were relegated from the First Division last season and have just three wins from their 11 games this season. An explosion that destroyed a block of flats in West Bridgford, near Nottingham claiming the life of at least one person is thought to have been caused by a gas leak. An 82 year old woman has been stabbed and beaten to death at her home in Birmingham. Police believe wounds on her chest suggest she may have been tortured in an attempt to get her to hand over money.
4 October 2002 - Radio Cumbria confirm that Stuart Whitehead has been signed by Darlington until the end of the season. Mick Galloway goes to Hereford on a month loan deal. Mark Magennis, a midfielder who was released by Coventry in the summer and is a former Irish U21 International, signs a month to month deal. Craig Farrell, a striker from Leeds, signs a month to month deal. John Sutton, a striker from Spurs has also signed in a yet unknown deal. John is brother of Chris and son of former United player Mick Sutton. Other news - Sam Torrance has decided not to lead Europe's defence of the Ryder Cup in 2004. The Football Association could contest Fifa's decision to ban appeals against red card and prohibit the use of video evidence to allow referees to withdraw red or yellow cards after matches. The FA is considering asking for the present system to be maintained for the rest of the season. Hull City sign Wolves striker Michael Branch on a month's loan. Richard Reid, the so called 'shoe bomber' pleads guilty to all eight charges against him and declared himself a follower of Osama Bin Laden. A sentencing hearing has been scheduled for 8 January. A California jury has ordered cigarette giant Philip Morris to pay £17bn in damages to a cancer-stricken smoker. Philip Morris plans to appeal. Police raid the republican party's offices at Stormont, Sinn Fein's offices were searched as part of a major police investigation into intelligence gathering by republicans. A large quantity of documents was seized.
5 October 2002 - United suffer another defeat, losing by a 93rd minute goal that took a deflection off the referee. John Sutton, Craig Farrell Leon Osman and Mark Magennis all make their league debuts for United in the 2-1 defeat. Other news - Exeter sack manager John Cornforth after their 1-0 home defeat by York. Bradford Bulls reach Super League's Grand Final after an exciting 28-26 win over St Helens. Jeffrey Archer may face disciplinary action from prison authorities after the publishers of his latest book reveal it names fellow inmates, which is strictly forbidden. Iraq launches a diplomatic offensive among neighbouring countries to try to harden opposition to any United States-led military action. The Bugbear e-mail virus is continuing to cause havoc around the world. The virus can compromise secure transactions and passwords, make computers vulnerable to hackers, disable anti-virus software and distribute confidential e-mails.
Utd 1 - 2 Torquay Utd League position 22nd. Att:4014
Team: Keen -7, Shelley -6, Taylor -5 (Andrews -6), Kelly - 7 , Murphy -8 Magennis -8 (McDonagh -6), Osman -6, Summerbell -9, McGill -6(Freeman -6), Sutton -6, Farrell -7.
3 Games Man of the Match. Sometimes this is a very difficult decision but not today, Mark Summerbell had a superb game, his effort, and endless ball winning tackles were a joy to watch.
3 Games comment. Another defeat, this time to a team who didn't have a huge amount to offer. With the talented individuals we had on show today we should have romped away with the match but with so many changes it was like the first day of the season all over again. In patches we were pure class, towards the end we were tired to the point where we had lost both speed and concentration. Their 93rd minute goal was very hard to take but not unexpected. With so many new faces the coaches are in for some very hard work to get a functioning unit, once they succeed we could have an exceptional team.
7 October 2002 - The home game on Saturday against Shrewsbury is an all ticket game. Tickets will be on sale from Thursday at Brunton Park and will be available until kick off. John Courtenay, Roddy Collins and Phil Holmes are to abseil down the civic centre before the Shrewsbury match. Their exploit takes place at 11am and is being done to raise awareness and money for the Siskyn Centre, a Carlisle charity which provide respite and palliative care for children and their families who suffer from degenerative illness. Co-administrator David Elliot is meeting lawyers to discuss a court hearing which will hear that the period of administration is over, the club could be out of administration on Thursday. Other news - Sunderland manager Peter Reid has been sacked after seven years in charge at the club. Scott Dobie picks up a groin injury in the weekend defeat at Newcastle which rules him out of Scotland's Euro 2004 qualifier in Iceland on Saturday. Palestinian militants say they will launch new suicide attacks inside Israel after a dawn raid on a Hamas stronghold leaves 14 dead.
8 October 2002 - Roddy Collins makes it clear he wants to sign Wimbledon defender Des Byrne. The hearing in the high court that will end United's period in administration is scheduled for Thursday. United's youth team notch up a 5-4 win over Rochdale youth after they were 3-0 down at half time. An own goal from the Rochdale keeper plus strikes from Hewitt, Prosser, Hamilton and birthday boy John Slaven salvage the second half before Rochdale made it a tense last few minutes scoring their fourth. Other news - Celtic have been drawn against Blackburn Rovers in the second round of the Uefa Cup. Paul Gascoigne is set to meet Exeter officials on Thursday after applying for the manager's job at the club. Huddersfield Town will ask certain players to take a pay cut to help improve the club's financial position. Ian Huntley, the man charged with the murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman is deemed fit to stand trial after assessment by doctors. The Ulster Unionist Party is to pull out of power sharing in Northern Ireland within a week unless the government proposes the expulsion of Sinn Fein from the executive. Family and friends of Amanda Dowler attend a service in memory of the murdered Surrey schoolgirl at Guildford Cathedral.
9 October 2002 - Hull striker Gary Alexander has been given permission to talk to Roddy Collins about a possible move to Brunton Park. Richie Foran may be back in contention as soon as next month, after successful surgery to his cheek which required that three metal plates were inserted into his cheekbone. Other news - Sol Campbell will miss England's opening Euro 2004 qualifier against Slovakia after suffering from a stomach bug. Jockey Club security director Jeremy Phipps resigns following the Panorama programme which alleged corruption in horse racing. Wimbledon's Norwegian co-owners say they might declare the club bankrupt because of mounting losses. In Australia, police name Bradley John Murdoch, an alleged rapist of a 10year old girl, as chief suspect in the murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio. A hospital casualty department is closed after a chemical alert on Merseyside.
10 October 2002 - Tickets for the Shrewsbury game For the Paddock, East Stand and the Warwick will not be available until tomorrow lunch time. They can be purchased tomorrow afternoon and on Saturday until 3pm kick off. Ryan Baldacchino will make a welcome return for Saturdays fixture. Mick Galloway hopes his loan move to Hereford may turn into a permanent move. Other news - Jan Molby is sacked as manager of Hull City. It is unclear how Molby's sacking will effect the United's attempts to sign Mattie Glennon and Gary Alexander. Howard Wilkinson is the surprise choice as Sunderland's new manager, Steve Cotterill, who quit his job at Stoke yesterday, is appointed as assistant. Shares in Leicester City have been suspended on the stock market. The foxes have been told to pay a £1.5m Inland Revenue bill by the end of the week and have already asked their players to take a pay cut. British-born astronaut Piers Sellers is making his first spacewalk outside the International Space Station. He is among a six-strong crew on an 11-day mission to continue construction work on the orbiting outpost. In the United States police continue to hunt for a deadly sniper who has terrorised the Washington area after a possible ninth sniper victim was shot dead at a petrol station in the US state of Virginia.
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