AGM marks the beginning of a new chapter for CUOSC

NEWS & STAR column 07.12.23 CUOSC will be striving to be more relevant and a more attractive proposition for supporters as it moves forward. That was the promise from chairman Matt Spooner when he spoke at Sunday’s Annual General Meeting in Foxy’s restaurant at Brunton Park. He said: “It has been a transitional year for […]

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Piataks want close relationship with CUOSC

NEWS & STAR Column 30.11.23 The message is clear – there has never been a better time to join CUOSC. This time it didn’t come from us, but from the club’s new owners.  American Tom Piatak and family were explaining their plans and vision for the Blues in more detail this week. And he promised […]

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Takeover is great news for the Blues and CUOSC

NEWS & STAR column 23.11.23 A bumper crowd will herald the beginning of a new era when the Blues take on Charlton at Brunton Park on Saturday. American businessman Tom Piatak and his family have taken control of the club leaving everyone dreaming of an exciting future. The Piataks first registered their interest in the […]

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Bumper crowd in store

Malcolm Nugent reports on prospects for a bumper crowd on November 25 for Charlton Athletic, as fans rally to the cause and offer their services as volunteers.

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End of an era approaching for Blues

NEWS & STAR column 09.11.23 With the Blues takeover edging ever closer Saturday’s home clash with Bristol Rovers could represent the end of an era. All indications are that American businessman Tom Piatak and his family will have taken over United before the following home league fixture with Charlton on November 25. That means this […]

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Exciting times ahead for Blues fans

NEWS & STAR COLUMN 02.10.23 With the Blues on the verge of a takeover there are exciting times ahead. The CUOSC board are first and foremost fans, and we share the dreams and aspirations of all supporters. But we also believe as an organisation we can thrive under the new ownership. The deal with American […]

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Membership soars ahead of proposed takeover

NEWS & STAR COLUMN 12.10.23 With the Blues on the brink of a new era there has never been a better time to join CUOSC. The proposed takeover has seen our membership soar to 1100 – more than double what it was 18 months ago. But we are not finished yet, we want even more […]

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How CUOSC helped the Piataks become big United fans

Two Carlisle shirts posted to America by CUOSC helped pave the way for the proposed takeover of the club. CUOSC chairman Matt Spooner sent the shirts to Florida-based logistics businessman Tom Piatak and his son, Tom II, after being contacted by email. He said: “I bought them in the club shop and had their names […]

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CUOSC influence could be greater after takeover

NEWS & STAR COLUMN 28.09.23 It was hard not to be a little bit emotional as Tom Piatak laid out his exciting vision for the Blues at CUOSC members’ meeting on Sunday. Fans believe the club have found a potential new owner who has the financial clout to help make their hopes, dreams and ambitions […]

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