Carlisle United fans are being urged to do their bit with flags, scarves and noise next Tuesday night as the club goes to head-to-head with Leeds United in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy northern area semi final second leg for the right to play at Wembley in the competition final at the end of March.
Similar to the Southampton home game in September, where Blues fans turned out in numbers to create a fantastic atmosphere as part of the Centenary celebrations, supporters are being asked to turn Brunton Park into a cauldron of noise as the lads look to protect and build on their one goal advantage from the 2-1 victory at Elland Road in January.
Media officer Andy Hall said: "The atmosphere at the Southampton game was fantastic and it would be good if we could recreate that.
"We asked our fans to bring their scarves and flags and to get behind the lads, and they responded and helped to make it a very special day. If we can create that kind of positive atmosphere again next Tuesday then we'll be doing our bit to help the lads through what will be a dificult game.
"On top of that, of course, we have SKY here and having just completed the survey with them I can say that every corner of the ground will be covered with cameras. It would be fantastic if we could fill the screens with club flags, scarves and smiling faces."
United have a superb record in the Football League Trophy competition having reached the final on no less than four occasions since 1995, winning once at the old Wembley Stadium in 1997 thanks to some superb keeping from Tony Caig and a cool spot kick finish from Steve Hayward.
Greg Abbott said: "We have been in this position before with this team and they are not in the top two by accident. They will be here to turn the tie around and it would be great if we had plenty of noise from the fans, as we have seen how much of a lift that gives our lads.
"It's a game for us all to look forward to, and I hope it's one that has a positive outcome. If the fans get behind us then it can only help us towards achieving that."
